Things You'll Need:
- Candle
- Air deodorizer
- White vinegar
- Plastic cups
- Baking soda
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Step 1
First, make sure your home is tidy. It doesn't have to be perfectly clean, but odors get trapped under couches, in closets, behind cushions and shelves. So take a few minutes to vacuum out those hidden odor traps.
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Step 2
Go through the house and identify potential undesirable odors, such as a pile of dirty laundry, a trash can or wet towels. Pick those up and get them out of there. Dirty laundry can hide in the laundry room, and an overflowing trash should always be emptied immediately.
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Step 3
Treat problem spots. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the trash can, and place a small container of baking soda under the sink. Neutralize the smell of mold (especially present in old houses) by placing small cups filled with white vinegar in corners of the room. Make sure to refill weekly.
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Step 4
Spray an air freshener or odor neutralizer on blankets, window treatments and furniture. This will fix whatever lingering odors are staying behind.
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Step 5
Light a homey smelling candle, especially if it's winter. Try fresh pine, vanilla, cookie, apple pie or apple cider. They are all good scents to make a house feel cozy. If it is the summer, open the windows for fresh air. Nothing smells better than a nice breeze.
