A £2 hack is helping homeowners refresh their kitchens.
Social media influencer Chantel Mila has revealed a simple way to transform your home using just a few drops of vanilla extract and an oven-safe dish.
The hack involves placing a small amount of vanilla extract into a dish of water, heating it in the oven, and letting the warm scent fill your home.
Chantel Mila said: "Which tip will you try first?
"Place vanilla extract in your oven to make your whole home smell like cookies."
The technique works by releasing a sweet, bakery-like fragrance as the vanilla heats up, leaving your home smelling cosy and inviting.
It also helps to neutralise any lingering cooking odours in the kitchen, offering a low-cost alternative to store-bought air fresheners.
The ingredients are budget-friendly, with vanilla extract available at most supermarkets for as little as £2.
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Lifestyle expert Becca Monaghan from AO also recommends the method for its oven-cleansing benefits.
She said: "Dreading the big scrub down?
"The night before you clean, fill a heatproof bowl with water and lemon juice and gently warm it in your oven, leaving it to steam overnight at a low temperature.
"This will loosen tough patches of dirt before you clean, making it easier to scrape off those stubborn stains."
The steam helps break down grime, while the lemon or vanilla infuses the space with a pleasant scent.
Ms Mila’s hack is part of her wider list of home tips designed to keep spaces smelling fresh.
Many homeowners look to start the new year with a cleaner, more welcoming environment, and this simple oven trick offers a cost-effective way to do just that.
It’s a quick, affordable solution that leaves kitchens smelling as inviting as a bakery.
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