Considering the time and energy homeowners put toward making their house look great (particularly if they’re trying to sell), many make the critical mistake of neglecting another one of our senses that can be far more powerful: smell.
Even if you’ve decorated or staged your home perfectly, if potential buyers walk in and detect an unpleasant odor, they could skedaddle fast. Good scents, on the other hand, entice them to linger.
It’s often the first thing a person will notice upon entering a space—and it’s one of the things that, when done poorly, can kill a sale, no matter how beautiful the home.
Before considering what options you have for making your home smell amazing, you want to be sure you’re starting fresh. The first step to a good-smelling home is to get rid of any odor. Make sure to scrub all surfaces, wash all rugs, and have the carpets cleaned. Until this is done, you’ll only be masking smells.
- Scrub down the bathroom
- Freshen the fridge
- Take out the trash
- Get underfoot, clean rugs and floors
- Don an apron, bake some cookies
- Just add soap
- Play with matches
- Focus on essentials
- Raid your laundry room
- Simmer vanilla extract diluted in water on the stove
- Find one neutral, mild scent and let it breathe
The definition of ‘pleasant’ when it comes to the olfactory senses can vary widely from person to person, so it’s best to keep the scent subtle and clean throughout, with a special emphasis on the kitchen and bath.
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