There are many reasons why your home may not smell great, including cooking odors, wet dogs, and laundry lingering all over the place.
Instead of lighting another scented candle to cover up the smell, there's a better way to stop it with this DIY air freshener.
Like all good life hacks, this nifty tip first appeared on Tiktok.
This was shared as part of a challenge by user @livholistic, a self-proclaimed eco-warrior passionate about reducing waste and toxic chemicals in her home.
Instead of getting eco-friendly air fresheners and scented candles, this American woman decided to make them herself.
You might think this would take much more time than buying in-store, but content creators have demonstrated how easy the alternative is to create.
After purchasing a 200ml spray bottle online, Liv added 94ml (a quarter of a cup) of rubbing alcohol to bind the ingredients.
But there's another reason why she used solvents. Solvents also help remove built-up dirt and are powerful antibacterial ingredients that instantly kill 99 percent of germs.
Nextshe added 30 drops of her favorite essential oils and the influencer created her own custom scent of sweet orange and lavender.
Finally, she filled the rest of the bottle with tap water and was ready to use her DIY cleaning product.
“This combination smells so good,” she said, indicating that she was sprinkling the gorgeous scent around her home, giving it a much-needed refreshment (pun intended).
Not only will this hack help you get rid of bad odors, but it's completely customizable, so you can use whatever you want. oil Mix and match to make your home smell like heaven.
However, before you make your batch, you need to make sure the oil you choose is safe for your pet.
Be aware that some essential oils can cause serious health problems if they come into contact with your pet's skin or are ingested.
According to experts, lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are great to use around the house without putting your beloved pets at risk.
Amazon is currently selling a 10ml bottle of lavender essential oil for just £2.49, so it won't cost you a fortune.
You can also buy a 500ml bottle of rubbing alcohol for just £2.71. That means you can make multiple batches of homemade air freshener for just over $5.
Even better, the spray costs just 17p each time you use it, based on the cost of using the air freshener every day for a month.
If you're still having trouble keeping bad odors at bay, consider making a DIY odor eliminator for particularly irritating areas of your home.
Simply fill a small dish with baking soda, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and let the powder sit for a few hours.
In the meantime, you can get rid of unpleasant substances that remain in your home with a simple mixture.
For us, scent seems to appeal to our senses.
