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    17 Ways To Make Everything In Your Home Smell Downright Heavenly

    Dry out used coffee grounds, sprinkle baking soda, and simmer vinegar.

    1. Simmer apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg to get the cozy smell of an apple pie without actually baking one.

    2. Burn a smudge stick to fill your home with a woodsy, soothing scent.

    3. Dry out used coffee grounds in the oven to soak up any bad odors in your home.

    4. Make a fragrant and festive garland out of cinnamon sticks and dried orange peels.

    5. Hang used tea bags in linen closets or small bathrooms to soak up unpleasant odors.

    6. Sprinkle baking soda in your trash can to cancel out the smell of leftovers.

    7. Stick a dryer sheet in the laundry basket to stop sweaty gym clothes from stinking up your bedroom.

    8. Put a few drops of essential oils on your furnace filters when it's time to switch them out.

    9. Or soak a cotton ball in your favorite essential oil and drop it in your vacuum to release the scent while you clean.

    10. Put a few drops of essential oil on the inside of your toilet paper roll to release the scent every time you grab a square.

    11. And mix rice with essential oils and wrap it in fabric scraps to fill your linen closet with your favorite fragrance.

    12. Sprinkle baking soda on your rugs and upholstery if they're starting to smell like your pet.

    13. Tie a few branches of fresh eucalyptus around your shower head for a refreshing scent every time you turn on the hot water.

    14. Freeze leftover lemon peels in vinegar and grind up the cubes in the garbage disposal if it's starting to stink.

    15. Stick a bowl of oats in the fridge to soak up any odors until you have a chance to clean it.

    16. Simmer white vinegar and water to rid the house of the smell of frying oil.

    17. And don't pour that oil down the drain because it'll definitely cause more smells later.