You might spend a couple of hours each day cleaning your
home, but sometimes, especially during the winter months when the windows are
kept closed, you might find your house can still smell a little bit musty. Houses which are also homes to our furry
friends such as dogs and cats or perhaps smokers may be more susceptible to
having a bit of a whiff about them, so these handy tips on how to keep your
home smelling fresh may come in useful:
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Even during the winter, try to open windows for
even a few minutes a day. The best time
to do this is in the morning once everyone is washed and dressed – open all of
the bedroom windows plus the kitchen window to help to eliminate stale smells
and to freshen the overall smell of the house.
·
Bathrooms inevitably become a little pongy at
times, so if your bathroom doesn’t have a window, make sure you install an
extractor fan. Not only will this help
to get rid of any smells, it will also help to extract excess moisture from the
air. Be sure to open the window or use
the fan after bathing or showering, as mould and mildew can easily form in damp
areas. Be sure to wash towels and bath
mats regularly, as consistently leaving damp towels lying around can also
contribute to a musty smell in the bathroom.
·
If your fridge doesn’t smell as fresh as you
would like it to, simply leave a small box of bicarbonate of soda at the back
of the fridge. This will absorb any
strong smells and leave your fridge smelling nice and fresh.
·
Bicarbonate of soda is useful for absorbing all
sorts of smells – if your carpet needs a refresh, simply sprinkle some bicarb
onto the affected area, leave for as long as possible (a couple of days would be
best) and then vacuum up. Of course,
this may not be possible if you have pets, but even just an hour or so could
help to reduce the odour.
·
Even if you empty your kitchen bin on a regular
basis, it can still become a little smelly after a time. Remove the bin liner and clean with hot,
soapy water. Pour some white vinegar
into a spray bottle and spray the inside of the bin. Leave for a few minutes and then wipe clean
with paper towels. The vinegar will help
to soak up any odours. Add a new bin
liner and the bin is ready to use.
It can be tempting to use aerosol air fresheners to make
your home smell sweeter, but these will simply mask any smells rather than eliminate
them. The best two methods of getting rid
of household smells are simply fresh air and bicarbonate of soda. These are probably two of the cheapest things
to use, too!
For more help and advice on cleaning your home, or to find
out about a professional cleaning service, feel free to visit the Maid2Clean
website.
