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Did unexpected guests drop by?  Make your home smell fresh and clean in minutes with these Easy All-Natural Home Scent Hacks you can make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

With cooler temperatures, most of us will be spending more time indoors this fall and winter. 

The holiday season is also fast approaching, bringing more company to our homes than perhaps any other time of year. 

Get your home ready for friends and family fast with these Amazing All-Natural Home Scent Hacks that will have your home smelling great in no time – even if you have pets!

Pets often bring embarrassing odors into your home. 

Luckily, these All-Natural Home Scent Hacks will destroy even the toughest odors – for much less money and without the dangerous chemicals found in many home scent brands like Glade and Febreeze. 

In fact, these safe, all-natural ingredients are the perfect option for kid- and pet-friendly homes! 

Just be sure to supervise kids and pets when using the stovetop simmering scent recipes, so no one gets burned.

PRO TIP:  Many of these scent hacks use essential oils.  My favorite brand is Plant Therapy.  It’s a high-quality and affordable brand and available on Amazon!

For more sweet-smelling ways to freshen your home, check out the following:

10 Festive Christmas Simmer Pot Recipes

12 Homemade Natural Simmer Pots for Fall

25 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas

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10 DIY Draft Stoppers to Warm Your Home in Style

17 Brilliant All Natural Bathroom Cleaning Hacks That’ll Save You Time and Money

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All-Natural Home Scent Hacks Everyone With a Home Needs

dried citrus wreath

Hang a dried citrus wreath to greet guests and make a great first impression!

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essential oil room spray

Make your own room spray with essential oils to freshen your home instantly.  Works great on fabrics, too!

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Related:  7 Simple and Effective DIY Natural Bug Spray Recipes to Save You from Pests and Dangerous Chemicals

smells like fall

Simmering sweet-smelling ingredients in water on the stove is the best all-natural way to make your entire home smell incredible for hours!

Bring those warm, inviting scents of fall to your home by simmering apples, cinnamon, orange peels, and cloves.

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For more simmer pot recipes, check out the following:

10 Festive Christmas Simmer Pot Recipes

12 Homemade Natural Simmer Pots for Fall

smells like christmas

Give your home a festive holiday makeover with barely any time, effort, or money by simmering traditional holiday scents like orange, cinnamon, cranberry, fresh pine, apple cider, and more!

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For more easy, all-natural ways to freshen your home for the holiday season, check out the following:

10 Festive Christmas Simmer Pot Recipes

12 Homemade Natural Simmer Pots for Fall

25 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas

pottery barn copycat scent

Make your home smell just like high end stores like Pottery Barn and Williams & Sonoma with lemon, rosemary, and vanilla.

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fruit rind air fresheners

Sea salt has many benefits, including naturally freshening the air and removing odors. 

Put salt in hollowed citrus rinds and top with your favorite herbs or essential oils for a frugal and fabulous scent hack!

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Related:  External Health Benefits of Sea Salt and Sea Salt Types Explained

reed oil diffuser

Make your own reed oil diffuser with a glass, dowel rods, and essential oils!

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easy carpet deodorizer

Make your own super cheap carpet deodorizer with baking soda, borax (available at WalMart or on Amazon), and essential oils, or ground cinnamon or cloves.

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fresh eucalyptus

Hang fresh eucalyptus in your shower using one of these Command hooks just for showers. 

You can find eucalyptus at your local florist or some garden centers for just a few dollars. 

The heat from the shower will release natural essential oils in the eucalyptus to freshen your bathroom every time you shower.

Related:  17 Brilliant All Natural Bathroom Cleaning Hacks That’ll Save You Time and Money

remove mildew odors

All it takes is 1 cup of white vinegar added to your laundry to remove those nasty mildew smells and freshen your laundry naturally.

Related:  8 Safe, Natural, and Effective Ways to Whiten Laundry

freshen your garbage disposal

Freeze vinegar and lemon chunks, and add to your running garbage disposal to freshen it anytime. 

The ice will help keep the blades sharp while the vinegar and lemon kills funky food odors.

Related:  25 Kitchen Organization Ideas That’ll Make Your Life So Much Easier

destroy offensive food smells

Lingering food smells can make your home smells downright offensive!  Learn how to prevent and destroy them with this helpful infographic.

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freshen your car

Put a few drops of essential oil on a clothespin and clip it to your car’s air vent to freshen your whole car in no time!

diy beeswax candles

Love candles?  Make your own chemical-free beeswax candles in the oven!

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air filter hacks

Put a few drops of essential oil on your home air filter to freshen your entire home effortlessly!

Put an air filter behind a box fan for a super cheap way to filter the air in your home, and add a few drops of essential oils to freshen the air. 

Related:  20 Air Purifying Houseplants That Are Safe for Dogs and Cats

freshen feet

Spray dry shampoo in your shoes to keep your feet from getting sweaty and stinky.

These Genius All-Natural Home Scent Hacks will freshen your home instantly – without the use of dangerous chemicals!

What do you think of these Safe and Natural Home Scent Hacks?  Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

more amazing scent hacks:

10 Festive Christmas Simmer Pot Recipes

12 Homemade Natural Simmer Pots for Fall

25 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas

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17 Brilliant All Natural Bathroom Cleaning Hacks That’ll Save You Time and Money

20 Air Purifying Houseplants That Are Safe for Dogs and Cats

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