Roll out the welcome mat with a rough-textured doormat. It will keep your floors and carpets cleaner during showings. And it says you care about your home. Eliminate odors by preventing them in the first place. Try to avoid cooking with cabbage, onions and garlic.
Many people associate strong, spicy odors with uncleanliness.
Freshen the entire kitchen by sending a lemon through your blender. Sweeten the refrigerator with a box of baking soda. Add special accents that make your house appear comfortable and inviting. An open cookbook on the counter, cut flowers in a vase, cookies or bread baking in the oven. Don't overdo, but think about things you have seen in attractive model homes that might subconsciously influence potential buyers.