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 Hello Readers, 

Happy Friday! I  hope all of you have a fantastic weekend and enjoy doing whatever you enjoy most in Central Oregon. Do you enjoy the fall? Fall happens to be one of my favorite seasons. Yes, I am a pumpkin spice freak! Speaking of pumpkin spice, here is some interesting information on how to properly get your 'smells right' if you are listing your home. Some of the most beautiful homes can sit on the market for long periods of time. It's not necessarily because they aren't priced well, it could be something as simple as how the home smells when you first walk in. These small details are often over looked. Here are some great tips and tricks I hope you find useful.

Cheers!

-Elle

                                Home Staging: Fragrance, Smells, and Odors

Nothing smells better than clean!

The source of the most common problem odors: pets, smoking, cooking, and mold or mildew.

A zippered pillowcase filled with cedar chips, placed under a pet’s pillow bed, will absorb most of the unpleasant odors.

Boiling an apple, a teaspoon of cinnamon, and a few drops of vanilla on the stove will remove burnt smells in the kitchen. Add orange peels to make a simmering potpourri.

Sprinkle baking soda directly onto carpets, rugs, and sofas to eliminate odors—then let it sit for at least 30 minutes before vacuuming.

A bowl of vinegar placed in a room for a day or two will help neutralize smoke odors.

Small cotton balls with a few drops of your favorite perfume or cologne, tucked discreetly around the home, can freshen a room.

Candles, plug-ins, and home fragrance sprays can work wonders when the scent is well chosen, and not overdone.

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