Hey Garden Fam!
It’s a special week, because I’m coming at you with TWO Wellness Wednesday posts.
This one is an add-on to today’s main post about cleaning house and choosing cleaner household products.
The fragrances we use in our homes can add to the ambiance and intimacy, but can take away from our health if we are not careful. Check out a few suggestions below for some alternative suggestions to eliminate odors and to add in fragrance. I will tell you up front that there is nothing like an essential oil diffuser in my opinion. Not only does it make your space smell great, but you can also strategically select oils to benefit your health in other ways. For example, you can use lavender at night for calming effects or peppermint for focus. You can also purchase or create oil blends for other specific effects. Here are some more options:
Eliminate Odors
Fresh Air
Open the windows as often as possible to let fresh air in and odors out
Absorb Odors
Charcoal Air Purifier
Baking Soda (told you it’s the ONE!)
Add more plants
Plants are natural air purifiers and also can add light fragrances to the space
Suggestions for Fragrant Indoor Plants
Introduce New Fragrances
Note: If you decide to try Melaleuca, they have a version of each option listed below as well, so I’d definitely recommend trying those first, but if not, here are a few:
Non-Toxic Air Freshener Spray
Grow Fragrance
I honestly haven’t tried this one yet, but it has amazing reviews and is a clean option!
Essential Oils
Electronic Mist (My favorite type)
Great for clearing smells after cooking, introducing a specific scent throughout the space, or for strategic essential oil use, as mentioned above
Reed Diffuser
Good for a subtle, ongoing scent
Essential Oil Burner
Great mix between a candle and an essential oil. With the candle burning, it pours the fragrance throughout your space
Non-toxic Candles
Look-fors: Organic, nontoxic, paraben-free, phthalate-free, bonus: a cotton wick
Clean(er) Plug-ins
This can be one of the most toxic options for home fragrance, but here are a few that claim to be cleaner. I have not tried them for myself, because I was satisfied with the ones from Melaleuca, but these have pretty good reviews!
Here's to great, healthy home fragrances, Have a healthy and wholesome week!
Love you bunches 🍇
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