There’s nothing worse than coming home to a stinky house. Whether it’s your pets, musty upholstery or stinky garbage, bad smells can be hard to get rid of. But we’ve made things a little easier, and rounded up 11 solutions to cover odors and make your home smell good, without being overpowering. From carpet deodorizer to minimalist air freshener kits, there are so many ways to make your home smell amazing, and our picks start at just %5
So prepare for a better-smelling home with these high-end, low-priced options. Your nostrils will thank you.
Cover Odors and Make Your Home Smell Good With These 11 Fresh Solutions
- Customizable: You can control the smell, intensity and more with a plug-in Drift Home Scent Diffuser. Make it stronger as needed, and pick from a range of pet- and kid-friendly fragrances — just $36!
- Luxury: There’s a reason why Salt & Stone candles are so popular. The hand-poured candles are made from a coconut and soy wax blend. They’re a little pricey, but they can burn for up to 50 hours — just $49!
- Aromatherapy: An oil diffuser is easy to use. With the right essential oils, it’ll make your living space smell amazing, as well as acting as a gentle humidifier. Just don’t forget to change the water every once in a while — just $25!
- Flower Child: Leave the Cocorrina Premium Reed Diffuser in your bathroom or by the window. Either way, the scent of sandalwood and roses will spread whenever you add or change out the sticks. Enjoy up to 90 days of the floral scent, but keep it out of the way of pets — just $20!
- Spritz: Sometimes heavily upholstered rooms like bedrooms and living rooms just need a little spritz. Mrs. Meyers’ Room Spray contains all-natural essential oils and eco-friendly ingredients, promising fresh smelling living — just $5!
- Kids and Pets: Homes with kids and pets (and older adults) are prone to spills of all kinds. Sprinkle Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer on your carpet before you vacuum and replace moldy smells with lemon, lavender and more choices — just $26!
- Mothball Be Gone: Closets are prone to smelling musty, so fill grab a handful of scented sachets. The packs of six come in all kinds of long-lasting floral scents like lavender, rose and more. And right now, they’re on sale — just $13!
- Trashy: There’s nothing worse than a stinky trash can. But Hefty Watermelon-Scented trash bags actually work to neutralize smells and odors. And no, the scent isn’t overpowering (trust us) — just $14!
- Minimalism: While it doesn’t look like much, Azuna Gel air fresheners are super effective and not overpowering. Just refill the classy glass jar with the scented gel as needed. The scent will permeate within minutes — just $35!
- Simmer: Do things the old-fashioned way by putting a simmer pot on the stove. If you don’t want to make it yourself, just get a potpourri simmer pot kit. It’s complete with all the fragrant ingredients you need (like cinnamon sticks and dried fruit slices) — just $13!
- Clean Air: Because certain types of airborne particles and gases can contribute to nasty odors, air purifiers make your room smell better. Levoit’s is right at the budget mark, but it’s a good brand and the best option at the lowest price we’ve found — just $50!
