Make your home more inviting this season

(ARA) - With the turn of the season, your home may need some freshening after the sand, sweat and fun of summer guests. According to the recent Glade Sense & Spray Fresh Facts survey, more than 75 percent of women are embarrassed by odors in their home. As families make their way indoors and begin closing up the windows, moms turn to smart and easy solutions for keeping our homes fresh, inviting and smelling great. In fact, 32 percent of women admit to noticing scent first when they enter the home, according to the survey.

Lifestyle expert, author and Savvy Mommy Victoria Pericon knows how important it is to keep her home smelling fresh for her family and guests. Between being a mother of three and founder of the award-winning parenting Web site SavvyMommy.com, Pericon tries to make sure her home is ready when the seasons change.

“As my family moves from the outdoors in, it’s important for me to keep our home looking and smelling fresh,” says Pericon. “With the kids heading back to school and the weather turning cooler, I take a few simple steps to make my home appealing and welcoming.”

Check out these tips Pericon uses to keep her home revitalized:
Create a Cozy Oasis – Get bedding ready for cold weather by bringing out flannel sheets and putting extra blankets on the beds. Place a few throws throughout the home so it’s easy to find a cozy nook.

Swap Shorts for Sweaters – Help your family get organized for the cooler months by swapping out shorts and swimsuits with scarves and jackets. Have each family member look for items that they no longer wear to donate to a local charity.

Keep It Fresh – The majority of women (64 percent) say a clean smell means a clean home, according to the Fresh Facts survey. Keep the bathroom smelling fresh with new Glade Sense & Spray Clear Springs. It is specially formulated to eliminate unwelcome odors while freshening the air and has a built-in motion sensor with a 30-minute lockout mode, so it automatically freshens only when you need it.

Bring In Warm Colors – Brighten up decorations with deeper colors that fit the season such as deep purples, rosy reds and vibrant oranges. Set out a bowl of apples, squash or mini pumpkins; or gather leaves and let the kids make a collage.

Plan Outdoor Activities – Cooler days don’t have to mean hibernation. Make a list of fun activities for the whole family to do together outside, such as visiting a pumpkin patch or going apple picking or hiking.

As the weather turns cooler, make sure your home is clean, organized and refreshed. For more tips on how to help make your home more inviting, visit www.glade.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent