10 quick remedies to make your home smell better
Unfortunately, no matter how much of a clean freak you are, sometimes unpleasant odours are unavoidable.
However, these simple hacks will help you remove the smells that arise in different areas of your house.
1. Bin
Wash indoor bins with hot soapy water to remove smelly debris. Leave a few used fabric softener sheets in the bottom of the bin to absorb odours.
2. Stove
If you have a spill on your stovetop or oven, sprinkle salt on the spilt liquid to remove the burned smell. This trick will also make it easier for you to clean up later.
3. Freezer
To combat a musty freezer smell, place a clean sock with dry coffee grounds inside your freezer.
4. Microwave
If you have an unpleasant smell in your microwave, fill a large bowl with 1 ½ cups of water and three chopped lemons with a fragrant spice. Bring to boil in the microwave and then leave it to steam for 15 minutes. Leave the door open for an hour to air the microwave out once you remove the bowl.
5. Dishwasher
Before cleaning the dishwasher, check that the drain hose isn’t crimped and check the bottom of the machine for chucks of food or gunk. Then, pour 3L of vinegar into the bottom and let it sit for an hour. Run the dishwasher through a fully cycle. If the odour persists, call a plumber as it might be a sign of a bigger problem.
6. Cutting boards
Scrub your cutting board with a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda or salt. Rinse well.
7. Fridge
To remove an odour from your fridge, pour baking soda into a plastic container (like a margarine tub) and poke holes in the lid. Change as often as you need to.
8. Toilet
Pour one cup of vinegar into the bowl and let it sit for five minutes. Scrub briskly and then flush to remove the smell.
9. Mattress
If your mattress smells musty, spray with a disinfectant to kill the odour-causing bacteria. In between cleanings, sprinkle baking soda onto the mattress and wait 15 minutes before vacuuming.
10. Closet
If you are a coffee lover, you can hang clean socks filled with coffee grounds in your closet to remove an unpleasant smell.
What are your tricks to remove unpleasant odours? Let us know in the comments below.