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Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandra Amaya

I think the reason its smells for me is because I walked into a hose once that smelled of dog urine so badly that it made me sick. I use tons of scented cleaners (my fave is Mr. Clean citrus scent), lots of candles, air fresheners, carpet deodorizers. Even though we don't have pets I'm afriad of my house smelling bad.

I like to use this thick liquid called "brown soap" to clean the floors, its a very old product, but has like a soft/clean scent to it.
Once a week i "dettol" the place.
I have those scented candles all over the place, and the 3 in 1 plug in freshners.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

I like to use this thick liquid called "brown soap" to clean the floors, its a very old product, but has like a soft/clean scent to it.
Once a week i "dettol" the place.
I have those scented candles all over the place, and the 3 in 1 plug in freshners.

My favorites are candles (I LOVE THEM) and the glade scent machine with the scent stories discs. Traci got it for me for Christmas or Anniversary one year and it makes your whole house smell GREAT! I also love burning oil in simmer pots. *sighs* It's the simple things in life that make me happy.

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

My favorites are candles (I LOVE THEM) and the glade scent machine with the scent stories discs. Traci got it for me for Christmas or Anniversary one year and it makes your whole house smell GREAT! I also love burning oil in simmer pots. *sighs* It's the simple things in life that make me happy.

Oh i definatly agree with you Angie, its the simple things in life!! I once made a thread on here about home made scent with recipes.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Oh i definatly agree with you Angie, its the simple things in life!! I once made a thread on here about home made scent with recipes.

Ohhh, I'll have to look that up!

Gina · 03-20-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandra Amaya

I had a hard time choosing between those two. I picked the smell thinking of either bad smells or a very good smell...I love candles

Okay girls, I see a lot of houses on a daily base, being that I am a realtor. I must say cleaniness is first, and then smell.<actually they tie> I love candles but I have to tell you girls, that if a house smells really bad because of lack of cleaning, all the candles will do is cover it ,sometimes clashing with the scent.. Trust me I have sat many of open houses with this happening.. and my allergies kick in...lol

Mandy · 03-20-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Okay girls, I see a lot of houses on a daily base, being that I am a realtor. I must say cleaniness is first, and then smell.<actually they tie> I love candles but I have to tell you girls, that if a house smells really bad because of lack of cleaning, all the candles will do is cover it ,sometimes clashing with the scent.. Trust me I have sat many of open houses with this happening.. and my allergies kick in...lol

YUK!!!! The smell of an unclean house, mixed with candle scent has to smell nasty

I can imagine thats got to clash ewwwwww

Chandra Amaya · 03-20-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Okay girls, I see a lot of houses on a daily base, being that I am a realtor. I must say cleaniness is first, and then smell.<actually they tie> I love candles but I have to tell you girls, that if a house smells really bad because of lack of cleaning, all the candles will do is cover it ,sometimes clashing with the scent.. Trust me I have sat many of open houses with this happening.. and my allergies kick in...lol

oh I didn't me candles could cover it up. I was saying candles are an example of on of the really good smells I would notice.

cindy0721 · 03-20-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rivermom

Id have to say how clean or dirty it is...But if it smells then that would be my first notice.

ditto.... I am the same way...

Janet · 03-21-2007, 02:25 AM

I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in. I usually don't look at their housekeeping unless it's really a horrible site, I'm looking more at the decorating style...always want new ideas.

I need a new sweeper, this one is three years old. I'm thinking of a Dyson.

Lissa · 03-21-2007, 05:58 AM

My mum would laugh, but I've become a little bit of a neat freak, so cleanliness is a big deal for me. I remember the first time I went to my boyfriend's house (he's 19, and lives with his family cause it's better than paying rent, I'm only 20, there's only a 10 month age gap) I just about fell over. They're not very tidy people, it's not like they leave plates of food everywhere, the place smells fine, there just isn't much of a clear surface anywhere, and their dog likes to play with laundry so his sister's underwear is sometimes in the middle of the living room. My boyfriend's room was a total wreck, but he's started to clean it up, maybe I'm being a good influence on him

I know I can't change him, I've accepted the fact that if I marry him I'm gonna be the one doing most, if not all, of the cleaning...

And it's always nice to walk into a house that just plain smells good, so if it smells bad that's a terrible first impression!!

Chandra Amaya · 03-21-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in.

Exactly what I meant ....the smells you get before ever getting inside... hopefully the good ones but sometimes the bad

Marilyn · 03-23-2007, 07:53 PM

The first thing that I notice is the furniture, and the style of the home, whether it is coordinated or shabby chic (nice way of saying hodge podge

). Also, does it feel homey? Then I notice the cleanliness. Smell used to be a big deal with me. When I was a small child, I noticed that each families home had a unique, very identifiable, smell. However, as I've gotten older, I'm losing my sense of smell, so this is not so great a factor now.

Taurus Babe · 04-12-2007, 05:20 PM

I would say the cleanliness (is that a word?) and the smell are right there together for me.

Speaking of which, I need to start cleaning this place. But the door tops, they can stay dusty!!!

Taurus Babe · 04-12-2007, 05:21 PM

Do we have any beer drinker/vacuumers out there? Just mixes it up a bit.

what can I say, I'm living on the edge!

View Poll Results: When you enter a house for the first time, what's the first thing you notice?
the colors	0	0%
how clean or dirty it is	14	63.64%
how it smells	7	31.82%
how light or dark it is	1	4.55%
the decorating style	5	22.73%
other	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2007, 02:25 AM	#24
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I usually notice smells first....sometimes you can smell it before you even walk in. I usually don't look at their housekeeping unless it's really a horrible site, I'm looking more at the decorating style...always want new ideas. I need a new sweeper, this one is three years old. I'm thinking of a Dyson. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

03-21-2007, 05:58 AM	#25
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	My mum would laugh, but I've become a little bit of a neat freak, so cleanliness is a big deal for me. I remember the first time I went to my boyfriend's house (he's 19, and lives with his family cause it's better than paying rent, I'm only 20, there's only a 10 month age gap) I just about fell over. They're not very tidy people, it's not like they leave plates of food everywhere, the place smells fine, there just isn't much of a clear surface anywhere, and their dog likes to play with laundry so his sister's underwear is sometimes in the middle of the living room. My boyfriend's room was a total wreck, but he's started to clean it up, maybe I'm being a good influence on him I know I can't change him, I've accepted the fact that if I marry him I'm gonna be the one doing most, if not all, of the cleaning... And it's always nice to walk into a house that just plain smells good, so if it smells bad that's a terrible first impression!! __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

03-23-2007, 07:53 PM	#27
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	The first thing that I notice is the furniture, and the style of the home, whether it is coordinated or shabby chic (nice way of saying hodge podge ). Also, does it feel homey? Then I notice the cleanliness. Smell used to be a big deal with me. When I was a small child, I noticed that each families home had a unique, very identifiable, smell. However, as I've gotten older, I'm losing my sense of smell, so this is not so great a factor now. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

04-12-2007, 05:20 PM	#28
Taurus Babe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 668	I would say the cleanliness (is that a word?) and the smell are right there together for me. Speaking of which, I need to start cleaning this place. But the door tops, they can stay dusty!!! __________________ Taurus Babe aka Thorsmomma

04-12-2007, 05:21 PM	#29
Taurus Babe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 668	Ps Do we have any beer drinker/vacuumers out there? Just mixes it up a bit. what can I say, I'm living on the edge! __________________ Taurus Babe aka Thorsmomma

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