Lifestyle Desk – In the era of social media, new home remedies and life hacks go viral every day. One of these easy and natural methods is becoming very popular among people these days. If lemon peels and bay leaves are boiled in water, the air of the house gets filled with freshness and the bad smell of the entire house including the kitchen can be removed. Especially in this rainy season, this method proves to be very beneficial. This hack does not require any expensive air freshener or chemical product. Let us know how to make it.
How to prepare this easy hack?
It is very easy to adopt this home remedy. First of all, pour 2–3 cups of water in a pan or vessel. After this, add fresh peels of one or two lemons and 3-4 bay leaves. Now let this mixture boil on low flame for 10-15 minutes. As the water heats up, the natural aroma of lemon and bay leaves begins to spread throughout the house along with the steam. Many people also add a small piece of cinnamon or clove to it, which can make the aroma even better.
Why does it smell good?
Natural aromatic oils (essential oils) are found in lemon peels, which spread in the air when heated. At the same time, the natural aroma present in bay leaves also helps in scenting the atmosphere. This is the reason why the steam coming out of this boiling mixture gives a feeling of freshness in the house. Especially after cooking, this method can be helpful in reducing the strong smell coming in the kitchen for some time.
Natural alternative to air freshener
For those who want to reduce the use of chemical air fresheners, this can be an easy and budget-friendly option. Lemon and bay leaves are usually easily available in every kitchen, so it can be prepared anytime. Apart from this, the remaining lemon peels after use are also reused, which also reduces food waste.
What things should be kept in mind?
Although this method may help in spreading good fragrance in the house for some time, it should not be considered as a permanent solution. If there is a persistent smell in the house or kitchen, then it is important to clean and solve the real cause like dustbin, drain, dampness or poor ventilation. Also, never go out of the house leaving water boiling on the gas and keep the utensils away from the reach of children.
