Top Compliments People Love to Hear About Their Homes

Relaxed woman resting in the night with candles, house that smells good

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It feels good to get compliments from people. This can also be true for those who give them. They are known to have mood-lifting effects on you and they improve your well-being, according to Pyschologys.com. "Neuroscientists have shown that verbal affirmations light up the same areas of the brain as a monetary reward does," they said.

A survey of 2,000 people conducted by OnePoll for home fragrance brand, Air Wick revealed the top compliments people love to hear about their home and how home fragrances play a role in cleaning routines.

Top Compliments People Love to Hear About Their Homes

The survey revealed that 43% of people say one of the best home compliments they can receive is "Your home smells so good!” They also found that 55% say that the way a home smells is even more important than how it looks. Some of the other home-related compliments people would love to receive include being told their space has a good vibe (37%) and that it looks clean (52%).

For many, the work of the cleaning process is worth it, as nearly nine in 10 respondents said that nothing feels as good as relaxing in a clean home (88%). About 53% of respondents feel making their home smell good is part of the standard cleaning process, while another 40% revere this as "the cherry on top/finishing touch" of their cleaning routine.

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Despite Americans loving to smell and feel a clean home, 38% admitted they haven’t started cleaning for the spring season yet. They pointed out that 61% shared they won’t be "fully relaxed" until their home is clean for the spring season. About 14% estimate that their cleaning won't be done until the end of May.

According to respondents, the most common indicators that the home needs to be cleaned are when there’s visible dust (57%) or when it starts to feel unclean (48%). Similarly, 46% feel the need to clean when their home doesn’t smell fresh.

These feelings are also amplified when having guests over, as the top worries respondents have when hosting are making sure their home is clean (55%), smells good (48%), and is comfortable (35%).

Nearly half of those surveyed admitted that they've judged someone else based on how their home smells (44%), which may be why a similar percentage are worried about others judging them for the same (43%).

Hosts prioritize clearing visible clutter (44%), making sure their home smells good (39%), and wiping down countertops and surfaces (22%) before having guests over.

To help set the atmosphere and ensure their home smells nice, respondents turn to air fresheners (57%), light candles (48%), and use diffusers (19%).

When all is clean, those surveyed feel relaxed (64%), peaceful (57%) and refreshed (57%).

Check out more on this study here.

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