10 life hacks that will destroy any unpleasant odors and make your home fragrant
Life hacks to eliminate unpleasant odors in the apartment (photo: Freepik)
Unpleasant odors are the reason why an apartment shines clean after a general cleaning, but still lacks a sense of freshness. They stay in furniture, walls, textiles, and household items, creating an unpleasant background that is difficult to eliminate with ordinary ventilation.
Cloves: natural flavoring for clothing
Shoes, sneakers, and other footwear often absorb the smell of sweat, which makes the shoe rack not the most pleasant place. But the problem can be solved with the help of ordinary cloves. It is enough to put a small bag with this spice in each pair, and in a few hours, the shoes will be filled with its spicy aroma. The bags can be made from a handkerchief or a piece of cloth.
Candles against bathroom odors
Candles in the bathroom are not only romantic but also an effective way to combat unwanted odors. And it's not necessary to use scented versions - even an ordinary candle emits light smoke, which helps eliminate odors. Just light it during your hygiene routine and don't forget to extinguish it before you leave.
Car fragrance for trash can
Odors from the trash can or toilet paper bin can be easily neutralized. Use a hanging herringbone car fragrance - simply attach it to the lid of the bin or near the toilet bin. This will mask unpleasant odors and make the air in the room more pleasant.
Pleasant smells are an important part of keeping your apartment clean (photo: Freepik)
Washing gel as an air freshener
Making a homemade toilet freshener is very easy. Fill a small cup with cotton balls, and add 2-3 tablespoons of laundry detergent gel. Put it in an inconspicuous place and your bathroom will be filled with a pleasant aroma for three days. Then the composition should be renewed to maintain the effect.
Soap for freshness in the closet
A musty odor in the cabinet is caused by moisture and lack of air circulation. To get rid of it, you should place a bar of scented soap wrapped in a cloth or a clean sock in the closet. In addition, it is worth replacing plastic and metal hangers with wooden ones, especially those made of cedar, which absorbs excess moisture and gives things a pleasant aroma.
Tangerine peel for the microwave
You can quickly eliminate unpleasant odors in the microwave with tangerine peel. Put it inside, warm it up at low power, and in a few minutes the feeling of staleness will disappear. The same trick can be used for the oven.
You can add pleasant aromas to your apartment with the help of simple things (photo: Freepik)
Bread and potatoes for the refrigerator
Odors in the refrigerator can be eliminated by toasting a piece of bread to black, crushing it, and sprinkling it into a cheesecloth bag. It will absorb foreign flavors. Raw potatoes also work well: cut them into pieces, put them on the refrigerator shelf, and change them every 2-3 days.
Newspaper and toothpaste for plastic containers
If a plastic food container starts to smell, there are two ways to save it. The first is to wash it with a sponge and toothpaste, which neutralizes odors well. The second is to put a crumpled newspaper inside, close the lid, and leave it overnight. In the morning, the odor will completely disappear.
Warming up the dishwashing sponge
Dishwashing sponges are an ideal breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria. To get rid of germs, heat a damp sponge in the microwave for one minute after each use. This kills up to 99% of bacteria and prevents unpleasant odors.
Lemon and potatoes against fish odor
A fishy odor can linger in an apartment for a long time after cooking dinner. But if you rub the fish with lemon juice before frying, the smell will become less intense. And if you fry it with several pieces of potatoes, they will absorb some of the flavors.
Sources: DIY Joy, Family Handyman, Spruce.
