There are few better feelings than stepping into a house that smells lovely - yet not everyone knows how to make a home smell better, especially when pets are involved. If you're selling your home and want to ensure it appeals to potential buyers, focusing on odour control is essential.
If you're a homeowner in Purley, Croydon or Surrey, that fresh scent hitting you as you walk through the door can alleviate stress, calm your senses, and even ensure your evening isn't ruined after a bad day at work or getting caught in a torrential downpour. After all, what are a few drops of rain when the house smells so good?
Smells are important if your property is for sale. You want your home to smell fresh, clean and inviting. So, what can you do to ensure potential buyers get a fresh smell every time they walk through the front door?
If you're looking for a few simple tips to make your home smell better, Shinerocks has some quick and easy things you can do to help sell your home.
There's nothing like the great outdoors to make your home smell fresh!
Just five minutes once a day can boost the natural ventilation in your home and help get rid of built-up odours from cooking smells, food and pets.
For the best results, at Shinerocks, we recommend opening your windows at night or early in the morning, as this is usually when the air is cooler, and unwanted smells can easily escape.
Laundry day never fails to make a home smell nice!
If you want to make your home smell better, washing your bedsheets once a week with fragrance balls can create a long-lasting, cleaner smell throughout your home and remove unpleasant smells.
Washing your floors regularly with a mop or steam cleaner can leave a pleasant, long-lasting scent throughout your home.
To make your floors smell even nicer, try adding a fragrance to the cleaning water. Don't forget about pesky carpet smells, too!
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We may not notice it, but odours can linger on our sofas, cushions and throws. If you have pets that sleep on the sofa or you regularly eat food in the living room, your sofa can easily become full of bacteria, too.
Most living room cushions and throws are machine-washable, so giving them a quick wash every now and then can leave your living room smelling fresh and clean.
If air fresheners and candles aren't your style, scattering scented dryer sheets in every room is another easy way to make your home smell better.
If areas of your home are particularly odorous (like near the front door or your rubbish disposal), try slipping dryer sheets into your shoes or jacket pockets. Instead of being greeted by a musty shoe or damp jacket smell, you can enjoy a more pleasant aroma when you walk through the door!
Just make sure you're only placing dryer sheets in safe places and not anywhere that could create a hazard to pets or young children.
Essential oils are a natural and effective way to make your home smell incredible. Invest in an essential oil diffuser to fill your home with pleasant scents. Popular choices like lavender, eucalyptus, or citrus not only enhance the aroma of your space but also provide relaxing and energizing benefits.
For best results, place diffusers in high-traffic areas, such as the living room or entrance hall, to ensure the scent spreads evenly throughout your home. You can also experiment with different essential oil blends to find a signature scent that matches your style.
If you're concerned about safety, opt for electric diffusers that automatically shut off when the water runs out. This ensures your home smells wonderful without any worries!
If you're a pet owner, ensuring your property smells fresh is essential for making a positive impression during viewings. Start by removing all dog or cat paraphernalia such as toys, beds, litter trays and food bowls before viewings. This not only reduces odour sources but also helps potential buyers focus on the space rather than your pets!
We know you adore your dog, but they can smell, well, 'doggy', so taking them away from the property during viewings is essential. This prevents any smells or disruptions and keeps the environment fresh for prospective buyers.
Additionally, keeping your dog smelling fresh is key. Regular bathing, grooming and using deodorising sprays can help eliminate odours. For more detailed tips on keeping your dog smelling great without frequent baths, read this Dogster guide.
Lastly, consider time-release air fresheners and air purifiers. They can subtly release pleasant scents throughout the day, ensuring your home stays fresh, with or without pets around. By following these steps, you can make your home inviting and odour-free for potential buyers.
If you want more tips on how to style your home or stage it for sale Shinerocks are your local estate agents in Purley, Croydon & Surrey. Our friendly team of agents are here to help answer any questions you have about selling your home, and we are experts in the Purley, Croydon & Surrey area.
To arrange a valuation, give us a call today on 020 8660 2010 or send us an email now to enquiries@shinerocks.co.uk to arrange a call back at a time that suits you.
In the meantime, we've answered some more of your common questions about creating a property that smells amazing for viewings!
Scented candles, essential oils, and cinnamon sticks can all help mask bad smells, but they will remain lingering in the background until you deal with the problem.
To remove lingering odours and stinky smells, try some of the tips laid out above. Failing that, try to locate the source of the smell and decide whether it is possible to remove the smell or whether the piece of furniture in question will need replacing.
The good news is that almost all bad smells can be removed with the right process and consistent monitoring!
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