How to Get Rid of Bad Home Odors
Odors inside your home may come from several sources, such as cooking, pets, dirty laundry and smoking. Often, you may become accustomed to some of the odors in your home, but guests can detect them more easily. Even when an odor is apparent to you, it may be difficult to completely get rid of it. Use a simple technique to abolish bad home odors so that you can live more comfortably in the home. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Fans
- Laundry equipment
- Baking soda
- Vacuum
- Onion
- Small bowls
- Spray bottle
- Vinegar
- Dish rag
Instructions
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Open your windows and place fans pointing out of the windows to move the stale air outdoors. This can make an extreme odor livable while you remove it completely and can also help to identify where the odor is coming from.
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Remove obvious sources of odor such as food that is out in the open, garbage, dirty clothes or ashtrays.
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Remove your draperies and other washable upholstery from the smelly room. Wash and dry them according to the labels or have them dry-cleaned.
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Sprinkle an even layer of baking soda over the carpeting in the room and over furniture that can be vacuumed.
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Vacuum away the baking soda after 30 minutes.
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Cut an onion into slices and place two to three slices into four bowls for each room. Place these onion bowls around the rooms and leave them overnight. The onion will absorb the airborne odors.
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Fill a spray bottle with 2 cups of cold water and add 1/8 cup of white distilled vinegar.
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Spray wipe-able surfaces throughout the rooms with the vinegar and water mixture and wipe them down with a dish rag.
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Tips & Warnings
Smoking in your home creates a stubborn odor. It is best to smoke outside for this and more serious health reasons.
Avoid the use of harsh chemicals, such as those in many commercial "air fresheners" that really just mask odors temporarily.
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