Moisture and the accumulation of dirt and waste are the main causes of bad odors in our homes. In the worst cases this can affect habitability and comfort in sensitive rooms such as the kitchen or bathrooms. Luckily, there are some home remedies that, along with daily cleaning and ventilation, we can implement to ensure that our home always maintains a fresh and delicate aroma.
These are natural, ecological solutions and much more economical than the chemical fragrances available in the supermarket that manage to camouflage, but do not eliminate bad odors. Below, we explain 5 tricks with proven effectiveness.
Lemon is a widely used cleaning agent due to its bactericidal properties. It is a natural and slightly cloying air freshener with multiple application possibilities, one of them in the form of a spray. To do this, squeeze four lemons and heat its juice in the microwave for three minutes. Then, pour it into a spray container and spray the desired surfaces.
Another option is to mix lemon juice with cinnamon and cloves in a bowl and hide it in a place where it cannot be seen to aromatize the most problematic rooms.
The kitchen drain is a major source of bad odors. To eradicate them, prepare a mixture with a cup of apple cider vinegar, coarse salt and baking soda and pour it into the sink and let it act for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, boil some citrus peels and then tip the hot water into the sink to unclog and deodorize the drain.
Curtains and sofa covers are an attractive source of mites, dust and dirt in general. That is why it is advisable to clean these textiles often if we want to avoid bad odor. In the case of covers, baking soda will once again be your ally. Sprinkle it and rub it on them and let it sit overnight before vacuuming it the next morning.
For curtains, it is best to put them in the washing machine and hang them a little damp so that they give off the smell of fabric softener. Then use the bporeta to remove the wrinkles.
A solution that combats bad odors while also helping us decorate the house is to place plants and flowers, whether fresh or dried, in the most problematic rooms. Daffodils or jasmine are ideal fragrances for your living room, while aromatic plants such as thyme or basil are perfect for avoiding bad smells in the kitchen.
Creating aromatic bags will help you scare away moths and bad smells from closed places. Fill them with tea bags, ground coffee beans or dried lavender bouquets to protect the clothes in your closets or drawers for a long time. You can also opt for cedar wood blocks, a very effective natural fragrance. Place them on a hanger, shelf or doorknob.
