Article: Boutique brands give housecleaning a scent makeover

Boutique brands give housecleaning a scent makeover

If your world appears somewhat drab these days, consider a dreamyplace -- one that shimmers with shades of emerald, topaz, royal purples and juicy pinks; a place scented with patchouli, citrus, mint, ylang-ylang, orchard splash, ocean breeze, apple blossom, wildflower medley and tropical calm.

So, just how do you go about indulging yourself in such fragrant decadence?

Simple. Just mop the floor, wash a stack of dishes or tackle some of those dingy windows.

In case you haven't noticed, household cleaning products have gone way beyond pine and lemon in the past few years. And the latest wave of boutique brands of cleaners even boasts ...

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