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The Sun
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Cleaner at 5-star hotel reveals why you MUST start leaving cinnamon out & it's amazing in bedrooms not just the kitchen
EVER walked into a luxury hotel room and wondered how it smells so fresh, clean and comforting? A cleaner for high-end, five-star hotels has revealed that they don't rely on expensive sprays or plug-ins, but on a simple pantry staple: cinnamon. 3 3 This £1 hack has been quietly used in upscale hotels for years to give rooms a warm, inviting scent without overpowering chemicals — and it works just as well at home. Samantha Reed, 41, who worked as a senior housekeeper at a five-star hotel in central London for over 12 years, said: 'Guests always ask what we use to make the rooms smell so nice. 'The secret is often something as simple as a jar of cinnamon. 'It gives off a subtle, spicy scent that makes the whole space feel clean and cosy — without that fake perfume smell.' Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a natural compound responsible for its distinctive scent. When exposed to warm air, it slowly releases vapours that neutralise odours and create a pleasant fragrance in enclosed spaces. Unlike artificial air fresheners that mask smells, cinnamon actually helps absorb unpleasant odours — especially musty smells that linger in bedrooms, bathrooms, and wardrobes. An expert from Plumbworld said: 'Cinnamon isn't just for baking — it's a gentle, natural deodoriser that works well in small spaces where stale air builds up.' A jar of ground cinnamon or a bundle of sticks costs as little as £1–£1.50 and lasts up to two weeks per use. Compared to buying plug-in air fresheners or chemical sprays (£2–£4 each), a monthly cinnamon refill could save you around £30–£50 per year — all while reducing plastic waste and avoiding overpowering artificial scents. Aldi is selling a home organizing essential for just $29.99 – and it's $46 cheaper than the Home Depot version The expert advised: 'This method is especially helpful in bathrooms where steam and moisture can cause musty smells. 'Cinnamon doesn't just mask the air — it refreshes it naturally.' WHERE TO PUT IT The best places to leave cinnamon are guest bedrooms, bathrooms or ensuites, under-stairs cupboards, wardrobes and linen drawers, and utility rooms or cloakrooms. These smaller, often enclosed areas are more prone to lingering smells and poor ventilation, which the cinnamon can help counteract naturally. 3 If you want to go further with natural room scents and leave your home smelling like a five-star resort, you can also leave a bowl of baking soda with a few drops of lavender oil under the sink. Alternatively, you can tuck dryer sheets inside cushion covers or curtains, or simmer citrus peels and cloves in a pot of water for a seasonal scent boost. A final tip is to spray linen with a mix of water and essential oil for a light fabric refresh. YOU don't need any fancy diffusers or electricity to try this hack... Find a small glass jar or ramekin — even a clean jam jar will do. Add 2–3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon or 3–4 cinnamon sticks. Place the jar in a warm spot — such as near a window that gets sunlight, on a radiator shelf, or beside your bathroom sink. Replace the cinnamon every 10–14 days, or top it up as needed. For an extra boost, you can add a few drops of essential oil (like vanilla, clove or orange) to the mix. The warmth activates the cinnamon's scent, helping it gently fill the room — without any smoke, sprays or electricity. Hotel cleaner Samantha Reed adds: 'I use it in my own home now too. It's ideal in places like wardrobes, guest rooms, or even the downstairs loo. "And there's no plastic waste or artificial smells to worry about.'
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains is selling ‘beautiful' Dubai air freshener that ‘smells just like holidays' for just £2.29
HOME BARGAINS is selling a "beautiful" Dubai air freshener that "smells just like holidays". Shoppers are racing to get their hands on the air freshener after spotting the product at the bargain retailer. Bargain hunters are raving about ' Dubai ' sprays that smell out of this world - and they can be yours for a steal from Home Bargains. Not only are the scents incredible, but the viral buys are super affordable too. One savvy shopper spotted these Laylah Air Fresheners in store for just £2.29. They posted a picture of the items on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK. The popular sprays, known as Nusuk Layali, are imported from the United Arab Emirates. They come in stunning 300ml bottles with an assortment of fragrances on offer. Smelling just like holiday these captivating sprays will rejuvenate any room and transport you back to those dreamy Arabian nights. The air fresheners are available in four scents - Arwa (blue), Oud Wood (black), Oud Romancia (red) and Haya (white). Home Bargains fans eagerly rushed to the comments, keen to share their rave reviews of the bargain buys. One impressed customer shared: "The only air freshener I have used where the smell actually stays - love them!" "The white one we got smells amazing and lasts forever," another added. Others shared which one was their favourite with another user saying: "The red one smells lovely and looks pretty on the shelf!" One even said: "I think it smells like some of the place I visited whilst in Dubai!" Shoppers have even claimed that one of the scents smells like Marc Jacobs Daisy, but without the jaw-dropping £79.20 price tag. I've made my home smell amazing with a £2 Home Bargains buy - I bought 4 & it's like a £79 Marc Jacobs Daisy explosion One TikTok user, a make up artist from the UK, previously gave her followers a close-up look of the sprays, racking up 341,000 views. But you'll need to get your shoes at the ready if you want to stock up, as Home Bargains have warned people that 'you need to be quick if you want these.' But if you're not looking for home fragrances, the store has a number of other bargains on offer. With temperatures soaring, the retailer has a cheap dog accessory for sale that is perfect for keeping your dog cool this summer. Selling at just 79p, this pet item is both useful for helping them in 30C heat, as well as being a stylish accessory that is cheap. And if you want to elevate your home in seconds, you may want to invest in their faux olive tree. travel sets that kids will love.
