Every home has a unique scent. Still, some houses — we hate to say it — smell better than others. No matter how clean you keep your house, there are tons of odors that will develop naturally, especially when you factor in the inevitable pet mess, overflowing trash can, and smelly shoe collection. Although some smells require more elbow grease and patience (like, ya know, when your pup decides your carpet is a bathroom), there are tons of ways to freshen up your home’s overall aroma on a daily basis.
We turned to top interior designers to get their best tips on how to make your house smell good (or even, better than good), tackling everything from grimy microwaves to musty closets. While you may be tempted to burn a few fragrant candles for a quick aroma fix, work your way down this list to deodorize your house from top to bottom, starting with the stinky garbage disposal in your kitchen sink.
Clean your garbage disposal.
Notice a lingering stink in your kitchen? If so, check the sink. “To get rid of the odor in your garbage disposal, spritz a dollop of lemon-scented dish soap down into the