10 Reddit-Approved Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
A great-smelling home feels welcoming. These 10 natural methods, plus clever tricks from Reddit users, will help your space stay fresh without synthetic overload.
1. Clean First, Scent Later
Reddit agrees, the best-smelling homes are clean homes. Vacuum rugs, wash bedding regularly, and scrub kitchen bins before layering scents.
“If your house smells weird, it’s probably dirty. Start with cleaning, then add the nice stuff.” —u/CleanHouseCat
2. Use Essential Oil or Reed Diffusers
Diffusers are low-maintenance and long-lasting. Choose scents like eucalyptus, bergamot, or vanilla, and place them in high-traffic zones.
“Reed diffusers in the bathroom and entryway work year-round. I just flip the sticks weekly.” —u/ApartmentWitch
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3. Simmer Something Cozy
Fall is the perfect time for warm, spicy scents. Try these three easy DIYs from Homedit:
- Fall Simmer Pot – Combine sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla in a pot of water. Simmer on low to release cozy autumn aromas.
- Cinnamon-Orange Pinecones – Add essential oils to pinecones, seal in a bag for 3 weeks, then display in bowls.
- Crock Pot-Pourri – Fill a mini slow cooker with orange peels, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and bay leaves. Simmer on low.
“Simmer pots beat candles every time. Cheaper, and my house smells like pie.” —u/SimmerQueen
4. Eliminate Odors with Absorbers
Neutralize unwanted smells using baking soda, activated charcoal, or coffee grounds in open bowls. Place them near garbage bins, in the fridge, or inside closets.
“Coffee grounds in a bowl = fridge smells gone in a day. Works in closets too.” —u/NoFebrezeEver
5. Add Fresh Botanicals
Fresh-cut flowers, eucalyptus stems, or sprigs of rosemary bring natural scent and visual life to a room. Replace weekly to keep things fresh.
“Eucalyptus in the shower? Game changer.” —u/ShowerSpaEveryday
6. Tuck Scents into Hidden Spots
Scented sachets or cotton balls with essential oils can be hidden behind curtains, in drawers, under beds, or even in HVAC vents.
“I use lavender oil on dryer balls and stash one behind the couch. It’s like passive scenting.” —u/HauntedButtCheeks
7. Freshen While You Vacuum
Each vacuuming session doubles as a scent booster. Lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus oils are popular choices.
“Add a few drops of essential oil to your vacuum filter.” —u/FreshDustBunny
8. Drawer Scent Hack
Your clothes and linens will smell amazing without needing room sprays.
“Throw scent beads or a dryer sheet in your drawers.” —u/ClosetWhisperer
9. HVAC Scent Booster
The airflow distributes the aroma evenly across your home.
“Place a cotton ball with essential oil inside your air vents.” —u/AirflowAddict
10. Bathroom Citrus Neutralizer
Neutralizes odors naturally while giving off a clean citrus scent.
“Keep a small jar of baking soda with lemon peel in the bathroom.” —u/NaturalNose