Clever ways to let the fresh air in

You can tell the good weather is on its way when the sweet smell of spring is in the air. Lawns are being cut for the first time, early flowers are beginning to bloom and blossom is filling the tree-lined streets.

And now you can bring some of that outside fresh scent in, with our clever ideas to freshen up the home in double quick time.

1. Even on chilly mornings open up the windows for at least fifteen minutes to let the fresh air in. After months of stuffy rooms and having the central heating on, it's the simplest way to start getting fresh air circulating around the home.
2. Help make your clothes smell fresh, whatever you do, by using the award winning Ariel with Febreze Effect, which was voted the Product of the Year 2008 in the Laundry detergent category in a national survey of over 12,000 people. Not only does Ariel offer brilliant cleaning on the toughest stains, but it also contains the Febreze Effect that no other washing detergent can provide. You can start your day confident that your clothes will keep that just washed freshness for up to eight hours!
3. Set aside an hour and take the opportunity to give your fridge a good clean. Remove all the compartments from the fridge and wash with mild soapy water. Leave to dry on the drainer, or on paper towels. Take everything out of the freezer and sort through what you can keep and what really needs to be thrown out.
4. For a breath of fresh air in your home at any time of day use Febreze Mist & Refresh, which won the Product of the Year 2008 in the Air Freshener category, in a national survey of over 12,000 people. This clever aerosol eliminates everyday odours and leaves a light and subtle scent behind. Your home will smell really clean and fresh in no time at all!
5. If you're putting away any clothes for the winter, place small bags on lavender between the layers to keep them staying fresh and clean smelling while they are in storage.
6. Treat yourself to some delicious smelling candles for the bathroom. What better way to relax than with the heavenly smell of vanilla or patchouli and the candlelight flickering by the side of the bath.
7. Offer reasonable rewards for any children prepared to have a real clear out of their rooms! There could be all sorts of things lurking in the corners, like half eaten apples and a pair of old trainers, that are best thrown away to help clear the air!
8. Create a sweet-smelling table arrangement. Use a flower oasis to make a scented rose ball. Simply wet the oasis and cut the scented roses, leaving 10cm of stem and then put them in the oasis. Place in a decorative glass bowl with some scattered petals at the bottom to soften the look.