Goodbye smell of closed: the tricks with bay leaves and cloves

Farewell smell of closed: the tricks with laurel leaves and cloves can transform the atmosphere of the house, making it fresh and more welcoming without resorting to artificial scents.

The smells of closed and humidity are among the most annoying to bear. Sometimes it is enough to leave a room closed for a couple of days to find yourself with that heavy air, difficult to eliminate. Yet there are simple and natural remedies, handed down by tradition, which not only neutralize bad smells but also spread a warm and spicy perfume. The laurel leaves and cloves are among these allies, and their effectiveness surprises anyone who feels them.

To start experimenting immediately, just have some dry laurel leafs available and a handful of cloves: a coupling that has been used in the kitchen for centuries and which now also conquers in the field of the natural fragrance of the house. Discovering how to use them means having a remedy always at hand, cheap and incredibly effective.

Laurel leaves against the smell of closed: more than a simple aroma

The laurel leaves, known above all as a spice to flavor soups and roasts, hide truly powerful aromatic properties. Their herbaceous and slightly balsamic fragrance manages to neutralize the stagnant smell typical of the unreserved environments. It is no coincidence that in many cultures they were burned to purify domestic spaces. A practical way to exploit them is to put them in a small cloth bag and put it in the wardrobes or drawers: in addition to keeping unpleasant odors away, they also discourage the presence of tarmes and insects. It is believed that, if you burn in a heat -resistant bowl, they can release an aroma that vaguely recalls the eucalyptus, perfect for giving new life to a closed room.

And to think that often these leaves are forgotten on the bottom of the pantry, when instead they could be a simple and natural remedy to improve the air at home. Their versatility makes them a precious ally to rediscover.

Cloves: small but very powerful

There are those who call them the spicy secret to give character to the air of the house. Their perfume never goes unnoticed, because very little is enough to transform a room. It is curious to think how a small spice is capable of dominating space. In many popular traditions, cloves were considered a symbol of protection, used not only to cook but also to perfume environments. It is not uncommon for their aroma to evoke memories of parties or special moments.

Here are some practical ways to use them:

• Infilized in oranges, they create suggestive and capable aromatic decorations of lasting for a long time.

• Inserted in a slightly moistened cotton ball, they smell in a few hours any room.
• Boiled together with a bay leaf, they spread a natural fragrance that reaches every corner of the house.
• Added to the hot water of a bowl, release a relaxing spicy steam.

There is no need to exaggerate: few spices are enough to release a persistent and enveloping aroma, perfect to say goodbye to the smell of closed and welcome a warmer and more pleasant atmosphere.

Practical tricks against the smell of closed with bay leaf and cloves

Those looking for fast and natural solutions can experience different methods, without the need for expensive or chemical products. For example, you can boil laurel leaves and cloves in water to let the aromatic steam spread to the rooms, or create fragrant bags to put in the wardrobes or drawers. Another idea is to insert the cloves in a bright candle, so that the heat slowly releases the fragrance. Even the homemade pot-poores, enriched with dried citrus peel and a pinch of cinnamon, can become an effective and decorative ally.

Each method has its own charm and can be adapted to different needs: there are those who prefer a delicate aroma and those who love a more intense and persistent perfume. Making the home air fresh and pleasant does not require great expenses or artificial products. Just draw on ingredients that often have already in the kitchen and let yourself be surprised by their effectiveness.

And who knows, perhaps these small gestures will soon become a daily ritual to find well -being within the home.

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