5 Affordable Ways to Keep your Apartment Smelling Good

Whether living in a small or a big apartment; your own home or a rental property, everybody loves to come to a refreshing and aromatic space. A good fragrance not only lightens up the mood after a long hectic day, but also adds character to the space making your home feel no less than heaven. Though market is awash with a plethora of aromatic products, not every product is made to last longer. Moreover, consistent purchasing can cost heavy on your pocket. So, here are some easy and affordable ways to keeping your apartment smelling wonderful.  

1. DIY Reed Diffuser

Candles are great to brighten up the space, you can’t leave them burning when not around. Reed diffuser on the other hand is not only safe to use, but also keeps the home smelling amazing all day long. You will find countless DIY guides to help you make reed diffuser at home. For fast results, flip the reeds over twice a day until they completely soak the oils.

2. Homemade Beeswax Candles

Beeswax candles not only add honey-ish scent to the atmosphere, but also have a purifying effect on the air.  Negative ions produced on burning bees candles neutralize allergens, dust, and airborne toxins. You will easily find many affordable DIY tips to prepare beeswax candles at home.

3. Clean Garbage Disposal with Citrus

Garbage disposal often smell of stale food, which in turn can ruin the overall aromatic quotient of your apartment. Clean the disposal vent  by rubbing lemon or orange peels. You can also run hot water or pour a lot of water until the smell is gone. This may not be the long lasting solution to get rid of the smell, but surely the fastest way to keep your apartment smell good.

4. Burn Incense Sticks

Incense stick is another way to quickly infuse your home with aroma. You will find a wide selection of fragrances available in incense sticks. Choose premium quality incense sticks and try to stick to the same fragrance at least for a couple of weeks. If you use the same fragrance for a period of time, the scent lingers longer in your home. Burning incense sticks are also good to keep the space calm and positive.  

5. Use Flowering Plants

Using flowering plants is a natural way to bring refreshing scents into your cozy abode. Some good smelling flower plants include jasmine, hyacinth, gardenia, and the blossoms of the lemon tree. You can also use herb plants in kitchen or bathroom, afterall who doesn’t like the fragrance of basil, and mint.

A Few Parting Tips

One of the best ways to pull the odor from the air of your home is to mix a couple of tablespoons of baking soda with water in a crockpot. Place the crockpot in the room, which needs a little freshening. Set the cooker to Low with the lid off, warm baking powder is useful to get rid of odour. Baking soda can also be use to prevent the floor carpet from smelling bad. Just sprinkle a small portion of soda over the carpet, let it sit for an hour or so and then vacuum clean the powder along with the stench. Whether living in windmill apartments or any rental properties in san angelo tx, or elsewhere, these simple tips are sure to help you keep your apartment smell heavenly.