THE SMELL OF YOUR MEMPHIS APARTMENT
Mar 31st, 2007 by Memphis Apartments
What’s the first thing you notice about a Memphis apartment the moment you enter, before you have a chance to look around? Many people answer: the smell. Every Memphis apartment has a smell all its own. That smell comes from a combination of things such as the food cooked there, the cologne worn by the residents, and the products used for cleaning. As a Memphis apartment dweller, your place may even have some lingering smells, good and bad, from previous tenants. Sometimes these scents are trapped in carpeting and window treatments. But hopefully, your landlord or the previous tenant thoroughly cleaned the apartment before you moved in, so you’re starting with a fresh, clean slate.
If you want to have a great smelling Memphis apartment, you have many commercial products to choose from, such as carpet fresheners and air freshening sprays, candles, and solids. Many of these items are very effective in getting rid of odors and providing temporary, pleasant scents to environments. Although some of the commercial products may seem a bit too perfumery to sensitive noses, you can typically find lighter scents at discount stores and grocery stores very easily.
If you’re looking for something more natural, aromatherapy items such as incense, candles, and oils might be just what you need. Aromatherapy is the ancient art of using fragrance to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Essential oils are the plant essences used in aromatherapy, and each oil has its own unique healing properties. Aromatherapy items have become quite popular over the last few years, and such items are widely available at bath shops, discount stores, boutiques, and many other retail establishments. You can also find these items priced affordably on various Web sites. (More and more crop up every day, so simply go to a search engine and search for “Aromatherapy” for listings of Web-based companies selling such items. Be sure to check the site for secure ordering technology before you buy from it.)
If you’re interested in aromatherapy and looking for incense, essential oils, and candle scents with specific qualities, use the following as a guide:
· Bergamot has a citrus scent and can help relieve anxiety and depression.
· Eucalyptus has a mint-like woody scent and can help clear up sinus congestion.
· Jasmine is a floral scent said to help alleviate depression and calm nerves.
· Lavender, a floral scent, is widely used for relaxation and can even help with insomnia, headaches, and congestion.
· Orange has a citrus scent that can reduce stress and lift spirits.
· Patchouli is a musty, earthy scent that is good for the skin.
· Ylang ylang is a floral scent and often used to relieve stress and promote relaxation.