Does this happen to you: Each day you enter your home after a hectic job, you smell something funky which leaves you in an unpleasant mood? You sniff all over the house trying to locate the source of that unpleasant smell but are unable to do so?

1. Tips for Making Your Home Smell Pleasant
Does this happen to you: Each day
you enter your home after a hectic
job, you smell something funky
which leaves you in an unpleasant
mood? You sniff all over the house
trying to locate the source of that
unpleasant smell but are unable to
do so?
Your home may be filled with a
plenty of stuff that can make it
smell downright smelly. To cover
up such situations, many people
spray commercial air fresheners or
at times, they light scented
candles, however these are not
the permanent remedies for
smelly houses. One needs finding a permanent solution by first getting to the root of the problem.
Besides, smelly home is a real nuisance and embarrassing for you if you have frequent guests at your
home.
There are many ways recommended by the construction as well as interior design experts around the
world for covering up stench at homes however some of the practicable ones include:
1. Using a Homemade Room and Furniture Deodorizing Spray
Do you want to avoid going to the market and purchasing expensive sprays and odor eliminators? Why
not give a try to a homemade room and furniture deodorizing spray? Here are a few tips you should
follow for creating a simple room deodorizing spray:
INGREDIENTS
 1 Tablespoon of baking soda
 2-3 drops of essential oil which may include lavender, lemon, orange, cinnamon, or peppermint.
You can use the scent of your choice. It is also a great idea to use mix and match technique for
creating your own customized scent.
 A glass of distilled water
PROCEDURE
Now that you have collected all the ingredients for creating a homemade deodorizing spray, it is time to
mix the baking soda and essential oil methodically to make them look as one. Later you need making use
of a funnel to add the mixture of baking soda and essential oil to an 8-12 ounce spray bottle. After
having used the funnel, add a bit of distilled water to the mixture and shake well. Here you go! Your
home deodorizing spray is ready for use!

2. 2. Using a Homemade Carpet Refresher / Deodorizer
It is always a great idea to make use of baking soda for removing any odors at your home. It is worth
trying to make use of this non-toxic, safe and cost efficient remedy to remove all the odors from your
carpets. Here are the things needed for creating this deodorizer:
INGREDIENTS
 1 cup of baking soda
 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon
PROCEDURE
Mixing up one cup of baking soda with one tablespoon of cinnamon well is the first steps towards
making your own carpet deodorizer. Later you need adding the mixture to clean parmesan cheese
dispenser or a shaker container. Now you are supposed to sprinkle to mixture copiously on your carpet
and letting it stand for around an hour. After an hour, spread the carpet and vacuum it as usual. Your
carpet will start smelling fresh and clean as a new one!
3. Using Scented Sachets around Your House
The scented sachets are packets that are made out of dried herbs or scented rice. The scented sachets
of cinnamon sticks or dried lavender spread across your home would help you take away all the
unpleasant smell across your home. Moreover if you place these sachets in your drawers/cupboards,
you’ll be able to give your clothes a pleasant smell too. It is also a practicable idea to place dried flower
petals or potpourri in a little piece of cloth sack and put it at various places in the home. Some modern
house designs in Pakistan also include special holders at walls and fixtures for placing such deodorants.