Most Of Us Worry About How Our Home Smells

Nobody wants to have friends over when their house is a mess, but it seems a lot of people don’t just worry about how their house looks, they worry about how it smells too. 

A new survey finds:

• 75% of people say how a house smells is a reflection of who you are.
• Another 75% say how a person’s house smells leaves a long-lasting impression.
• 69% are concerned others will think their house smells.
• 70% will do whatever possible to make sure their house smells good, with the average person spending $221 a year to make sure that’s the case.
• Two in three people claim their house has a “signature scent.”
  • 49% describe the scent as sweet.
  • 47% say it’s the scent of their own cooking.
  • 46% say it’s the scent of their favorite candle.
• 70% of people say they love the smell of their home.
• And how a person’s house smells can play a big role in their mood.
• The ways their house scent makes them feel include:
  • Relaxed (63%)
  • Happy (54%)
  • Energetic (53%)
  • Nostalgic (46%)
  • Hungry (35%)

Source: SWNS Digital