How to Eliminate Odor in a Bedroom

By Jody Morse

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If you have been experiencing an unusual odor in your bedroom recently, then there’s a good chance that you may want to find ways to freshen it. Instead of spraying that perfume that is going to linger for hours, it’s important to know that there are other ways to make everything smell better. Here we’ll take a closer look at how to eliminate an unusual bedroom odor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • An air freshener
  • An air sanitizer

Step1
Find out where the unusual odor is coming from. Before you can eliminate an unusual bedroom odor, you have to find out what the exact source of the smell is. This is the first and foremost thing that you should do. Until you do it, you will not be able to get rid of it so quickly.
Step2
Change the bed sheets and wash the comforter. Both the sheets and comforter can cause your bedroom to smell. If you really want your room to start smelling better, then you should opt for a laundry detergent with a fresh scent that you really like. This will replace an unusual bedroom odor with a smell that you will love.
Step3
If you have a trash can in your bedroom, then empty it. One of the reasons that your bedroom may smell a bit funny could be because of something that is in the garbage. Even if you empty the garbage every week, you should still do this if you want to eliminate an unusual bedroom odor.
Step4
Get an air freshener. If you really want to eliminate an unusual bedroom odor, then this is a must. There are many different scents that are available on the market to choose from and they will all leave your bedroom smelling so much fresher. Whether you want it to smell like peach or cucumber melon, you’ll be able to freshen up the scent of your bedroom.
Step5
Spray everything with an air sanitizer. Spray your mattress before you put the sheets on, the air, inside the closet and even a desk if you have one. Keep in mind that there are air sanitizing products available for people who want to go green, so you won’t need to feel guilty about hurting the environment.

Tips & Warnings

  • Clean out the bottom of your closet every three months, especially if clothes pile up.
  • Don’t forget about vacuuming, as it may help relieve the odor in your bedroom.
  • If you have pets, they may be the source of your problem. Consider grooming them more frequently or purchasing a pet deodorant.
  • Make sure that food has not been left somewhere in the room, which may be the source of your unusual bedroom odor.
  • Don’t become frustrated if the unusual bedroom odor doesn't go away immediately.

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on 4/25/2008 I'm going to email this article to my daughter!

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on 4/25/2008 I'm going to email this article to my daughter!

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on 3/3/2008 Excellent and helpful tips in keeping odor in bedroom at bay!

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