you’ve got the option to blend drops from one oil with another to find your favorite scents.
The scent of the oils in the released water vapor will infuse the whole room.
Feel free to experiment with mixing oils for your home’s signature scent.
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Try setting out a few bowls of fresh ground coffee.
Discover the secrets by reading up onhow to make herbal potpourri.
Houseplants
What could be greener than houseplants that fill the air with delicious scents?
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Simply fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
Add the ingredients you’ve chosen and allow them to boil for three minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and let the brew simmer.
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Check the level of water every 30 minutes or so and add more as needed.
Or, place a bowl of vinegar in the kitchen to remove cooking smells.
Any lingering vinegar smell will quickly dissipate.
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Baking soda is the most powerful natural odor eliminator.
Baking soda neutralizes acidic compounds in the air that cause most of the awful odors in your home.
you could use baking soda in many ways to create a natural air freshener.
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Simply set plain baking soda out in a bowl to absorb odors.
Adjust the proportions of ingredients if you wish for a stronger lemon scent.
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