There’s something deeply satisfying about lighting a candle while taking a bath, misting a room before guests arrive or plugging in an essential oil diffuser as you get your chores done. But those pleasant scents come with an invisible trade-off: They typically release particles and aerosols into indoor air, which you inevitably breathe in.
How to make your home smell nice without adding indoor air pollution
Experts share how to get that fresh feeling without overdoing it on home fragrances and the particulates they release into the air.









