Put a few on the radiator. You will be doing this the whole winter

It's nice when the house smells of freshness and cleanliness. Unfortunately, sometimes even in a frequently cleaned house, unpleasant odors appear. The autumn season doesn't help, when we start to air out the rooms less willingly, so as not to let out the warmth. Fortunately, all these problems can be solved with a natural method. Do you have bay leaves at home? That's great, because you can use them not only in the kitchen. We advise you on how to apply them in a more creative way.

The leaves of the noble green bay tree are indispensable in the kitchen. They are a fragrant addition to dishes, imparting a unique flavor. Very popular in Mediterranean cuisine, where it originates. Fresh and dried bay leaves are added to soups, meats, and baked fish. Importantly, they are not only tasty but also healthy. Bay leaves aid the digestive system, help lower blood sugar levels, also have cleansing and antifungal effects. They also smell wonderful, as they contain essential oils that positively affect the mood.

The essential oils found in bay leaves can be used in an unusual way. You don't have to just add them to dishes, instead, place them... on a radiator (it needs to be on and heated). The heat from the radiator causes the bay leaves to start releasing their natural aroma, refreshing the apartment and neutralizing unpleasant odors. The herbal-spicy scent has a calming and relaxing effect, so it is particularly effective in the bedroom. In the evening, it helps calm down and soothes, it also helps with falling asleep - traditionally, bay leaves are placed under the pillow to ward off insomnia.

In conclusion, it's worth noting that many specific beliefs and convictions are associated with laurel leaves. Placed near a window (thus, a windowsill or a radiator is the ideal place), they are believed to serve as a protective talisman, and when kept in a wallet they attract money. In the past, it was believed that a laurel leaf placed under the pillow ensures faster sleep and better dreams - it wards off both insomnia and nightmares. If we have a hard-to-achieve dream, we should carry a laurel leaf in our pocket. When it comes true, the leaf should be burnt, and the ashes scattered in front of the house threshold - for good luck.