Cut a 6-by-6-inch-square piece of cheesecloth. Lay it out on a flat surface.
Place 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of ground cloves into the center of the cheesecloth.
Gather the edges of the cheesecloth to enclose the spices. Wrap a rubber band around the top of the cheesecloth to create a bag.
Set the cheesecloth bag into a pot of boiling water. Throw the bag away when you are done freshening the home, or save it to use again.
Fill a small pot with water and bring it to a boil on the stove top.
Reduce the heat on the stove top to simmer the water.
Add a handful of cinnamon sticks to the water.
Simmer the water on the stove top for 30 minutes to freshen the room.