Take action against odors in the house
Even if the advertising promises otherwise, room deodorants are no solution against odors. You need to find the cause of the odor and eliminate it.
Possible sources of the odors
Most of the causes of odors can be found in the bath, Toilet and in the kitchen. Rely on your nose to get to the bottom of the source:
- Persistent putrid smell: All drains are always an option, especially those that you do not use. Here the siphon dries out and you can smell all the smells of the sewer in your apartment. Always make sure that there is water in all drains. If the siphons are repeatedly empty, you should definitely check whether the sewage pipe is properly vented.
- Putrid smell in rooms without a water connection: Here it is mostly water that rots somewhere. This can be in planters, a forgotten bouquet in a vase or something similar. Also look into the vases of dry bouquets, perhaps one of the children said that these flowers also need water.
- Urine smell on the toilet: Make sure you always rinse the small business thoroughly. If you are stubborn dark Discoloration urine stone has accumulated in the area of the toilet in which there is water. This is also a source of unpleasant odors in the house. Get rid of these deposits by adding baking soda, or even better, baking soda, to the toilet overnight.
- Musty smell: This smell is also the cause in humidity. If you smell such smells, it is imperative to find the source. Perhaps you once put laundry in a closet that wasn't completely dry. Or there is a towel somewhere that has not been dried after use and has not ended up in the dirty laundry.
- Wet dog: Animal storage areas are often a source of odors. Dogs in particular have a tendency to smell strong when they get wet and leave those smells in the camps. To wash The blankets and pillows of the four-legged friends and change the dog food, which also helps against odors that Bello exudes.
Musty smell in the apartment - this is how you can get rid of it
Musty odor in apartments is unpleasant and embarrassing for many, because it is considered ...
All Smells have a cause and you have to find it, it doesn't make sense to cover it up with room deodorants.
Measures against unpleasant smells in general
- Ventilation They often with wide open window. Make a draft, even if the cause of the odor has been removed, odor can stay in the room for a long time.
- If possible, wash all textiles after the root cause of the odors has been eliminated. Textiles and paper tend to store the smells.
- dry The textiles in the fresh air or in the tumble dryer. Use a dryer sheet to remove the last remnants of the odors.
- Baking soda is the best remedy for odors. Sprinkle this on books that have taken on the smell, it is difficult to wash them.
- Overall, pay attention to scrupulous cleanliness and order. Order helps quickly to find the son's socks or a forgotten potato in the pantry.
- Empty the garbage can regularly and wash it out with hot water.
- Use the dishwasher at least every other day in summer so that no food remains stink in it, or just put dishes in it that have been roughly rinsed beforehand.
These measures are an effective way of combating odors in the house.
