We smudge with white sage. Or at least, we used to (I can't take the smoke now .. illness). It works great.
Also, holy water and prayers for the dead. That works fantastic as well.
Thank u all soooo much. I'm sorry I've not been on to answer. I'm so busy right now but promise to respond by the end of the wknd. Someoe brought
up a good point...what do you use if you have allergies, as opposed to sage?