It’s always nice to live in a clean, fresh and good-smelling house. However, it is not always easy to maintain it in a continuous state of freshness. Certain odors, most of them bad, can persist in our homes. They can be due either to dishes cooked with spicy spices, or to a health failure or even to the smell of our dear domestic companions which intrudes into every corner of the house.

Fortunately, there are many ways to make your home smell nice naturally. Here are 6 of them.

1 – COFFEE GROUNDS

Used in perfumery to clear our nose of all odors, it is then effective in eliminating bad odors from the trash. A few tablespoons in the bottom of it, that’s it.

2 – LAVENDER IN THE BEDROOM

Grandma was not mistaken! Remember the little sachets of lavender in her drawers and cupboards. Lavender pleasantly scents laundry, but not only that. It is also known for calming tension: an ideal plant for resting after a hard day of work.

3 – BAKING SODA

Baking soda is one of the most common and versatile items around the house. Among other features, baking soda neutralizes odors and deodorizes rugs and carpets—just put some on a stain, leave it for half an hour, and vacuum it up.

4 – VANILLA EXTRACT

Vanilla extract is not only used in cooking, but also to create a sweet scent in your home. Dip a small sponge in vanilla extract and put it in a warm bowl (or place the bowl next to the radiator). It may not seem effective, but it really works.

5 – CINNAMON IN LIVING ROOMS

In addition to being a super booster, Ceylon cinnamon is an incredible weapon against microbes because it overcomes the most stubborn ones. Pour a few drops into a potpourri because essential oil is never used alone.

6 – WHITE VINEGAR

White vinegar! Its smell is not particularly pleasant because of the alcohol vapors but it will rid you of all the bad bacteria responsible for stubborn odors. As it is 100% natural, you can wash all your surfaces with it, including your fridge or microwave without any risk to your health.

A tip to make its smell more pleasant: Add a few citrus peels to the bottle of white vinegar, leave to macerate for ten days then filter before using it.