{"id":7784,"date":"2025-08-20T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/guides\/?p=7784"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:10:05","slug":"11-home-odor-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/guides\/home\/11-home-odor-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Solutions to Cover Odors and Make Your Home Smell Better, Starting at $5"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s nothing worse than coming home to a stinky house. Whether it&#8217;s your pets, musty upholstery or stinky garbage, bad smells can be hard to get rid of. But we&#8217;ve made things a little easier, and rounded up 11 solutions to cover odors and make your home smell good, without being overpowering. From <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JllB5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">carpet deodorizer<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UAFF6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">minimalist air freshener kits<\/a>, there are so many ways to make your home smell amazing, and our picks start at just %5<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So prepare for a better-smelling home with these high-end, low-priced options. Your nostrils will thank you.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cover-odors-and-make-your-home-smell-good-with-these-11-fresh-solutions\">Cover Odors and Make Your Home Smell Good With These 11 Fresh Solutions<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Customizable<\/strong>: You can control the smell, intensity and more with a plug-in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HwF1nm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Drift Home Scent Diffuser<\/a>. Make it stronger as needed, and pick from a range of pet- and kid-friendly fragrances \u2014 <em>just $36!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Luxury<\/strong>: There&#8217;s a reason why <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45sG1SM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Salt &amp; Stone candles<\/a> are so popular. The hand-poured candles are made from a coconut and soy wax blend. They&#8217;re a little pricey, but they can burn for up to 50 hours \u2014 <em>just $49!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Aromatherapy<\/strong>: An <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/464faeT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">oil diffuser<\/a> is easy to use. With the right essential oils, it&#8217;ll make your living space smell amazing, as well as acting as a gentle humidifier. Just don&#8217;t forget to change the water every once in a while \u2014<em> just $25!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Flower Child<\/strong>: Leave the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45WtVBo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Cocorrina Premium Reed Diffuser<\/a> in your bathroom or by the window. Either way, the scent of sandalwood and roses will spread whenever you add or change out the sticks. Enjoy up to 90 days of the floral scent, but keep it out of the way of pets \u2014 <em>just $20!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Spritz<\/strong>: Sometimes heavily upholstered rooms like bedrooms and living rooms just need a little spritz. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45Fe9t9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Mrs. Meyers&#8217; Room Spray<\/a> contains all-natural essential oils and eco-friendly ingredients, promising fresh smelling living \u2014 <em>just $5!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Kids and Pets<\/strong>: Homes with kids and pets (and older adults) are prone to spills of all kinds. Sprinkle <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JllB5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer<\/a> on your carpet before you vacuum and replace moldy smells with lemon, lavender and more choices \u2014<em> just $26!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Mothball Be Gone<\/strong>: Closets are prone to smelling musty, so fill grab a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ht2dCZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">scented sachets<\/a>. The packs of six come in all kinds of long-lasting floral scents like lavender, rose and more. And right now, they&#8217;re on sale \u2014 <em>just $13!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Trashy<\/strong>: There&#8217;s nothing worse than a stinky trash can. But <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3V6WxBB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hefty Watermelon-Scented trash bags<\/a> actually work to neutralize smells and odors. And no, the scent isn&#8217;t overpowering (trust us) \u2014<em> just $14!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Minimalism<\/strong>: While it doesn&#8217;t look like much, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UAFF6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Azuna Gel air fresheners<\/a> are super effective and not overpowering. Just refill the classy glass jar with the scented gel as needed. The scent will permeate within minutes \u2014 <em>just $35!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Simmer<\/strong>: Do things the old-fashioned way by putting a simmer pot on the stove. If you don&#8217;t want to make it yourself, just get a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oEinu5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">potpourri simmer pot kit<\/a>. It&#8217;s complete with all the fragrant ingredients you need (like cinnamon sticks and dried fruit slices) \u2014<em> just $13!<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Clean Air<\/strong>: Because certain types of airborne particles and gases can contribute to nasty odors, air purifiers make your room smell better. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LEVOIT-Purifiers-Freshener-Core-Mini\/dp\/B09GTRVJQM?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-home-homesmellgood-081225-20&amp;linkId=c280b3a6bec213624f2d74eddb2fcc8a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Levoit&#8217;s<\/a> is right at the budget mark, but it&#8217;s a good brand and the best option at the lowest price we&#8217;ve found \u2014<em> just $50!<\/em><\/li> <\/ul> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing worse than coming home to a stinky house. Whether it&#8217;s your pets, musty upholstery or stinky garbage, bad smells can be hard to get rid of. 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