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Ottilie Blackhall

I Test Luxury Fragrances, and This Is How I Scent-Scape for Spring Without Losing Heat to the Unpredictable Weather

A split header image of an open door through to a spacious office with open window, floral white curtains, a white desk, wooden desk chair, and tiled floor, and the ScentAir reed diffuser sitting on a shelf between vases, with a gold-framed mirror above.

We may be out of the depths of winter and almost into spring, but in many places across the US, it's still not warm enough to throw open your windows and welcome fresh air into your home.

Fortunately, as temperatures continue to shift and change day to day, you can still enjoy that 'fresh air' feeling, even when it's too cool to enjoy the real thing: The ScentAir Infused Liquidless Reeds, available at Amazon, are my favorite solution for elevating my home for spring, and filling it with a light, welcoming scent that feels far more luxurious than it really is.

While all the best home fragrances should always deliver on a beautiful fragrance, not all are non-toxic. On the contrary, these liquidless reeds are certified safe, liquidless, and look stylish when placed on a shelf, making them my best recommendation for faking a 'fresh air' feeling that lasts.

This Non-Toxic Reed Diffuser Makes Your Home Smell Like the Windows Are Always Open

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Once spring begins, I tend to open my windows at the smallest glimmer or shimmer of sunshine – I consider it part of my spring home cleaning ritual.

And after months of hunkering down at home, it feels refreshing to let in natural light and air, and let out all those stagnant, stale winter odors. But, done before the weather has fully warmed to the temperatures expected in mid to late spring, it can leave my space feeling cooler than desired.

For fragrancing my home, I've always favored my best reed diffusers for their easy, low-maintenance qualities, and The ScentAir Infused Liquidless Reeds, available at Amazon, are even more low-maintenance than most, with no liquid to worry about spilling or staining surfaces.

For that reason, I use mine in the 'Golden Bamboo' scent on my windowsill to emulate that 'fresh air' feel, even when colder weather prevents you from improving ventilation in your home.

Dan Fauzi, our Home Tech Editor, explains, 'Filling your home with fresh air is essential for making a home feel inviting and clean, but sometimes the weather simply doesn't permit it.

'This isn't a problem just for the fall and winter, as pollen, temperature swings in spring, and high heat in the summer mean that opening your windows can result in difficulty keeping your home cool, or leave you in need of the best hayfever remedies for the home.

'Therefore, a non-toxic diffuser that brings the outside in, even when your windows are firmly closed, is perfect for spring.'

In particular, Dan adds, to really make your home smell fresh and clean, shopping for the best air purifiers to use alongside your non-toxic reed diffuser is essential.

'These work to banish any odors in your home, and quietly remove allergens and pollutants when you do have your windows open,' they add. 'On test, the Shark NeverChange Air Purifier, available at Amazon, outclassed all the others I tried.

'It may be more expensive, but its highly effective air purification makes it a solid investment. I've been using one in my home for over a year now and seen a stark reduction in asthma attacks and allergy symptoms compared to previous years without it.'

And, unlike burning your best candles, using the flameless, non-toxic ScentAir Infused Liquidless Reeds, available at Amazon, won't result in any air quality mistakes. Instead, you can enjoy a beautifully fragrant home that smells spring-fresh, whilst its sleek, matte design blends perfectly with your decor.

What to Shop

With my curated collection of fresh air essentials, purifying the air and keeping your home smelling clean and inviting has never been easier.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

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