Simmer Pot Recipes To Make Your House Smell Amazing
Did you know scents can affect a person’s mood or work performance? I know, crazy right? But there’s science behind it! A fresh smelling space makes us much happier, it’s a scientific fact![1]
The problem is, being energy effecient, modern homes are pretty air-tight, meaning smells tend to linger on for longer. Yes, you could light up a few scented candles but they don’t always do the job in other parts of the house – unless you’re happy to leave unattended candles burning throughout the house!
However, it’s not difficult to give your home that fancy spa smell, without a candle in site.
Use these all natural stove top simmering scents to make your home smell super clean and wonderful!
The idea is to bring to a boil 2-3 cups of water along with fresh fruit, fresh herbs, and extracts. Then simmer on low heat and your home will start to smell amazing. If you’re the forgetful type, then you can also do these in a slow cooker.
If you leave all the internal doors in your home open, the smell will permiate through the entire house (or apartment) in one sweep.
It’s also a great way to use up scrapes of fruit, peel and herbs, saving you money in the process!
Spring Lemon-Rosemary Simmer Pot
Lemon, rosemary, vanilla Read more…
Let this mixture simmer all day, it’ll fill your house with a heavenly scent. You can use the same mixture for about 2 days, but you’ll want to change it after that or else it’ll smell a little weird. Read more…
Summer Tropical Citrus Stovetop Potpourri
Lemon, lime, orange, pineapple juice, and an ounce of coconut extract Read more…
An awesome yummy-licious tropical summery scent that will penetrate your nostrils and you wanna do the hula! It smells like a pineapple upside down cake is baking in the oven….yum! This concoction should last you a few days. Read more…
Citrus Mint Scent of Summer
Lime, vanilla, thyme, and mint Read more…
Fill your entire house with the smell of summer herb garden with this simple potpourru recipe. Read more…
The Perfect Fall Potpourri
Orange peel, cinnamon, apple, almond, cloves and vanilla. Read more…
This recipe has Fall written all over it. Just as Fall is a kaleidoscope of colors, this recipe if a festival of smells. It will make you feel all warm, cozy and autumnal. You can reuse this mix for three days, and store it in the fridge overnight. Read more…
Dried Autumn Simmer Pot
Rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus leaves, peppermint, and bay leaves Read more…
When gloomyness of Fall sets in inject some cozyness into your home and your senses. Read more…
Thanksgiving Simmering Stovetop Potpourri
Apple cider, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon Read more…
When your guests arrive to your home for your Thanksgiving feast, welcome them in with this wonderful holiday aroma! Read more…
Christmas Cranberry & Cinnamon Stove Top Potpourri
Orange, cinnamon, cranberries, cloves, and nutmeg Read more…
This simmering stove top potpourri will last for up to 3 days, and leave your entire house smelling like Christmas. Read more…
Stovetop Potpourri
REMEMBER: If needed, you can add more water to the pan/pot as it simmers away through the day.
References:
[1] http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-scents-affect-peoples/
