House Cleaning

The scent of cigarette smoke is off-putting to many non-smokers and can irritate those with allergies, which is why removal of cigarette smoke is important when buying or selling a home that has...

Cellars have both odors and excessive moisture. Mildew grows in the presence of moisture, resulting in a damp, musty smell hanging in the air. These two issues make each other worse, but you can...

A lot of little disturbances can leave your home with an unpleasant odor that you want to get rid of. Cigarette smoke, the smell of your pet, and the stale air smell are all odors that your home...

The lingering odor left after smoking a cigarette or painting a room is seemingly indelible, but there are numerous ways to eliminate the odors of fumes and smoke. The key to getting out fume and...

With all the cooking done with onion, broccoli,garlic, burnt popcorn in the microwave, and garbage disposal odors you also have to buy a bio hazard suit to even cleans. But there is no reason to...

We love our pets, and would do anything for them. We still love them when the have accidents on our carpet, but we do not love the odor. Pet odors on carpets are challenging to get out. It may be...

When your chest of drawers has odors in it, your clothes and other items will pick up the odors if they aren't causing the bad smells. The first thing to do is empty the drawers and wash the...

Few things are as genuinely disgusting as a bad odor in a house. Foul stenches can make life unpleasant, for you and your friends. In some cases, the source of the odor may cause illness....

Chimney odors occur for mainly one reason. The flue is open, and air is traveling from outside down through the chimney and into the home. Grime and soot get packed into a chimney and the smells...

In short, yes, cedar chips will in fact help absorb and eliminate odors in the house. Cedar chips are just one natural way to deodorize and mask odors that make your home unpleasant. Use cedar...

Even the most beautiful oriental rugs can absorb smells that detract from the pleasure of owning one. Moth repellents are sometimes applied by the manufacturer to keep the rug from becoming a...

Having cat odors on a basement floor is very unpleasant and is unhealthy for you. The reason for the odors to be lingering is because the cats urine was soaked into the pours of the cement floor....

Kitchen cupboards are often dark, sometimes hold items that are liable to spoilage, can attract insects and might be damp. These are conditions that can spawn mold, and more often simply generate...

Most of us have those great plastic storage containers. They are perfect for everything. When there is stains in them it seems imposable to get the stains out. The same with the odors of certain...

We all love our pets, but pet odors can be harsh. They are also very hard to eliminate. You can use this process to help. It is a pretty simple and cost effective idea.

Everybody's home goes through periods when it smells less than fresh, perhaps due to cooking smells, pet odors or cigarette smoke. While you might be tempted to grab one of the multitudes of...

No matter how adorable your pet is, the odors they leave on your furniture are anything but cute. Household pet odors are always unwelcome, and pet smells left on your sofa can make even your most...

Smoke odors in carpeting, whether caused by cigarette or cigar smoke, fire, or a furnace puff-back can be extremely persistent and difficult, but not impossible, to eradicate. You may at first...

Environmentally friendly products are surging in popularity, but oftentimes there is a significant price to pay for being "green." The cost increase for natural cleaners versus conventional...

There are so many ways to save money by replacing cleaning and personal products with baking soda that I am sure I have not tried them all. Here are just a few of the things I have tried and...

Doing the laundry can many times become a more difficult task when strong clothing odors are involved. Typically, odors develop from perspiration and body oils that are emitted during daily wear,...

Pets quickly become members of the family, and maintaining your pet's hygiene is part of your everyday routine. Unfortunately, pets do not always cooperate, and accidents do happen. Sometimes it's...

There are many ways to improve household odors without resorting to using commercial air fresheners. Commercial air fresheners often only mask odors by using harsh chemicals, such as formaldehyde...

Sometimes a home can have a mix of odors or one odor that is none too pleasant. It could be coming from your son’s football gear, your daughters track bag, the food you cooked last night or the...

While it's handy to have a dishrag in the kitchen for the occasional spill or cleanup, dishrags absorb bacteria with each use. Not only do dishcloths quickly become unsanitary, they can begin to...

