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Sanitize wooden cutting boards by rubbing them with half of a freshly cut lemon. For a cleaning bonus, toss the rind in the garbage disposal to keep it smelling fresh.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nCream of Tartar\n\n\n\n
To remove stains on tablecloths or clothing, combine two tablespoons of cream of tartar with two drops of peppermint, eucalyptus, or lemon essential oil. Add just enough water to make a paste. Spread the paste over the stain and allow it to dry before washing.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKetchup\n\n\n\n
To clean and remove tarnish from copper, mix a half-cup of ketchup with two tablespoons cream of tartar. Spread on the copper and let stand for an hour. Rinse first in soapy water and then in clean water. Dry thoroughly.\n\n\n\n
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Vanilla Extract\n\n\n\n
To preserve a fresh-smelling refrigerator, pour two ounces vanilla extract (imitation is fine) into a saucer or a small, shallow bowl. Place the vanilla on a lower shelf and leave it for a few days.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nOlive Oil\n\n\n\n
To keep terra-cotta pots looking clean and new, coat them inside and out with a light layer of olive oil.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBaking Soda\n\n\n\n
Baking soda neutralizes scents, can whiten sinks and toilets, and remove dirt and grime, which makes it an excellent cleaning agent with the added benefit of deodorizing your spaces.\n\n\n\n
Additionally, baking soda can be used to absorb bad odors by simply placing it in the offending area.\n\n\n\n
For example, a box of baking soda can be placed in the refrigerator to absorb any bad food smells. Sprinkle a little baking soda in the bottom of the trash can when you put in a new bag. It will help absorb the odors of the trash.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nUsing Flowers and Plants to Naturally Freshen Your Home\n\n\n\n
Bringing the fresh smell of nature directly into your home is one of the best ways to freshen it. Not only do plants and flowers smell great, but they can even improve the air quality in your home.
Buy fresh cut flowers when you can to keep in your home. If you can grow some of your own flowers, you can use your own instead of spending money on flowers that don\u2019t stay alive very long.
Fresh cut flowers are great, but house plants are even better because they don\u2019t need to be cut to clean the air in your home and make it smell great. Certain house plants are better at improving your indoor air quality than others.
If you\u2019ve never had a house plant before (or you have a hard time remember to keep them alive) start with an easy to care for plant. Make a watering schedule for yourself so you don\u2019t forget to care for your plants, and leave reminders for yourself.
If you don\u2019t want to keep house plants, at least make sure to open up your windows and doors on a regular basis and let your home \u201cair out\u201d. It will help keep your home from becoming \u201cstuffy\u201d and will bring in better quality air from the outdoors.\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFabric Spray\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t have a diffuser, here is another quick and easy way to improve the smells in your home with essential oils. Just fill a small spray bottle with water, a bit of baking soda, and your favorite\u00a0essential oil. Shake well, and use as a fabric refreshing spray! Lavender is a natural choice because of it\u2019s calming properties, but citrus oils like lemon, tangerine, sweet orange, and grapefruit are a great way to get a natural energy boost!\n\n\n\n
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