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Best way to make your house smell nice?

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  • Chris25
    Chris25 Posts: 12,918 Forumite
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    yes I use Zoflora too. I like the Spring Bouquet or Hyacinth. I dilute some into a spray bottle and after I've washed my front steps, and they've dried, I give them a spritz so it always smells nice for visitors :D

    Another thing I do if we're going to have visitors is to fill the cloakroom basin with diluted Zoflora and let it out just before they come.

    I also use it to rinse and spray the bins and dustbins
  • elsien
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    What sort of flooring do you have? Sprinkling bicarb on carpets and leaving for a bit then hoovering (you can also add essential oils) helps for a while.
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  • Callie22
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    I'm a big zoflora fan too - I'm very fond of the cinnamon one and I stock up in the winter to see me through the year! I find using it neat to wipe out bins is a great way to keep a room smelling fresh.
  • Serendipitious
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    I have windows open too, including all night (weather permitting.)

    But for a quick blast of something scented, I put a splash of fabric conditioner in the kitchen sink - with the plug in place of course - and add a kettle full of boiling water, it wafts very nicely throughout and makes the place smell of clean laundry!
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  • simplelivingcottage
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    Thank you everyone, once again almost missed this one as I didn't know I need to subscribe to my own threads! It seems Zoflora is very popular so I will have a look into it!
    elsien wrote: »
    What sort of flooring do you have? Sprinkling bicarb on carpets and leaving for a bit then hoovering (you can also add essential oils) helps for a while.

    Thank you for this @elsien we have hardwood in the kitchen/lounge on the ground floor and carpet on the stairs and the two small bedrooms upstairs so I will be giving this a go!
  • Fen1
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    Please be careful about using Zoflora around pets. You MUST follow the safety instructions or you could harm your pets.
    http://www.zoflora.co.uk/pet-hub/pet-safety-faqs

    I would suggest thorough deep cleaning, including getting a professional in to do carpets, rugs and furniture. It is also amazing how much dust and dander get trapped in curtains.
  • p00
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    My son always freshens his car with fabric softner diluted with water and sprayed on the carpets and back seats. Smells lovely for days

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  • MoaningMyrtle
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    last week i washed a denim jacket in ariel liquid and left it hanging in the hall to finish drying, it made the whole house smell lovely for a couple of days.
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  • Chris25
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    Fen1 wrote: »
    Please be careful about using Zoflora around pets. You MUST follow the safety instructions or you could harm your pets.
    http://www.zoflora.co.uk/pet-hub/pet-safety-faqs

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    It's a good point and I should think it would be the same for any disinfectant or chemical based cleaning solution.
  • zippychick
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    this old thread also has loads of ideas

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