Cozy Season Cleaning: How to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh With Fall Scents

Fall is all about cozy vibes—pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and crisp autumn air. But if your house smells musty, it ruins the atmosphere. Cleaning paired with natural fall scents is the perfect way to refresh your home.

Start With a Clean Slate

• Tackle odors at the source: Empty trash cans, wash pet bedding, and clean the fridge before layering on scents.

• Freshen fabrics: Wash blankets, curtains, and rugs—these hold onto odors more than you realize.

Add Fall Scents Naturally

• Stovetop simmer pots: Boil water with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, or apple peels.

• DIY sprays: Mix water, vanilla extract, and essential oils for a natural room spray.

• Candles & wax melts: Go for scents like pumpkin, cedarwood, or apple cider.

Keep It Balanced

Too much scent can feel overwhelming. Stick to one or two fragrances throughout the home to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. A fresh-smelling home doesn’t come from candles alone—it starts with a clean space. Add seasonal scents on top of a tidy home, and you’ll create a cozy fall retreat!