Having a bedroom that smells clean and amazing is something we all want. And we don’t have to use harsh chemicals to get that clean scent. Check out these great natural ways to make your bedroom smell clean and amazing.
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We’ve spent some time cleaning and organizing our bedrooms and now we want them to smell clean and amazing.
A bedroom that smells musty, dusty, or downright stinky isn’t going to be your tranquil space for a good night’s sleep.
So how do you get that fresh and clean bedroom scent without spraying harsh chemicals into the air?
I’ve put together a list of natural ways to make your bedroom smell clean and amazing to help you out.
Dirty socks, shoes and clothes thrown all over the bedroom are sure not a pleasant smell. If you want a clean smelling room, you can’t have dirty items laying all over the place.
Put dirty clothes and socks in a hamper and wash as soon as possible. For stinky shoes, sprinkle a little baking soda inside and let them sit overnight. Pour the baking soda out in the morning.
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The quickest and most natural way to make your bedroom smell clean is to open a window. Opening the windows lets in fresh air and allows the sunlight to come pouring in. Make it a habit to open a window every morning (weather permitting) so your bedroom will smell fresher.
The air outside is a lot cleaner than the air inside your bedroom. That is unless you live near a busy highway or an industrial area. Inside air is full of pollution from cleaning products, mold, pollen, and possible harmful gases such as carbon monoxide. So open a window and let the fresh air in!
Bedsheets absorb a lot of sweat, bodily fluids, and shed skin particles every night. And they really start to stink if you wait too long between each wash. Washing your sheets every week will help prevent the stinky smell from lingering in your bedroom.
If you have pets that sleep with you every night or your susceptible to allergies, you might want to change your sheets more often.
See also: How to clean your mattress the right way
Bedroom carpet has it’s positives – it’s comfortable to walk on, it muffles sounds, and it keeps the floor warm. However, it also has it’s negatives. Bedroom carpet can hold on to bacteria, pollen, mold, and whatever your feet have brought in the room.
Another natural way to make your bedroom smell clean is to freshen up your carpet. You can make your own carpet freshener using baking soda. Just sprinkle it on the carpet, let it sit for about 15 minutes, then vacuum as normal. If you want it to smell nice, add some essential oils to the baking soda and mix really well before sprinkling on the carpet. To see my homemade carpet freshener recipe, click here.
Sachets can be hung in closets or placed in drawers, or they can hang from shelves or laid on top of bedside tables. Sachets are great natural ways to make your bedroom smell clean since they do not contain any harsh chemicals. You can make your own sachet with essential oils or dried lavender.
To see my handmade drawer sachet, click here. Or for my handmade hanging sachet tutorial, click here.
I love to diffuse essential oils to make my home smell good. Mixing oils together for different scents is a great way to get the scent you’re looking for.
Some scents I recommend for the bedroom are: lavender (for its calming affect), Valerian root (known for its ability to improve the quality of sleep), clary sage (also known for enhancing sleep), and sweet marjoram (which relieves insomnia).
Sitting fresh flowers on your nightstand or on top of your dresser is another great way to add natural scent to your bedroom. Buy some flowers or bring some inside from your own flower garden. Flowers can boost your mood and reduce your stress levels.
Indoor plants are also great to have in your bedroom because they naturally filter air pollutants and improve air quality. They remove dust particles in the air as well as mold spores, bacteria and allergens.
See also: 5 Indoor Plants That are Hard to Kill
How do you freshen up your bedroom? Do you use any of these natural ways to make your bedroom smell clean?
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Michelle, I have enjoyed reading all of your bedroom organizing and cleaning posts. You have given some great tips!
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed reading them. :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
We use the window trick often! Especially when family visits to help air out any germs. I need to do better with the sheets! What I really need to do is buy another pair or two and then it will be a simple task :)
That's a great idea to air out the germs after family leaves. :) I always try to make sure I have at least 2 pair of sheets for every bed. That way I can take the sheets off, throw them in the laundry basket, and put the new pair on. Then I can wash them all right away and not have to worry about it later. :)
Yes! That's what I need to do, but sheets are never on my list when I go to the store. It's kind of like buying a can-opener. I know I need them, but I never remember until I want to use them! Haha :)
I know exactly what you mean!!! haha!!!
Love your ideas as always. I do love the diffused air fresheners. I use one by AirWick. love the clean smells and I do love an open window.
Thank you so much! I haven't tried the AirWick diffusers, yet. I think it's time I get one! :D
We have them at work and they just make my day. I have the plug-ins that I use in all the rooms...I buy a lot! I have been meaning to learn how to make them and save some cash...hmm a blog idea.
Thank you for all your great shares. Have a great day.
I love the smell of lavender so I should make some room scenters
Me, too! It's so relaxing. :)
Lovely tips! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️
Thank you so much!!
I use an essential oil diffuser.
They are so nice!!
Love them.
It always feels good to sleep in freshly laundered sheets and it always smells better when I wash the dogs bedding as well. LOL. If it's warm enough out I'm opening windows!!!
I agree! And thanks for reminding me that it's time to wash the dog's bedding, too. And the cats' since they sleep in the dog's bed. LOL
This is such a wonderful post I like it continue to inspire us Michelle
Thank you so much!
Do you write books?
No, I don't, but I've thought about writing one often. I just don't seem to have the time.
Ok I understand. I was nominated for Authors Recognition Award which is for blogger who wrote books and potential book writers I wanted to nominate you.
Congratulations! And thank you for thinking of me! :)
You are welcome Michelle
I've been thinking lately of getting a diffuser I think you helped me to make up my mind, I love the scent of lavander and citrus, when I get a diffuser I'll try the scents you recommend. All great ideas here thank you, have a wonderful Mother's day.
I love my diffuser! Lavender and citrus are my favorite scents, too. Sometimes I mix lavender, peppermint, and lemon together. It really lifts my mood and makes me feel so much better during the day! If you get one, I know you'll love it! :) Thank you!!
I never tried peppermint in anything I didn't think I would like it, but I'm going to give it a try. Thank you xo
Love this post, especially right now. Anything we can do to promote good quality sleep, I'm all for, particularly when it's in such short supply! I definitely have used lavender spray before in my bedroom. I'm a big fan of room sprays and essential oils.
Thank you! Me, too. I need a good night's sleep or my people aren't going to like me very much. ? I love lavender room sprays and spraying some on my pillow before bed.
Oh I know what you mean! ?