13 Easy & Fun Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Summer
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What does the ‘scent of summer’ mean to you? Is it the smell of the ocean, or a tropical paradise, or perhaps freshly cut grass?
Scents can evoke happy memories of seasons past. Plus, we correlate certain smells with different times of the year.
To get that full-blown warm weather feeling, try these tricks for how to make your house smell like summer!
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1. Essential Oils
One of the easiest ways to bring the smell of summer into your home is to use your essential oil diffuser.
Simply add some water and a few drops of your favorite summer essential oils, and enjoy!
Some of the best essential oils for summer are:
- Lime
- Lemon
- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Eucalyptus
- Sandalwood
- Basil
- Geranium
- Peppermint
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These 105+ custom essential oil ‘recipes’ will keep your house smelling good all the time!
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2. Reed diffusers
Reed diffusers are the ultimate set it and forget it way to ensure that your home always smells good.
To make your house smell like summer, check out these great-smelling reed diffusers:
- Sunshine and Lemons
- Energize Sparkling Citrus
- Coastal Citrus
- White Tea and Ginger
- Sage and Lemongrass
3. Fresh Flowers
Whether you clip some flowers in your own yard, or pick up a bouquet at the grocery store, fresh flowers can really bring on that fresh summer-y scent.
They also brighten up your house, and are a cheery addition to any room.
4. Simmer Pot
A stove-top simmer pot is another natural way to make your house smell fresh.
Simply add some sliced fresh fruits and herbs to about 2 quarts of water in a pan on your stove. Let it simmer all day and enjoy the clean summer aroma filling your home.
Some great simmer pot recipes for summer are:
- Lemon and rosemary
- Strawberries, lemon, and coconut
- Lime, mint, ginger, and thyme
- Grapefruit, lemon, and lime
- Lime, vanilla, and rosemary
- Mint and grapefruit
- Lemon, lavender, and rosemary
5. Shelf and Drawer Liners
Another super easy way to spread good fragrance in your home is with scented shelf and drawer liners.
They make the insides of your cupboards and drawers look and smell pretty.
This Sparking Lime & Coconut version really smells like summer!
6. DIY Mason Jar Air Fresheners
Did you know that you can make all-natural air fresheners in a jar with just baking soda and essential oils?
Simply put about ½ cup of baking soda in a small jar, along with 10-12 drops of your favorite essential oil.
You could place a small piece of breathable fabric over the top of the jar, and secure with a ribbon or band for a pretty look.
Another idea is to poke a few holes in the lid of a mason jar so that the air freshener can breathe.
Fill your home with the delicious smell of summer using one of the blend recipes in the Seasonal Essential Oil Guide.
Shake the jar periodically to reactivate it. If you notice the smell starting to fade, simply add another 4-5 drops of essential oil.
7. Scented Sachets
To keep small spaces like closets and drawers smelling fresh, try some scented sachets.
Simply place them around your home, and enjoy the aroma effortlessly.
These Watermark sachets both look and smell like summer!
8. Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden
Growing an herb garden in your kitchen is both a fun and constructive hobby, and a way to infuse your kitchen with a fresh, summer smell.
Some great-smelling herbs to grow in your kitchen are:
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Sage
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Mint
The Herb Garden Starter Kit comes with everything you’ll need to try your hand at an adorable little kitchen garden.
9. Hand Soaps
There are really some fantastic smelling hand soaps out there. I love the foaming kind from Bath & Body Works.
Choose a scented hand soap in a lemon or other fresh scent, and it’ll smell like summer every time you wash your hands!
10. Open the windows
The absolute easiest way to make your home smell and feel like summer is to open the windows.
If your neighbor just mowed his lawn, even better!
Opening the windows will help freshen the stale air that built up all winter.
Maybe you’ll even hear the ice cream truck and kids playing, and enjoy both the smell and the sounds of summer.
11. Use Summer Candles
Whatever kind of summer smell you enjoy, there’s probably a candle for it!
Everything from Summer Storm to Coconut Beach to Lemon Lavender.
Try some different summer candles this year. I’d love to know your favorites!
12. Citrus Scented Cleaners
A cleaning product like Mrs. Meyer’s Lemon Verbena will totally make your house smell summer-y.
WARNING: This stuff may actually make you WANT to clean!
I’ve also been loving using lime-scented dish soap to freshen up the kitchen.
Nothing tops the scent of a freshly cleaned home!
13. Clean with a lemon
What? Clean with a lemon? Yep, it’s a thing!
If you prefer to have only all-natural scents in your home, you may want to use an actual lemon instead of lemon-scented cleaner.
Just slice the lemon in half or quarters, and use it like a sponge, or squeeze the juice to mix with water in a spray bottle.
Some things you can clean with lemon or lemon juice are:
- Microwave
- Wood cutting board
- Toilet bowl
- Soap scum
- Faucets
- Glass and mirrors
Ready to make your house smell like the beach?
I really hope these tips and tricks will help you make your house smell like summer.
Having my home smell fresh, clean, and like the current season really helps me enjoy being at home so much more.
It really is the little things that make life happier.
Have a great summer!
P.S. Don’t forget to grab your copy of of the Seasonal Essential Oil Blends Guide, so you can have an amazing smelling home all year long!
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