Living somewhere that smells less-than-lovely is not a good thing. For one thing, there’s sure to be an underlying cause that’s making the house smell unpleasant. It could lead to bigger problems if it’s left untreated, and it’s just not nice to live somewhere you can’t enjoy and relax. With that in mind, here are some things you can do to make your home smell good to help you enjoy it more.
Have The Drains Cleaned
One of the biggest reasons why there might be an unpleasant smell in your home is your drains. If they’re blocked or damaged in some way, the waste isn’t going to drain away as it should. It means nasty smells (not to mention germs) will back up into your home.
The best thing to do for a speedy solution with positive results is to hire professional drain cleaning experts to deal with the issue. Although you might be tempted to try dealing with it yourself, professionals will know exactly what to do. Plus, they’ll have the tools they need to do it, meaning the job is done faster than you would do it, and there’s far less risk of the problem returning too.
Get A Dehumidifier
The issue might be that the odor is in the air – perhaps something is lingering after your drains were fixed, or perhaps there’s an issue elsewhere, and it’s being carried on the wind into your home, for example. In that case, there is a solution: get a dehumidifier.
A dehumidifier does what the name implies; it reduces the humidity in the air and essentially dries things out. Since odor droplets dry out as well as general moisture, it’s likely that when you have a dehumidifier in place, the smell will disappear quite quickly.
Let The Sun In
How can light have any effect on a smell? The answer is that it doesn’t – or rather, most light doesn’t. You can’t just flick the light switch and find the bad smell goes away. However, with sunlight, it’s different, and it’s because of the UV light it contains.
UV is a natural disinfectant, so allowing as much sunlight as possible into your home will clean it up and reduce the smell significantly. In many cases, the smell be gone and you’ll be left with the lovely scent of summer as well.
Check For Mold to Make Your Home Smell Good
Mold smells bad, and if the odor in your home is musty and nasty, mold might be causing it. If that’s a surprise, it could be because it’s not in an obvious place where you would have noticed.
In that case, it’s time to explore your home to see where the mold is hiding. It could be under furniture (or behind it), in the attic or basement, under the floors, and so on. Even if it takes a while, it’s a good idea to search for it and remove it. Otherwise, the smell is always going to be there, and your home could be damaged as well.
Great tips! Dealing with unpleasant smells can be a challenge, and I appreciate these practical solutions. Another trick that works wonders is simmering a pot of water with citrus peels, cinnamon sticks, and a few cloves. This natural blend not only freshens the air but also adds a delightful fragrance to your home. Give it a try, and enjoy the inviting aroma! Thanks!
Oooooh, I love a simmer pot!! Thanks for the tip!