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DIY Home Scent Hacks (for cheap!)

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Money Saving

Here are some RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE home scent hacks that are natural and actually work!  I love having a fragrant home but I don’t want to have to spend a lot of time or money doing it.  I hope you enjoy these tips!

HACK 1:  Stovetop Simmer

  • 2-3 cups of water
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Simmer on your stove (adding water as necessary) or keep on low in your Crock Pot all day long.  It will fill your home with an amazing, fragrant scent you are sure to love (for any season!)

HACK 2:  Mason Jar Fridge Deodorizer

Add baking soda to a mason jar in your fridge.   Cover with scrapbook paper that you poke holes in or cheese cloth (you can find it at the Dollar Tree!)  Leave in your fridge for 6 months to absorb nasty odors!

HACK 3:  Essential Oils in the Bathroom


Add a fairly generous amount (7 drops) of essential oil to the inside of your toilet paper roll.  It will freshen the bathroom every time you visit!

If you are looking for inexpensive oil that is perfect for all your home cleaning and fragrance needs, I recommend this one.

HACK 4:  Dresser Drawer Scents

Add a bar of soap to your dresser drawers.  Alternatively, spray a popsicle stick with essential oil or samples of perfume (the wood will really absorb the scent) and you will love the way your drawers smell every time you open it up!

Looking for my drawer organizers?  You can find them here!
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*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  Links contain affiliates.*

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    tara eklof says:
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    Great tips. I found out that Fabreeze and the wallflower room deodorizers contain formaldehyde from my daughters M.D. This is a great alternative. Bless you and your family.

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      I hope you give it a try, Tara! Thanks for reading and watching!

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    Karen Johsnsson says:
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    I love all of your ideas! The drawer organizer hyperlink took me to a blank page. Where can I get some of them?

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      I just fixed the link. Sorry about that!

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    Karen Johsnsson says:
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    The drawer organizer link took me to a blank page. Where can I get them?

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      You can get them here! : http://amzn.to/1QeHTU2

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    Michelle Stoffle says:
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    Kathryn… I can’t begin to tell you what an amazing women I think you are! I just happened to stumble across one of your dollar tree hauls and I have been “hooked” ever since! I think you are such a blessing to myself and many others! I was so excited to tell my sister about you… I had her immediately watch your organizing videos and at a few points she actually was in tears!!! She actually felt like you were speaking directly to her!!! I’m just so amazed for such a young woman that you are so knowledgeable ( not that young women aren’t) but you almost seem like an ” old soul”!!! I love that you include your faith and love for our Heavenly Father into your videos!!! You have such a way of speaking to my heart and I’m sure many others!!! Please continue to do this work our Lord has called you to do!!! I’m always so excited to see what you will do next… Even though my children are grown adults!!! God bless you and that precious little guy of yours… Also your amazing hubby Charlie!!!

    Lots of love, Michelle

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    Michelle Stoffle says:
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    Kathryn… I can’t begin to tell you what an amazing women I think you are! I just happened to stumble across one of your dollar tree hauls and I have been “hooked” ever since! I think you are such a blessing to myself and many others! I was so excited to tell my sister about you… I had her immediately watch your organizing videos and at a few points she actually was in tears!!! She actually felt like you were speaking directly to her!!! I’m just so amazed for such a young woman that you are so knowledgeable ( not that young women aren’t) but you almost seem like an ” old soul”!!! I love that you include your faith and love for our Heavenly Father into your videos!!! You have such a way of speaking to my heart and I’m sure many others!!! Please continue to do this work our Lord has called you to do!!! I’m always so excited to see what you will do next… Even though my children are grown adults!!! God bless you and that precious little guy of yours… Also your amazing hubby Charlie!!!

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    Michelle Stoffle says:
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    Kathryn… I can’t begin to tell you what an amazing women I think you are! I just happened to stumble across one of your dollar tree hauls and I have been “hooked” ever since! I think you are such a blessing to myself and many others! I was so excited to tell my sister about you… I had her immediately watch your organizing videos and at a few points she actually was in tears!!! She actually felt like you were speaking directly to her!!! I’m just so amazed for such a young woman that you are so knowledgeable ( not that young women aren’t) but you almost seem like an ” old soul”!!! I love that you include your faith and love for our Heavenly Father into your videos!!! You have such a way of speaking to my heart and I’m sure many others!!! Please continue to do this work our Lord has called you to do!!! I’m always so excited to see what you will do next… Even though my children are grown adults!!! God bless you and that precious little guy of yours… Also your amazing hubby Charlie!!

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      doitonadimeblog says:
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      What a kind comment. Thank you so much for your sweet words, Michelle! Blessings to you and your family!

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