Everyone has different thoughts on what smells good, so it’s important to keep scents subtle and not overpowering. Here are some tips for making your home smell amazing before home buyers arrive.
Clean
The first step to a good-smelling home is to get rid of any unpleasant odors. Scrub all surfaces, wash the rugs, clean the carpets, and take out the trash. Without doing this, you’ll only be masking bad smells.
Bake
Throw on an apron and bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or banana bread. The smell of freshly baked cookies can evoke a warm and homey feeling. Not only will this make your home smell enticing, but it can also double as a snack for potential buyers.
Simmer Scents
If you don’t have time to bake, you can create another appealing sweet scent by simmering vanilla extract diluted in water on the stove. You can also mix 5 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons cloves, 3 bay leaves, and an orange rind to a pot of simmering water for a pleasant fall-like smell.
Just Add Soap
Take your unused bars of fancy soap you’ve been gifted over the years, and place them in a pretty bowl on the bathroom counter. Dove brand soap also works great for this. This can fill a room with a clean scent for weeks.
Essential Oils
Essential oil diffusers can be very useful as well. Fresh, neutral scents such as lavender and lemon are best. If you don’t want to invest in a diffuser you can dab a drop of oil on cold light bulbs before turning them on. As the bulb warms up it will give off a subtle fragrance. Avoid using plug-in air fresheners or candles as they can be too strong.
Clean Air
If you have an air purifier, use it! They can be extremely effective in removing any lingering odors. Also, open the blinds, and crack your windows to allow fresh air inside.
Fore more tips on how to make that first great impression, give me a call- Carrie Summers 970-759-2540.
