As the fall season settles in, many of us are eager to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for cozy evenings and comfortable mornings at home. Despite the cooler temperatures limiting the opening of windows for fresh air, there is a simple solution to avoid living in a musty-smelling space during the autumn months.
Cleaning expert Chantel Mila, with a substantial following on TikTok, shared a clever tip to infuse your home with a delightful autumn scent. By combining common kitchen ingredients like boiling water, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, and star anise in a dish placed under a candle warmer, you can create a cozy and warm ambiance perfect for cold, rainy days.
If you don’t have a candle warmer, Chantel recommends simmering the mixture on the hob for a similar effect. She also shared a homemade fragrance recipe involving cinnamon sticks, clove, and vanilla extract added to boiling water for a woody and sweet aroma suitable for any room in your home.
For keeping your bedroom fresh, Chantel suggests using a cloth and linen spray on bedside tables and creating a freshness spray with water, white vinegar, and essential oils for your mattress and fabric headboard. In the bathroom, she advises deodorizing bath mats with baking soda before washing to eliminate odors, which can also work for smelly towels.
In the kitchen, Chantel recommends wiping down the bin with peppermint oil to get rid of odors and repel bugs and spiders. Additionally, she suggests placing cotton balls soaked in essential oil at the bottom of the bin to maintain a pleasant smell.