Update: everyone who has or signs up through the link in this post (extended through Tuesday) will also receive a free copy of the book THE INSPIRED ROOM.
Have you ever made excuses for why your house is messy? I have. There are certainly days and seasons when you can’t or shouldn’t clean—don’t be hard on yourself for legitimate reasons.
But most of the time, putting off basic housework or making excuses keeps your home from getting the care it needs. And honestly, a lot of it comes down to one simple issue: when a house isn’t cared for, it often smells bad.
- When your house is dusty, it smells musty.
- When sheets aren’t fresh, they smell stale.
- A dirty sink gives off unpleasant odors.
- Piled dishes make the kitchen smell.
- And if forgotten food sits in the fridge, the whole house can reek.
When our home smells bad, we feel stressed and uncomfortable. That “stinkin’” cycle keeps you from enjoying your space. That’s why I try to stop excuses and keep housekeeping simple and regular—one of my best motivators is making the house smell great.

If you’d like more inspiration for getting housework done and even enjoying it, I’ve shared tips in another post about finding the motivation to clean.
Right now there’s an amazing limited-time deal on luxury Caldrea products through Grove Collaborative that I think you’ll love:
- Free Caldrea dish soap
- Free Caldrea countertop spray
- Free Grove Collaborative Be Good dish brush
- Free shipping
Value over $30.
Below I list the details and how to claim the offer. When you’re ready:
- New Grove Collaborative customers, click this link
- Existing Grove Collaborative customers, click this link

This free offer is available only while supplies last, so I wanted to make sure you had a chance to grab it. If you haven’t used Grove Collaborative before, you’ll likely appreciate how they curate natural household products and deliver them to your door on your schedule. It’s a convenient way to keep essentials on hand and try new, high-quality items without a long-term commitment.
I use Grove to stay stocked on everyday products and sometimes add fun extras like pretty dish towels so my home feels ready for guests. For new customers, the free Caldrea luxury set is available when you sign up and place a first order of $20 or more.

How to get your free products
- New members: click the sign-up link for new customers and create your Grove account. The Caldrea Luxury Set is free when your first order totals $20 or more.
- Answer four quick questions about your household to help Grove recommend products—this takes under a minute.
- Adjust your basket to suit your needs, making sure the free items remain included.
- Confirm your order subtotal reaches at least $20 to qualify for the promotion.
- Click Finish & Pay to place your order.
It’s a simple way to try quality, non-toxic cleaners and tools at no extra cost.
I use each of these freebies at home. Caldrea soaps and countertop cleaners are not only attractive, they work well and use safe ingredients. They also make lovely hostess gifts, so I like keeping extras on hand.

You can choose from light, summery scents for your free items: ginger pomelo, sea salt neroli, pear blossom agave, or tangelo palm frond. They’re all lovely; I’m personally enjoying sea salt neroli right now.
The Grove Collaborative Be Good dish brush is thoughtfully designed with BPA-free recycled plastic and bamboo, making it a practical, eco-conscious tool.

I also tried an orange thyme and cardamom lip balm recently—it smells wonderful and is very pleasant to use.


Above is a sample of what you could order; the savings can be significant.
Current customer bonus: existing Grove customers who use the link for current customers will receive the Grove Be Good Dish Brush with their qualifying order.
Grove Collaborative natural cleaning products
*Offer expires July 17. Grove currently does not ship to Canada, Hawaii, or Alaska.

Tell me which products and scents you try—I think you’ll love Grove Collaborative.
Disclosure: this post contains compensated links.