We r moving into a house, we took 13 truck loads of junk they left behind, not counting all the dumpsters we filled up. they had roaches nesting all over. we bought a spray that was 30.00 foe 3 ounces. we bombed, sprayed with raid, anyway, we r done with all that and the house still house has a really bad oder, we have mopped, painted, cleaned, can anyone help???? ive have a peev about smells and i spend alot of money on deodorizers, and ones u put into sockets, help, help. we havent moved in i keep getting sick.
2006-09-15 02:25:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I wonder what made you want to live there in the first place? Anyway, try this. Put vinegar and a slice of lemon in a saucer. Vinegar should almost fill up the saucer, the lemon sits in the center. Place these saucers in every room, cupboard, corners. You'll be surprised the odour will disappear, 48hours or longer
2006-09-15 02:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a coffee distributor and buy large burlap sacks of roasted coffee beans and sit them out and open, one in each room.
That is what DMORT and FEMA sometimes use when there are decomposed bodies. Absorbs the smell nicely.
Another option: shallow bowls of vinegar in each room. Don't think I would want to do the coffee and vinegar at the same time though.
2006-09-15 03:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
thats awful that the prevoius people kept and left your new home like that. and you have dont the right thing by getting rid of all stuff in the house (tough job though) that should irradicate a small percent of it...opened windows and basically cleaning from top to bottom ..is the only answer ..its a long drawen out process and unfortunately has been left to yourself to do xxxx
Best of luck xx
2006-09-15 03:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by amber1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just moved into a new place a coupla weeks ago. It had a slight pet odor. I simply moved all my stuff in and set about my normal living routine. The smell is gone. I guess I've replaced it with my own household scent.
If that doesn't work, shampoo the carpets.
2006-09-15 02:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by jaike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you need the help of a qualified person. On a normal basis I would recommend bicarbonate of soda to wash things down with and dust over carpets etc before vacuuming, but this problem sounds like it needs professional help. Look in your local telephone directory. I think you will find the expense will pay off in the end.
2006-09-15 02:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by PHILIP C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coal is a good smell-neutraliser. Also a lot of lime and lemon(citrus) as well as vinegar. Not forgetting a good airing of course.
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2006-09-15 04:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by KAREN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar will neutralize the smell
2006-09-15 02:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by original4291 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just washed them and dry it on the sub shine
2006-09-15 02:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by cutie gurl23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an ozonator. That's what the pros use.
2006-09-15 02:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