There really is nothing like the warm, lovely smell of fresh baked goods wafting through your home to instantly make it feel cozier and more inviting.
The smell of baked goods is a generally accepted sign that a home is both attractive and inviting.
Luckily for those who may not have the time to indulge in regular home baking, there’s an alternative way to create this atmosphere without expensive candles or diffusers, and it costs just 80p.
This smart household tip comes from Australian lifestyle guru Chantel Mila, better known to the wider TikTok audience as Mama Mila.
His followers exceed 1.5 million people, so his advice on maintaining a clean and cozy home is always easy to follow.
In a recent video that compiles five of his most popular home hacks of the year, he’s revealed a genius trick on his TikTok account that’s perfect for anyone looking to fill their living space with constant warm vanilla.
To achieve this inviting scent throughout your home, all you need is a bottle of vanilla extract, available for just 80p from Asda or £1.50 at, the Daily Record reports.
Chantel explained: “Put vanilla extract in the oven to make your whole house smell like cookies.”
Just put a few teaspoons of vanilla in an ovenproof dish and heat it at 180 C for about an hour, it won’t take long before your whole home is filled with a warm fragrance.
Also in the video, Chantel shared a simple trick to keep pesky flies and bugs at bay, especially when you’re enjoying the outdoors on a warm summer evening.
The method involves filling a glass or vase with rosemary stems and lemon slices, followed by water. Flies and other insects do not like the strong smell of these ingredients, so they are likely to avoid areas where these mixtures are placed.
In addition, he suggested a great solution for preventing oven rust, a common problem that can make your entire kitchen look dirty and neglected.
This tip also utilizes the natural cleansing properties of lemons. Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle some baking soda on the surface and rub off all traces, which should disappear quickly.
