Why Your House Still Smells Stale After Cleaning—and How to Fix It While Vacuuming

Why Your House Still Smells Stale After Cleaning—and How to Fix It While Vacuuming

The Spruce / Brie GoldmanKey TakeawaysApply a few drops of essential oils to cotton balls and place them in the vacuum canister.Sprinkle baking soda onto the carpet before vacuuming.Soak foam filters in a diluted Fabuloso solution to dissipate the scent.There are candles, humidifiers, and diffusers—but one of the most effective ways to make your home smell good comes from a routine already embedded in your schedule: vacuuming. Along with sucking…