How to Make Your House Smell Good: 39 Brilliant DIY Scents

If you wanna learn how to make your house smell good, then I think I have the ultimate list of ideas for making your space smell nice and fresh.

Now, I’m not always a big fan of scented candles; yes they’re nice, but if there’s a super cool and easy way I can make my home smell like the holidays or a fancy spa, I’m all for it.

And that’s why I found some awesome homemade scents that will make your house smell great.

I like sharing ideas with my readers from other blogger’s awesome lists and tutorials, so check out what I’ve found and give them a try! They’re gonna help you keep a fresh-smelling house.

1. Sea Salt and Citrus

I love the scent of citrus and fresh herbs and spices, which is why I like this idea a lot.

The mix of the fruit, salt, basil, and cloves will help kill off the odors in your home. So if you want a bit of spring fresh goodness in your house, then try this one out.

If you wanna learn how to make a room smell good, then I honestly believe this is a good one to try. 👌

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

2. Apple Cinnamon and Citrus

This is probably the smell of Fall, but I don’t care.

It could be the middle of a hot summer and I’d be fine with my house smelling like Autumn.

And if you feel the same way, then definitely give this fruity fresh DIY scent a try!

Get full tutorial from DIY and Mag

3. A Coffee Vanilla Scent Hack

Alright so I told you I wanted to use something that wasn’t a scented candle… but this also includes a non-candle ingredient (coffee), so it counts right?

Also, I love the smell of coffee (even before I ever drank it), so this one’s a win for me.

Source: Unknown

4. Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Like I said, I don’t care if it’s not the holidays, I’m fine with my house smelling like Christmas.

And that’s why I seriously love this one done by Half Baked Harvest. I’m pretty sure this one’s gonna smell like apple cider Christmas tree goodness.

Get full tutorial from Half Baked Harvest

5. Spring Scents for Your Home

Williams Sonoma is a fun place for me to explore.

And if this one promises to smell even better than my favorite home decor and goods store, I give it an A+ immediately.

With rosemary, lemon, and vanilla, I can’t imagine how good this smells.

Get full tutorial from One More Moore

6. Cranberry and Orange

More Christmas scents!

For me, I feel like orange is an awesome smell which is why I’ll be happy to have this heating on my stove top and filling the rooms with an amazing homemade scent.

Get full tutorial from First Home Love Life

7. How to Make Your Home Smell Good Naturally

This person listed some good ideas on how to make your home smell good, however, their original article is no longer there. You can check out The Health Minded here for other ideas.

8. Get Rid of Lingering Food Smells With These 12 Methods

I think this infographic is great since it shows you step by step exactly what you should do to make sure your house doesn’t get a strong food odor.

Definitely something to save!

See original post from Buzzfeed.

9. Another Great Homemade Potpourri Idea

One of the best ways to make your house smell amazing is to simmer some fragrant ingredients on a stove. This recipe is a great way to make the entire home smell really fresh.

Get full tutorial from Pip And Ebby

10. Lilac Scented Room Spray

Make a fragrant lilac spray by filling a spray bottle using this super simple tutorial I’ll link to below. It honestly sounds like a great way to freshen up the home!

Get full tutorial from At The Picket Fence

11. Lemon and Rosemary Natural Room Scent

For a fresh and natural home smell, try this lemon and rosemary mix.  

Combine the ingredients together with water on the stove top, bring to a boil, and then turn down to a simmer for a house that’ll smell super fresh.

Think of this idea as a nice way to make a natural air freshener.

Get full tutorial from House of Hawthornes

12. Dried Herb Incense

If you think that dried herbs are just for cooking, then think again!  These nice aromatics will have your home smelling great fast!

Get full tutorial from Found from The Kitchen

13. Orange Peel Candle

Instead of throwing out those empty orange peels, upcycle them into scented candles so you can have a citrusy smell in your home. Pretty genius and easy, right?

Get full tutorial from Apartment Therapy

14. Wax Potpourri Sachets

Whether it’s dried petals from peonies, roses, or lavender, these aromatic wax sachets are perfect for your dresser drawers to keep those linens smelling fresh.

Originally from Shop Terrain, but link no longer exists.

15. Get Rid of Bad Smells from Your Dishwasher Using Kool-Aid

If you find that your dishwasher is starting to have an odor, then get rid of it fast by running it with lemon kool-aid. It’ll be gone in no time!

Get full tutorial from Real Simple

16. Hang Eucalyptus or Herb Bundles Up in Your Shower

Tying up some eucalyptus or herb bundles in your shower is a great way to make sure that your bathroom smells fresh all the time. Also, the scent can help you relax while taking a shower.

Get full tutorials from The Krazy Coupon Lady, Juicing for Health, & Apartment Therapy

17. Essential Oils and Air Filter

A great idea for naturally scenting your home is to put a few drops of essential oil onto your air filter.

That way when air is blowing through, the scent of the oil (whether it’s lemon, mint, or lavender) will go throughout your house.

