house smelling fresh

[Julia6]

Can anybody tell me how to keep a house smelling fresh, when you have a dog and two cats.? I'd like to use natural products and not chemicals. Thanks.

[andyjevs]

I always use scented candles or oils....i know, they're technically chemicals but we have kids, 2 smelly springer spaniels that love the mud and a cat.

The candles work a treat....i have spiced apple and cinnamon on at the mo from Tesco !!!

[sunnyside]

It will be tough if you have carpet and fabric furnature and the animals are allowed to be on them.

I know it's doable though, if you keep your pets really clean and you vacuum everyday with a hepafiltered vacuum or one that uses water. Either that or change your vacuum cleaner bag once a week.

It takes work and a little more expense in electricity and vacuum cleaner bags.

[veritymoon]

i burn lemon grass aromatherapy oil makes the house smell lovely.

[mojo_b49]

On "how clean is your house" they put essential oils onto a light bulb, and when the light was on it warmed the oil and released the scent. Not tried it myself yet but it sounds good!

[wooo12]

mojo_b49 thats exaclty what i do works wonders with the smelly labrador stench.

[veritymoon]

what a great tip with the light bulb!!!

[Eleana]

how about trying lavender? its strong & smells lovely

[monet28]

I use scented candles, vacuum a couple times a week (including furniture) and the Fabreze spray works wonders (very fresh smelling). I have 4 dogs and 3 cats and everyone is amazed how the house never shows it or smells like it. I do keep the larger dogs in the garage at night which helps also.