This year as you’re spring cleaning, add some fun to the process with fragrance. The fresh scents that make your home feel inviting can also boost your mood!

That’s because the part of your brain that receives information about smells is also connected to the areas that deal with emotions.

So, if you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, try one of these scents:

Citrus: A tried-and-true classic. This is the scent we most commonly associate with a clean home. A zesty lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit fragrance may help you feel more energized and alert.

Rosemary: Is your favorite part of spring getting outside and gardening again? Try an herbal scent to refresh the home and add some pep to your step.

Coconut: If you’d rather be by the ocean, bring back vacation memories with a coconut fragrance. You don’t have to wait until summer to recreate your favorite beach getaway.

Lavender: Calm your mind with a lavender scent. Let the fragrance help you remember to pause and take a moment for yourself. Have trouble sleeping? Wash your sheets and pillowcases with a lavender-scented detergent or scent booster to help you relax.

Interested in learning how fragrances like these are developed? Check out the Fragrance Conservatory to walk through the process of creating a scent and find out more about the roles of fragrance compounds in creating your favorite clean smell.

Then head over to Exploration Clean to see how fragrance is combined with other ingredients to form the final cleaning product.