How To Keep My House Smelling Good With Cats

Burning essential oils in a soapstone burner.

How to keep my house smelling good with cats. Shuetler suggested avoiding any of the stronger mints and more oily scents if there are cats in the house. You can spray it right on. Throw out orange or lemon peels or sprinkle some citronella oil around popular areas.

For that reason Nixon says its a good idea to stay away from overly sweet cloying smells when scenting your home. Cats are incredibly sensitive to smell so strong scents such as lavender peppermint or cinnamon are great for keeping them away. Pee-cleaner is absolutely correct that carpet is evil but when I read your Yarras post I flinch not from the idea that people say they can tell you have cats but from the kind of cleanliness you mother appears to enforce.

This is crucial if you want to keep your house free from the unwanted pet smell. Clean up oil leaks from your car. Keep the litter box clean and add baking soda to help absorb odors.

Make sure they hang in a way that will make them dry quickly and not keep being damp as that can cause them to smell even if not unclean. I currently use 11 cheap vodka and distilled water plus 40 drops of essential oils. Fresh air does a lot for how a place smells.

If you are uncomfortable using commercial scent repellents you can try to use natural or homemade repellents. How to keep your house smelling good without hurting your cats. Even if your dog has short hair.

Im a fan of having a library of scents she says. Wash your pets blankets toys bedding and food bowl using a white vinegar and mild dishwashing solution. If you love your sugar apple cinnamon candle Maker suggests saving that for times when youre home on your own.