CNET
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 21, #1463
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle isn't too tough. It's kind of a pretty word, with simple letters. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wordle hints Before we show you today's Wordle answer, we'll give you some hints. If you don't want a spoiler, look away now. Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats Today's Wordle answer has no repeated letters. Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels There are two vowels in today's Wordle answer. Wordle hint No. 3: First letter Today's Wordle answer begins with G. Wordle hint No. 4: Brand name Today's Wordle answer is the name of an air freshener brand. Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning Today's Wordle answer can refer to an open space in a forest. TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWER Today's Wordle answer is GLADE. Yesterday's Wordle answer Yesterday's Wordle answer, June 20, No. 1462 was TAUPE. Recent Wordle answers June 16, No. 1458: PETTY June 17, No. 1459: PRANK June 18, No. 1460: MUNCH June 19, No. 1461: CURIO
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
'Cleanfluencers' reveal 10 nifty hacks to keep your house smelling great between deep cleans
No matter how hard you scrub the floors, a house doesn't feel clean until it smells good. This was the idea that FMCG giant Procter & Gamble used to turn its air freshener Febreze from a 'flop' into a billion-dollar brand in the late Noughties - after it initially struggled to find buyers. By scenting the originally odour-less spray - that was designed to eliminate bad smells - the firm saw a massive uptick in sales of Febreze as people incorporated it into their daily lives as the final step of their cleaning rituals. The pleasant scent felt like a reward for their effort - an aspect of human psychology that has fuelled the sales of air fresheners, disinfectants, candles, and diffusers alike while also leading many to come up with their own, free hacks to make homes smell amazing. For instance, UK-based cleaning influencer Carly Wood - who has over 50,000 followers - recently revealed her top secrets for a divine-smelling house in a clip as she confessed 'it's the biggest compliment for me'. And it all starts with the basics, with Carly advising homeowners to deal with their bins as promptly as possible because they 'stink very quickly'. Her next 'old-school' trick is to add a few drops of essential oil to the inside of your toilet tube rolls. This will release the scent every time the roll spins, and you can do this every three-four days to keep your loo smelling delightfully fresh. 2. Set of 3 Honey & Silk Aroma Oils £4.80 Shop Finally, Carly advised pouring your best-smelling disinfectant in the sink, followed by some boiling water, as the scent diffuses through your home. 3. Astonish Zesty Lemon Concentrated Disinfectant 300ml £1.20 Shop Elsewhere, popular 'cleanfluencer' Georgia - who co-hosts The Homebirds podcast - shared her most effective hacks to 'make your home smell BEAUTIFUL' on TikTok last week. Her first trick is to stick felt pads in your drawers and spritz your favourite perfume on it. 4. Argos Home Felt Gard 25mm Round Pads - 16 Pack £1.50 Shop Spraying crease releaser on your bedsheets and duvet covers will keep your bedroom smelling lovely for hours, she added, and popping a dryer sheet into your pillowcases before washing them is also incredibly effective. 5. Lenor Crease Releaser Spray Removes Creases in Fabric, £10.23 Shop 'The next time you find yourself mopping your bathroom, don't just stop at mopping the floor,' she continued. Georgia advised using a floor cleaner with a strong scent, like Astonish's Peony Bloom variant, to swab her bathrooms walls and ceiling as well. 'I kid you not, the smell lasts for days.' 7. Astonish's Peony Bloom floor cleaner £1.09 Shop Meanwhile, one of Australia's best-known home influencers, Chantel Mia, surprised her 1.6 million TikTok followers when she revealed she mopped the tiles in her bathroom using shaving cream to 'neutralise odours'. 8. Gillette Classic Sensitive Shave Foam 200ml £2 Shop In a separate video, she tested different hacks that make her house always smell good and shared the best budget-friendly tricks - including popping two tablespoons of vanilla extract in a baking dish and put it in the oven to 'bake' for a few minutes. 'Your home will smell like cookies,' she revealed. 9. Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract £7 Shop The Melbourne-based mum also swears by dunking cotton balls in essential oils and placing them strategically around the house including under bin liners. For the tenth tip, it's worth looking into high quality room sprays to upgrade your cleaning routine with minimal effort. Co-founder of cleaning brand Preston Lane Preston Konrad states 'scent is half the battle. 'You know the feeling when you walk into a hotel and everything just smells clean? That's not bleach - it's intentional fragrance. I believe scent is one of the most powerful tools in your cleaning routine. Products that smell amazing instantly make your space feel fresher, even if it's not perfectly spotless.' Preston Lane has rolled out its range of innovative water-based room sprays made without no nasties imbued with scents that will transport you to a sun-soaked European holiday destination. Otherwise, Neom are known for their luxury home fragrances. If you'd like to whip up a DIY scent for your house, Chantel recommended boiling one sliced lemon, four sprigs of fresh rosemary, and one tablespoon of vanilla extract to create a refreshing scene. 'Allow to simmer to fill your home with fragrance,' Chantel wrote and carefully carried the pot of scented water around her home. 'Remember to keep topping up with water throughout the day.' TikTok users were thrilled with the insight, and one woman questioned how the leftovers should be used. 'Distilled water is a great room spray, or with 50/50 white vinegar and water you can make a multipurpose cleaner,' Chantel said. She also said the homemade scent last up to three full days, while a homemade spray would last a few months. 'Going to do that today, hopefully get rid of the foggy smell - all natural as well!' another person wrote in the comments of the video. 'I did this last night and it smelt like Williams Sonoma!' another said.