Get full tutorial from Kids Activities Blog

18. Get Rid of Bad Shoe Smells With Dry Shampoo

If you wanna make sure your feet don’t sweat in your shoes (and then stink up a room), spray the insides with dry shampoo before leaving.

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

19. DIY Garbage Disposal Cubes

Garbage disposals can get pretty gross and start to make your kitchen smell. But with these awesome DIY disposal ice cubes, you’ll have things smelling fresh in no time.

Get full tutorial from Design Meet Style & Homedit

20. Simmer Homemade Potpourri Over the Stove

I’m kind of in love with over the stove (or slow cooker) homemade smells. They can really make your home smell like fall or the holidays.

Get full tutorial from Homedit

21. Clip an Air Freshener to Your Air Vent

Now if you want a really quick and easy hack, then try clipping an air freshener to your air vent and let the AC do its job.

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

22. Homemade Air Purifier

I think that this hack is seriously awesome. If you have a big fan and an air filter, then definitely try this one out.

Get full tutorial from Ms. Not So Perfect

23. Cook Vanilla Extract in Your Oven

If you have some guests coming over (or you just want things to smell great), then try baking 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. Pretty easy!

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

24. Deodorize an Entire Room With a Bowl Full of Vinegar

If you notice that one (or more) of your rooms has a certain strange smell to it, then leave a bowl full of vinegar to get rid of it.

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

25. Use Cotton Balls and Essential Oil

With just cotton balls and a calming essential oil, this makes for a very simple DIY scent to try!

Get full tutorial from One Good Thing by Jillee

26. Vinegar for Removing Mildew Smell From Towels & Clothes

Sometimes washing your towels and clothes with a regular detergent is not enough to reduce the smell of mildew.

So to prevent the bad aroma altogether, try to always air-dry your towels and never fold them wet.

However, if the icky smell has already become persistent, use vinegar to get rid of it.

Get full tutorial from Mom 4 Real

27. Leave a Candle in Your Car’s Cup Holder

I know this isn’t for the home, but I had to add it because it was such a good idea!

I love this idea because on extra warm days, the wax will soften and sometimes melt. And when this happens, it’ll release the great smell all throughout your vehicle. Pretty clever right?

Get full tutorial from The Krazy Coupon Lady

28. Baking Soda, Essential Oil, & Mason Jar Air Freshener

With just some baking soda, essential oil, and a mason jar, there’s no need to use Febreeze or any other type of air freshener.

Get full tutorial from Like a Saturday

29. Palo Santo Sticks

I love this idea because it reminds me of nights spent outdoors around a crackling bonfire! These will most likely make your home smell natural and woodsy!

Get full tutorial by Alpha Smoot for Cupofjo

30. Coffee Scented Candles

If you love having the aroma of coffee throughout your house, this DIY coffee scented candle is probably for you.  

It’s super simple and seems like a great way to naturally deodorize your home.

Get full tutorial from The Lovely Drawer

31. Reed Diffuser

These cute reed diffusers are amazing for giving your home a fresh scent over a long period of time.  

You’ll be surprised to know how cheap and easy it is to do on your own.

Get full tutorial from Sugar and Cloth

33. Drops of Essential Oil Inside a Toilet Paper Roll

Whenever you need to change the toilet paper roll in your bathroom, try putting a few drops of essential oil (like lavender) inside the roll.

A couple of drops will do and it’ll make your bathroom smell fresh all day long. Now that’s super easy!

34. DIY Toilet Bomb

Did you know that with just some baking soda, water, and citric acid, you can effortlessly make a DIY toilet bomb?

Well it’s actually pretty easy and it only requires a few ingredients.

Here’s a tutorial from Lemons Lavender & Laundry.

35. Use a Plate or Jar of Lemon Slices

I think this is probably the easiest DIY scent on the list so far.

All you have to do is leave a plate or jar of lemon slices, and let the citrusy scent fill the room.

The lemons will make your bathroom smell fresh and neutralize odors. Just remember to change the lemon slices before they go bad.

36. Homemade Trashcan Deodorizer

Baking soda doesn’t just make toilet bombs, but trashcan deodorizers as well.

With relatively the same process as the previous DIY mixture, you’ll just need a mixture of baking soda and essential oil.

Here’s the full tutorial from One Essential Community if you’re curious!

37. Wipe Out Toilet Crevices

Those tiny crevices in and on your toilet can sometimes be the cause for bad odors in your bathroom.

So definitely make sure you clean them up!

Lift up the toilet seat and wipe out all the dirt using a microfiber cloth. Or look for other spots that might have been missed and disinfect. It’s just that simple when it comes to reducing bad odors!

38. DIY Poop Spray

As funny as it sounds, making your own might just be better than the ones you can get at the store.

Also, it just requires a few ingredients and is pretty simple. So if you wanna try it out, then here’s the tutorial from Happy Money Saver.

39. Scented Wax Cubes

DIY Wax cubes are a great way of filling the room with a soothing fragrance.

And Lemon Lavender & Laundry has a nice tutorial you can try!

She has different ingredient ideas you can use like lavender or even coffee. I’d definitely check it out. 🙂

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