The easy to make (and cheap) spray that will leave your home smelling good

The easy to make (and cheap) spray that will leave your home smelling good

After cleaning the house or changing the sheets, nothing better than a pleasant aroma in the environment. A simple and economical recipe allows you to create a home spray that neutralizes bad odors and perfumes fabrics such as bed linen, sofas, carpets and curtains, leaving the house with a fresh and lasting smell.

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23/06/2026
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Mariline Right Rodrigues

Dafter changing the sheets or cleaning the house, nothing better than a pleasant aroma to give that final touch. There are several perfumed solutions for sale in supermarkets, suitable for fabrics – such as bed, sofas, carpets, among others. However, there is a simple recipe to make the house smell good without spending too much. 

 

The Tips for Yours page Home reveals how to make a mixture that not only neutralizes the bad odors, but leaves an incredible aroma. 

Spray to aromatize the house

What you'll need: 

• 200 ml of water
• 1 softener cap
• 1/2 spoon of white vinegar
• 1 spoonful of alcohol

Steps:

– “Mix everything in a spray and shake well. Then just spray in the surroundings of the house, curtains, sofa, carpets or wherever you want to leave a pleasant smell”; 

Important tip: “Don’t worry about vinegar! The smell doesn't stay in the environment. This helps neutralize odors and evaporate quickly, while alcohol helps to spread and intensify the fragrance of the softener.”. 

Where you can apply the flavouring

Once done, you can apply this spray in several areas of the house. O Lifestyle to Minute had the opportunity to try it. These are some of their uses: 

  • By making the bed in the morning, you can apply it directly to the sheets to eliminate bad odors and help stretch them out. Apply and let it air for a few minutes until you make the bed; 
  • After making the bed you can spray over it, leaving the room with a pleasant aroma;
  • After wearing a garment, you can spray it to remove the biggest creases and sanitize it. Apply the mixture and let the piece air before storing it in the cupboard; 
  • Carpets or carpets after aspirating them; 
  • On the couch, after cleaning the room;
  • In the curtains, to leave a pleasant aroma in the room.

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