When you realize that there’s a bad smell in your home, you immediately want to find the source. Sometimes, it’s obvious, and you can quickly deal with it. On other occasions, even when you follow your nose, it’s hard to identify the cause or find a quick solution. You don’t want to have to put up with bad odors in your home, so discovering what’s causing it and how you can fix it is essential.
Either way, you want to bust bad odors in your home, asap!
There are lots of different things that could lead to an unwelcome stench so it can take some investigation. But here are some things you could do to fix it.
EASY TIPS TO BUST BAD ODORS!
Check the Plumbing
Problems with your plumbing or bathroom could be one of the major causes of the mystery bad smell. A clogged up trash compactor, a blocked drain or your toilet could all be creating unpleasant smells. If you have a blocked drain, unblocking it is obviously your priority. Drain unblocking products can be harsh on your pipes, though. If you want something more natural and gentle, baking soda can be used as an alternative. Start with a cup of baking soda, followed by two cups of boiling water. Then another cup of baking soda and a cup of white vinegar, before plugging the sink. It should fizz away and clear the drain. You can then flush it with more boiling water.
Improve Ventilation
Sometimes, bad smells hang around because there’s nowhere else for them to go. Better ventilation, particularly in rooms like your bathroom or kitchen, can make a big difference. Just opening up a window can help, but it’s not always the most convenient option. It can make it cold, and it also makes it unsafe for pets and small children. Installing an extractor fan is another option, which also helps to remove excess moisture from your home. It’s great if you cook a lot or like to take steamy showers.
Service Appliances
Some appliances can create terrible odors if they’re not working as they should. Dishwashers, washing machines and more can collect dirt and grime or suffer from stagnant water problems. You might benefit from an appliance repair service to take care of any issues that have arisen. Professional repairs are sometimes necessary, but there are a few problems you might be able to take care of on your own. Some appliances simply need to be cleaned.
Get Rid of Lingering Smells
The original source of your bad smell might not even be there anymore. Or perhaps it is, but it’s your dog or cat – so you can’t get rid of it. If a bad odor is lingering, there are ways to deodorize your home. You can use all kinds of natural scents, such as essential oils in a diffuser. Sometimes, odors might hang around in fabrics so cleaning carpets, upholstered furniture, and other textiles can help. But if you don’t know the original source of the smell, it’s a good idea to find what it is so you can prevent it from happening again.
The Takeaway: Rid your home of those bad odors by finding the source
Smells in the house can be so embarrassing. We’ve never discussed this topic so candidly before! How do you eliminate odors in your home? Find out the cause of bad odors in your home, and you can work out the best ways to tackle them. It might not be as difficult as you think.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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