When you step into a friend’s house and are hit by a wave of delightful scent, you can feel a little jealous and wonder how they manage to make it smell so good.
The positive news is that it might not be pricey reed diffusers or candles dotted around every room, but something much simpler and easier on the wallet. It could all come down to a clever cushion trick – and you might want to try it yourself.
If you’ve got guests coming over, the last thing you want is for your home to smell anything less than fresh. Enter @anna_louisa_at_home, who has shared tips for ensuring your home “smells 10/10” before anyone steps inside. But how do your cushions help your house smell amazing?
Anna lets us in on the secret that by hiding DIY scent bags in your cushions, it could be a game-changer for allowing the fragrance to fill the room in a subtle way.
She explains: “I fill organza bags with either Epsom salts or rice with a few drops of essential oil.” Epsom salts are a bargain at about £1 for a small bag.
If you’re thinking about essential oils, chances are you’ve got some lying around, or you can pick them up for a steal – like a bottle of lavender oil from Amazon for just £3, which smells divine.
However, she warns: “Always check which essential oils are safe to use if you have pets or are pregnant.”
Are you still not convinced by the scent bag idea? Don’t worry – Anna has more tricks to boost your home’s scent appeal.
She suggests adding “one or two capfuls of your favourite disinfectant to boiling water in the kitchen sink” just as your visitors are about to arrive. While some may question the efficacy, it’s an ingenious strategy to emit a lovely scent and combat persistent smells.
She revealed a fragrant tip: “The steam will fill the room with the scent,” guaranteeing that your home is immersed in inviting fragrances as soon as guests step through the door.
Adding an extra layer to keeping a home smelling sweet, she advised on a bit of aromatherapy magic: “Add a few drops of essential oil to cotton wool balls and place them at the base of your bathroom bin to keep it smelling fresh.”
Followers in the comments section were quick to praise her for the “amazing hacks,” with many keen to try them out.
One ardent fan couldn’t contain their excitement, requesting “More,” while others confirmed the value of her suggestions, remarking: “These are such great tips”. Other viewers didn’t hold back from complimenting her “beautiful home,” which was featured prominently throughout her video.