Say goodbye to those pesky odors that invade your home and create an unpleasant atmosphere. We all know the struggle of having guests detect lingering dinner smells long after the meal is over, or feeling a wave of worry when they need to use the bathroom. It’s time to put an end to these odor-related nightmares! While scented candles and air fresheners may provide temporary relief, they often leave you with a confusing mix of pleasant and lingering unpleasant odors.
Instead of simply masking the smells, it’s time to tackle them head-on. In this article, brought to you by deep cleaning solutions, we’ll explore effective tips to prevent musty odors and provide you with five natural remedies to eliminate home odors.
A few things you can do first
The best moment to take care of smells is before they show up. If you don’t want a neglected chore to “chain-react” into a smelly home, here are a few things you can do to prevent odors:
- Open the windows: Air is nature’s deodorant. Check that the kitchen and bathroom have good ventilation and let smells flow away.
- Clean your bedding: Even if you’re very hygienic, your bed will still trap oils and dirt from your body, a buildup that brings out smell after a while. Wash the covers and sheets every couple of weeks.
- Groom your pets: If pet odor is an issue, make sure your cat or dog doesn’t sleep on a dirty bed, brush them and keep them clean, especially after going outside.
How to deal with odors once they’ve settled in
If prevention is overdue, you need to remove the odors.
Tip #1: Cut back on store-bought air fresheners
It’s easy to go to the store and get a can of scented spray, but it won’t fix the odor issue; you’d be masking it. Besides, people with asthma and allergies won’t take these products too well, and researching one spray that won’t trigger issues can get complicated.
Use essential oils (natural fragrances) and products found in the kitchen to solve the odor problem nicely.
Tip #2: Trap odors with coffee
If you enjoy a fresh cup of joe in the morning, don’t throw those grounds away!
In an open container, leftover coffee can trap odors in your bathroom and inside your fridge. Coffee has properties that activate as a natural trap for nasty invisible smelly particles.
If you have a funny-smelling car and can’t get enough of the smell of coffee, add it to the trunk by putting coffee inside plastic containers and poking holes on the lids.
Tip #3: Sprinkle baking soda
You can use baking soda as a powerful deodorant on your mattress, carpets, and pet beds. It’s very easy! Just sprinkle evenly over the surfaces, wait a couple of minutes, and vacuum.
Your trash not only smells, but the container can also stink. Leave some baking soda in the trash can to neutralize odors.
Tip #4: Cut through smells with lemon
Lemons are not only essential fruits for drinks and meals; they’ll also get rid of smells thanks to their acidic power. If you handled chicken or raw meat, scrub wood cutting boards with a lemon dipped in salt.
If the kitchen sink smells, grind lemon rind while running warm water down the drain or the garbage disposal. You can also simmer a handful of lemons in a pot to freshen up the kitchen. You can try oranges too!
Tip #5: Clean your bathrooms with vinegar
You can make a cleaning agent with white vinegar and water. If you’re not a fan of how vinegar smells, don’t worry: it won’t leave any lingering smells. Mix 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar and keep this in spray bottles for easy handling. Use it to scrub the inside of your fridge and deodorize the microwave.
Simmer 4 cups of water and half a cup of vinegar for a couple of minutes to remove odors in your kitchen and even deodorize the pan or pot.
Bonus Tip: Deep clean your home
Some odor issues can get complicated to deal with, so why not get professional help?
If you’re in the Calgary area, Maids in Pink offer a deep cleaning service that covers the inside appliances, under furniture, and they get rid of stains, spots, and more.
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