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Home scent??

TX-starlight — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:12:04 GMT

I posted this on an old thread/post, which was deleted. (I guess since it was a few yrs old).

Wanting to know what method of home scents does everyone use? Scentsy, candles (preferably not), wax warmers, Or what? I recently bought the Glade plug-ins. The bottle of scent didn't even last a month. This seems pricey!! I like the idea of plug-in & forget, not a fan of lighting candles. Help me out ladies!

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GCR18 — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:19:12 GMT

I use the febreeze version of the plug in. It lasts somewhere around a month, maybe a little more. I buy the refills at Wal-Mart when the season is over. They have a clearance section in my local store and they mark the refills down half price.

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MickD — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:29:30 GMT

@TX-starlight I light a candle in my living room at night for 1 to 2 hours and it's fragrance floats through my house.

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Mominohio — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:54:55 GMT

Honestly, the older I get, the more sensitive my sinuses get, and while I do use wax melts in an electric melter thingy (sorry to be so darn technical LOL), and occasionally light a candle, I prefer to just clean good, keep the cat boxes very clean (I have two cats, the boxes are in the basement and I clean them twice a day) and even in the cold weather, open the windows every so often to get fresh air in the house.

Fragrances bother me more all the time.

In the summer our windows are open all the time, as we have no air conditioning, so I don't worry about the house getting too smelly or stale then. In the winter, mostly cooking certain things cause me to want to put some kind of fragrance in the air for a short time.

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tucsongal — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:23:43 GMT

I use a few drops of essential oil in water with an electric oil warmer. I’ve found that I prefer a single scent such as peppermint or lemongrass.

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IMW — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:24:10 GMT

wrote:
Honestly, the older I get, the more sensitive my sinuses get, and while I do use wax melts in an electric melter thingy (sorry to be so darn technical LOL), and occasionally light a candle, I prefer to just clean good, keep the cat boxes very clean (I have two cats, the boxes are in the basement and I clean them twice a day) and even in the cold weather, open the windows every so often to get fresh air in the house.

Fragrances bother me more all the time.

In the summer our windows are open all the time, as we have no air conditioning, so I don't worry about the house getting too smelly or stale then. In the winter, mostly cooking certain things cause me to want to put some kind of fragrance in the air for a short time.

I totally agree. I always open windows, especially bathroom after shower. I clean toilet, kitchen garbage very, very often.
I use air diffusers in a light scent like linen or rain. They last months.
Enjoy coming into my house and smelling nothing.
Also have problem sinuses, headaches-chemicals bother me.

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mcducky — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:31:17 GMT

As a chronic migraine sufferer I am very careful about the scents I allow in to my home. Fortunately I have a whole house air cleaner. About once a month I turn that on and open a door or window. Ah....fresh pine air.

However, I do enjoy candles and have mostly switched to the nice battery ones. The expensive ones on QVC look so real! Hubby appreciates scented candles so we'll light them occassionally.

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ID2 — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:02:07 GMT

Ugg I can't stand scents, smells in my home! I can't even stand the smell of a scented candle burning! My house smells naturally clean and scentless thank you.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:11:41 GMT

DH has allergies and asthma so I would say lemon 🍋 works the best for us.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:27:33 GMT

I burn scented candles continuously, when I'm home, for the light, as well. Love them.

Jars and tea lights are a must-have for me.🔥

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dex — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:46:08 GMT

I put a drop or two of essential oil on the furnace vent filter and that is a gentle freshener.

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pattypeep — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:00:51 GMT

@TX-starlight I burn "sugar cookie" scented candles 12 months out of the year. I love a natural scent. I also have suffered with migraines for over 60 years and cannot tolerate sweet strong scents. I receive candles sometimes from friends that I could not possibly burn. I open them and just let them sit in the laundry room or near the litter box and never light them.

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Zhills — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:06:46 GMT

I started using some Goat Milk soap in my bathrooms and they smell sooooo fresh! Extra bonus!

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traveler — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:22:40 GMT

I am on my way to Bath and Bodywork to see their wallflower sale. It is a plug in. I have wax tarts from scentsy, yankee and at best they seem to last 2 days.

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ccassaday — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:06:02 GMT

I love my Yankee candle scenterpiece warmer.

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traveler — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:42:58 GMT

I like the yankee scenterpiece too but I find it harder and harder to find the melt cups unless I order.

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RedTop — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:26:35 GMT

I use wax melts, candle warmers, votives and tea lights. I also do a simmer pot on the stove with dollar store cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:44:13 GMT

I use a nebulizing diffuser. I have quite a collection of EOs of all kinds. One of my favorites is the Cheer Up Buttercup by Now Foods. It's a blend of different oils that makes me feel good when I smell it.

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panda1234 — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:21:58 GMT

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Honestly, the older I get, the more sensitive my sinuses get, and while I do use wax melts in an electric melter thingy (sorry to be so darn technical LOL), and occasionally light a candle, I prefer to just clean good, keep the cat boxes very clean (I have two cats, the boxes are in the basement and I clean them twice a day) and even in the cold weather, open the windows every so often to get fresh air in the house.

Fragrances bother me more all the time.

In the summer our windows are open all the time, as we have no air conditioning, so I don't worry about the house getting too smelly or stale then. In the winter, mostly cooking certain things cause me to want to put some kind of fragrance in the air for a short time.

I totally agree. I always open windows, especially bathroom after shower. I clean toilet, kitchen garbage very, very often.
I use air diffusers in a light scent like linen or rain. They last months.
Enjoy coming into my house and smelling nothing.
Also have problem sinuses, headaches-chemicals bother me.

@IMW I have to ask, what brand of diffusers do you use? The ones I use, mostly Pier One, only last 2 - 3 weeks at most.

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panda1234 — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:25:29 GMT

@traveler I use BBW wallflowers and they only last about 10 - 14 days. How long do they last for you?