Non Traditional Air Fresheners (Accessories in general)

Member Name: gailmill

Product:	Accessories in general
Date:	05/09/00 (26 review reads)
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Advantages: Natural as opposed to 'manufacured' scent

Disadvantages: not as convenient I suppose

I tend not to use spray air fresheners because they smell so 'false' so I use a number of different ways to scent my home.

Nice aromas though really make a difference to your surroundings. Citrus scents are lively and invigorating, sandalwood and patchouli are more sensual and ideal for
the bedroom. Pine promotes a feeling of cleanliness and florals evoke memories of the great outdoors. All these perfumes can be replicated in the home without the use of a spray can!

Scented candles are very popular these days and you can purchase the smallest candles which fit into little glass holders, right through to large pillars and unusual shaped candles with many wicks. Not only do these products create a warm and subtle fragrance, they also look nice. Some scented candles come in decorative containers so when the
candle is used the container can be utilised in another way.

Incense goes back many centuries and is a lovely way to release wonderful aromas into the air. Incense comes in sticks or in small cones which, when lit, emit the most
wonderful aromas.

'Burning' essential oils in an oil burner or spraying (in a dilution of water) around the house is another way to make your environment smell gorgeous. In addition, essential oils have many therapeutic properties as well as smelling divine. 'Green' oils, such as Basil, Clary Sage, Marjoram or Rosemary provide fresh, herbal smells. Citrus oils, including Mandarin, Lime, Lemon or Grapefruit are tangy, sharp and give out an invigorating freshness. Frankincense, Vetivert and Myrrh evoke a warm, woody feeling and brings tranquillity to the surroundings.

Other ways to perfume your home are with pot pourri, which can be purchased readily from many home style and craft shops, pomanders, which are easily made by making holes in an orange and filling with various whole spices such as cloves and peppercorns. These are particularly nice around Christmas t
ime. Also fresh flowers can be placed strategically around the house to provide a wonderful
fragrance as well as a beautiful display.

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