Everyone wants a home that smells like a fresh summer breeze or a grove of lemon trees. Unfortunately, a pet owner's house sometimes can have a smell of wet dog or litter box. There are ways to...

After years of debate, most studies now state that wood cutting boards harbor less bacteria than plastic ones. The wood does like to hang on to strong odors, though, such as onions and garlic. A...

The air in our homes can be as polluted as the air outside. Pet dander and off-gases from new furniture and construction fill our homes with smells. Odors that emanate from people, pets and old...

Pet odor can be an offensive smell to live with, and eliminating them can be a daunting task, but it can be done with time and patience. If you are removing just pet odor it may be an easier job...

Rugs can develop odors from foot traffic, spills and pets. Sometimes, vacuuming alone will not neutralize the odors. It is essential to periodically deep clean your rugs to remove odors and keep...

If you have pets, particularly dogs or cats, you may have run into the problem of pet odors in your home. No matter if the odor is coming directly from your pet or due to accidents your pet has...

Lingering odors can make life very uncomfortable for those who are constantly exposed to them. Many homeowners who are unfortunate enough to have a lingering odor in their house, such as those...

While the benefits of obtaining a used mattress are evident in your pocketbook, you may have inadvertently introduced a new problem to your home in the form of a used mattress with an unpleasant...

Pet owners are well aware of the problem of pet odors and stains that seem to linger in the home long after the offensive incident. Instead of resorting to banishing your pet from an area, or even...

While there is never a good place for kitty to use the restroom outside of the litter box, the bright side is that at least it wasn't on the carpet. Such breaches of social etiquette are can make...

Puppy puddles on nice hardwood floors aren't cute, but puppies are, and that's why we forgive them. The potty training process can be a true test of patience and endurance. Cleaning up the mess is...

No matter how clean your home may be, if there is an odor in the air it will seem dirty. Some odors seem to take hold and refuse to go away and some are much harder to kill than others. There are...

Old odors can present a big problem, especially in homes or apartments with previous owners. The smell of cigarette smoke, pets or strong cooking spices such as curry tend to hang around for a...

Excited new puppies, innocent young kittens and beloved old pets all make mistakes. Sometimes age, illness or poor training causes pet stains and odor. Cleaning pet urine, feces and vomit from the...

As cabinets and drawers age, they're exposed to a variety of things that leave lingering odors. Certain smells, such as smoke, fish, onions curry, pets, illness or incontinence, tend to overpower...

Smells and odors call for an odor removal product that works. Look into your choices before putting any soap or other cleaning agent on the smelly surface. Cleaners can actually lock the odor into...

When you walk into your kitchen you do not want to be welcomed by a smelly trash can. Not only can it stink, but it can invite unwelcomed pests into your home. You can easily keep these odors to...

While those who smoke may not notice it as much, cigarettes leave an unpleasant smell behind that can linger long after the cigarette is gone. These odors are not only unpleasant but, for some...

If there is a malodorous smell coming from your garbage bin, you probably attribute it to the bag, but you should take a good sniff at the bin itself as well. Over time, garbage bins become quite...

Odors in Tupperware and other plastic containers can seep into foods that are stored in them. Odors stay in the containers for the same reason that tomato products stain them: The plastic is...

Bad smells pop up for a number of reasons and in many different places around the home. Eliminate everything from pet odors to odors in the bathroom to bad smells in the refrigerator and the...

Do you love to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee? Coffee is so aromatic, it can be used to remove unpleasant odors. My grandmother used coffee to keep things fresh for many years....

Cabinet odors are common because cabinets are typically located in the two dirtiest, smelliest rooms of the home--the bathroom and the kitchen. Cupboard odors can be related to the contents of the...

Fabric softener sheets have a potent fresh scent. A box of fabric softener sheets can be an ideal odor remover in many different places. You can place the sheets in hidden places to keep the area...

The marketplace is flooded with all types of air fresheners designed to rid your home of obnoxious odors. But what if the aroma of your plug-in air freshener or spay air freshener has worn off and...