My house is quite small, specifically my living/ entry area. I also donot have any windows that I leave open. I have double glass doors in my bedroom which I open only to hang out the clothes, and I have a small window in my kitchen which is fitted with a fine net mesh on the outside. I donot leave this open either. No windows in living area also. Recently the house has started to smell funny, and stuffy inside. As it is only in the past couple of months I'v noticed this(over the 2years I'v stayed here) I suspect it has to do with trash not taken out regularly. I have been leaving the doors open for a couple of hours every weekend when I'm home but there is still a certain smell..How can I get my house to be odourless again?!Please help!!!I don't know if my carpet also contributes to the odour!My house is always very clean and spotless otherwise.
2007-03-24 23:18:00 · 12 answers · asked by velocityviper 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Leaving just the doors open to air out a house is not sufficient enough you must use windows to air out, and you can use a shallow dish of plain White Vinegar left in rooms that smell over night, this will clean and freshen the air while you sleep, then just air out with the windows open, and remove any odor causing article you could have in your home, you can also clean and freshen your laundry with vinegar they will smell fresher and be deodorized, and softened, also clean your whole house with White Vinegar, it is touted to be the best disinfectant in the world you can use it straight or mixed in water in a spray bottle for easy clean up, freshening and disinfecting of all surfaces, there are many tips online to tell you how and where to use ingredients you already have in your food cupboard in your home already, this is simple to use and your home will always smell fresh and clean. Good Luck !
2007-03-25 00:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're home, open all the doors and windows to allow the air to circulate. Smells seep into everything, so the more air circulating, the sooner the smell will leave.
You can try putting a pan filled with water, with apples, cinnamon, or even vanilla essense added to it, to simmer on the stove.... to fragrance the room.
It smells like you've been baking something yummy :o)
Or put 1/2 a cup of vinegar in a bowl and leave it sitting out. Replace it every day - it will absorb odors, so all you have to do is pour it down the drain when you're done.
Baking soda sprinkled on the carpet and then vacuumed up will get the smells out as well. Just make sure you dispose of the smelly vacuum cleaner bag, ot the smell will seep out.
I work as a family daycarer working from home, and always have sick-up smells, dirty diaper odors etc going on..... and my house always smells fresh and clean, just by using these simple tips.
I hope this helps.....
2007-03-26 12:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is to open the windows! It sounds like you have a condensation problem which is causing the odour. Wet laundry will be the main suspect. If you keep your flat sealed with no windows open this is bound to happen. And TAKE THE RUBBISH OUT lol!
To get rid of the smell buy Febreeze spray from the supermarket, and spray this liberally on the carpets, curtains, sofa etc - this is a spray that is designed specifically for a situation like yours. This will work, but your problem will reoccur very quickly without proper ventilation to your home.
Good luck!
2007-03-24 23:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by adamseymourdavies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if there is no fresh air coming in then things do start to smell stuffy , If you can´t take the trash out then make sure you tie the back so the smell of waste is sealed, also you can buy nice perfumed bin liner´s , perfumed candles help , shake a vac for your carpet or something similar . I think heaven if you open your kitchen widow for 10 min´s before going to work in the morning this will help
2007-03-25 02:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are actually a couple of things you can do-first go to Sam's Club and get a cleaner called Odo Ban. It is a clean fresh smelling cleaner, and really does get rid of nasty odors. I also use a candle warmer in the winter months with a fresh clean smelling candle-and carpet fresh will also do a job, but this will only temporarily get rid of odors. The Odo Ban is the best thing.
2007-03-25 05:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by pattifattire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your house is begging, pleading and groaning for some fresh air. all these spray stuff e.t.c. is just going to be another smell on top of the ones you already have.even if you can only manage 10 Min's a day , get them there windows open, all at the same time, so you get a nice breeze blowing thru, if its a nice strong wind it might just blow all that stinky rubbish out as well
2007-03-25 01:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by ohmamita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carpet is the number one problem! It probably needs a good cleaning. If your house is small, a few bucks to have the guy come in and steam them is an excellent investment.
2007-03-25 02:22:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air out when possible. Get some of those plug-ins(that uses oil). Plug them in the outlets in every room(use the same scent for all), I use them and when we are out then come inside, it smells so good.
2007-03-24 23:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by DOT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a fan in the window facing out.then open another door or window oposite end.Will suck all the stale air out and fresh air in.
2007-03-25 01:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by little man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open a couple of boxes of baking soda and some windows...give it a few days.
2007-03-25 02:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by tedditn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