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Freshen Up Your Carpet with These Tips

Your home is a living space that changes in response to the life that happens within it. Sometimes this can make your home extra charming, like the gentle aging of brass hardware or the accumulating notches on the wall that mark your child's growth. However, it can also introduce less pleasant changes, such as unwanted odors. If you're constantly in search of natural ways to maintain a fresh and inviting atmosphere in your home, we have a few recommendations for you.

Ventilate by Opening Windows

One of the simplest and most effective methods for refreshing your living space is to open your windows and allow the free flow of fresh air. This natural process helps dispel stagnant odors and invites the rejuvenating scent of the outdoors into your home. At Montano Homes, we prioritize designing ample windows into our designs to facilitate cross ventilation, so take advantage of this feature.

Embrace Natural Air Fresheners

Instead of resorting to commercial air fresheners laden with artificial fragrances, consider opting for natural alternatives. Strategically place bowls of baking soda, vinegar, or activated charcoal in different areas of your home to absorb and neutralize odors. You can also concoct your own air freshener by gently simmering herbs, spices, and citrus peels in water on your stovetop.

Harness the Power of Essential Oils

Essential oils offer pleasing scents and versatile applications for refreshing your home. Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil—such as lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus—to a spray bottle filled with water. Utilize this mixture as a natural air freshener or lightly spritz it on fabrics, carpets, or upholstery.

Deploy Natural Odor Absorbers

Strategically position natural odor absorbers throughout your home to neutralize unwelcome scents. Items like coffee grounds, baking soda, or activated charcoal can be discreetly placed in small dishes or sachets and tucked away in closets, cabinets, or areas susceptible to odors.

Refresh Fabrics Naturally

Fabrics, including curtains, upholstery, and carpets, are prone to harboring odors. Sprinkle baking soda on these fabrics, allowing it to sit for a brief period, and then vacuum it away to absorb lingering odors. Alternatively, craft a fabric refresher spray by diluting vinegar with water and infusing it with a few drops of essential oil. Lightly mist fabrics to breathe new life into them.

And there you have it! By incorporating these natural approaches, you can maintain a pleasant and inviting ambiance in your home without relying on synthetic air fresheners.

By Montano Homes | 10-31-2023