I was tired of my trash can smelling – but this expert-approved paper towel and essential oil hack really works

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As a self-confessed cleaning obsessive, I’m always looking for ways to make every inch of my home smell nothing short of amazing. Whether it’s filling every corner with candles, adding diffusers to spare shelves or trying out new cleaning hacks to stop lingering odors in their tracks.

So, when I scrolled across the simple, fuss-free and easy-to-do paper towel hack, which involves placing some essential oil onto a sheet and placing this in your trash can, I had to try it for myself.