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Freshen up you Home-Get Rid of Odors
Mon 22 Jan 2007 - 16:11
Freshen up you Home-Get Rid of Odors
By Rajiv Sahadevan
If your house does not smell as good as you would like it to, try these simple tips to freshen it up
Household smells can be remedied by either removing the source, by cleaning the offending article or as a last resort - disguising the smell by overlaying with a more pleasant one.
Check the contents of the refrigerator on a daily basis; throw out any which have passed their shelf lifespan. This will keep any rotting smell from pervading the inside of the refrigerator.
To minimize cooking smells use an exhaust fan or cooker hood while cooking. Leave windows open for a while, to dissipate the smell. Wipe the surfaces of the coop top and counters with a cloth dipped in hot water and lemon, along with detergent. Lemon juice and water heated in the microwave will remove lingering smells from the appliance.
To counteract odors from the kitchen sink, pour a little undiluted bleach down the plughole every few days leave overnight and then rinse thoroughly. Regular cleaning will keep bathrooms odor free.
Lighting an incense candle will take care of minor occasional smells. Keep a disinfectant block inside the toilet, and the space well-ventilated. Pour disinfectant down the waste outlets of the bathing area and washbasins to keep them clean and unblocked.
Cigarette smoke smell can be got rid of by waving a small towel dipped in water and vinegar around the room.
Pets should be discouraged from sitting on beds or sofas, as their hair and body oils can leave a strong odor. If needed slip covers can be used which can then be washed regularly.
Incense can be used to disguise any lingering smells in the house.
Good ventilation is the key to having an odor-free environment in the house. If there is no natural cross ventilation, an exhaust fan will help to throw out stale smells.
Rajiv Sahadevan is a web designer, Online Real estate agent and a successful internet marketer with 10 years of experience in the industry. See more on the author and his websites - Property In India, Real estate India. This article is a complete work of TOI Real Estate Section, Sunday Edition.
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