Eliminating Odors from Your Home

8/23/2019 (Permalink)

Everyday scents are an inevitable part of life. No matter how often we mop or scrub, they are always with us. As long as we cook, play, and just plain live, we will be dealing with odors. Using your favorite products or natural remedies can help to make your home more comfortable and fresh-smelling. 

Kitchen. 

• Sometimes it’s not the trash that smells so bad, it’s the actual trash can. You can clean the can by sprinkling it with baking soda or by using a deodorizing pack or pod under the liner or inside the lid. Spraying it with a disinfecting spray will also kill odor-causing bacteria. 
• If the smells of last night’s dinner are still lingering in the fridge, store open boxes of baking soda both there and in the freezer. Be sure to double-wrap more pungent items and store your leftovers in containers with lids that fit properly. 
• We often forget to clean the dishwasher, and that can cause some unpleasantness. Once a month, just use a dishwasher cleaning tablet, and always rinse your dirty dishes before placing them in the dishwasher to avoid dealing with food that sticks to the interior. 
• Microwaves often have lingering smells as well. Boil one quart of water with lemon slices for a few minutes in your microwave, and leave the door open afterwards to air it out. 

Bathroom.

• Cleaning your toilets before they start to look dirty will help to combat odors and stains. Adding ½ cup of bleach into the water after cleansing for extra assistance. 

Bedroom.

• After some time, your mattress may start to smell musty. Use baking soda to refresh it; sprinkle it on and let it sit, and then vacuum it up. A simple fix, but very effective. 
• Keeping your closet door open allows fresh air to circulate, discouraging unpleasant odors. 
• Carpeting absorbs odors like no other floor covering. Baking soda can help here, too. Sprinkle it over all your carpeting and let it sit for a while. Vacuum it up, and odors will have vanished. You can use the same tactic for pet beds, as well—a common place for odors to linger. 

Here at SERVPRO of East Huron & Seneca Counties, we can help with all your household or business needs. If you are dealing with unhealthy or unpleasant odors, give us a call. We can investigate and take care of any issues you may have.