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Ways To Make Your House Smell Good

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Real Estate Agent with Crye-Leike (Sango)

Looking for ways to make your house smell good?  I know, you are constantly asking yourself - what can you do to add a special touch that makes your house smell one step beyond clean?  Use some common "scents," a little knowhow and a lot of creativity to make your house smell fantastic.

Use Your Good Scents

  

Many homeowners choose to use scented candles in their home.  As the candle burns, the oils melt and create a wonderful smell throughout the entire room.  Not only do these smell great, but certain scents can also be relaxing.  Lavender, for instance, is commonly used in aromatherapy and is believed to be a calming scent.  Vanilla, strawberry, cinnamon and even chocolate are also popular among homeowners who want to add a special touch to their home.

  

Good Enough To Eat

  

If you really want to make your home smell terrific, add a bowl of fresh fruit to the dining room table.  Oranges, tangerines and apples will provide a colorful centerpiece and a scent that's simply yummy.

  If you like to bake, there's nothing better than the smell of freshly baked cookies fresh out of the oven.  Of course, if you don't feel up to baking every day, you can always use a chocolate scented candle instead.

  

Make Your Home Blossom

  

If you really want to add a terrific aroma to your home, place a vase of fresh cut flowers in your living/family room.  A perfectly designed arrangement will act as a wonderful centerpiece, but will also fill the room with a wonderful smell.  Roses are terrific for adding an unmistakable scent to any room, but many other flowers will prove to be just as nice.

  

 

 

Everyone "Nose" Potpourri

  

A potpourri mixture, which contains dried petals and spices, is typically placed in a bowl and used to add a wonderful scent to any room.  A variety of mixtures are commonly found in any retailer's craft section or anywhere that scented candles are sold.  Potpourri is low maintenance in that it requires nothing more than being placed in a bowl and situated in the room of your choice.

  

Freshening Up The Air

  

These days, air fresheners are everywhere.  Why?  Quite simply, because they work.  Individuals who suffer from allergies may have a difficult time with some scents and/or brands of air fresheners, so be sure to keep this in mind when shopping.  Air fresheners are available in a wide variety of scents and are generally inexpensive, which makes them a nice choice for many homeowners.

  

 

Regards,

 

Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike Realtors
931-338-1375 or 931-436-7617


The Cash Team - Making dreams come true one home at a time. Proudly serving the citizens of Clarksville and the Soldiers of Fort Campbell. To view available Clarksville properties, please visit our website at www.cashsofclarksville.com or email us at thecashteam@cashsofclarksville.comand we will run a custom search for you. Finding you and yours the perfect property in Clarksville Tennessee and surrounding areas is our goal.

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Regards

Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike Realtors
931-648-2112 (office)
931-338-1375 (cell)


The Cash Team - Making dreams come true one home at a time. Proudly serving the citizens of Clarksville and the Soldiers of Fort Campbell. To view available Clarksville properties, please visit our website at www.cashsofclarksville.com or email us at thecashteam@cashsofclarksville.comand we will run a custom search for you. Finding you and yours the perfect property in Clarksville Tennessee and surrounding areas is our goal.

Comments(4)

Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I love the smell of a clean home.  Fresh is the best!

Aug 23, 2009 01:45 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

You have to watch out for the commerical air freshners.  Sometimes people go overboard and you walk in an overwhelmed with to much "clean" air.

Aug 23, 2009 01:56 PM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Tim & Pam - Great tips. It is always nice to show a home that has a pleasant smell. Even the buyers make comments when it smell good.

Aug 23, 2009 03:45 PM
Patricia Greco
Hacienda Home Sales - Anaheim, CA

So many people take this for granted. You appreciate the home through all your senses, including smell.

Aug 24, 2009 03:47 AM