Unpleasant odors in an apartment are not eliminated with the help of air fresheners. Skilled housewives know that first of all, you need to get rid of the source of the stench. And then come up with a freshener.
Often an unpleasant smell appears because the house is not cleaned well.
Here's how you can freshen the air in your apartment and at the same time clean it up properly before the main winter holidays.
Where to start
Most often, the reason lies in the trash can and the cabinet it is in. It is advisable to take out the trash every day, and also periodically rinse the can and tidy up the cabinet itself.
Checking the ventilation
Sometimes the reason is a non-working hood. The easiest way to check if the ventilation is working is to hold a sheet of paper to the hole. If the hood is not working, the sheet will remain motionless.
We check the sewerage system
The drain in the kitchen and bathroom needs to be cleaned periodically, even if the water flows properly. It is possible that the connections have leaked and mold and mildew have appeared where the water accumulates.
Let's put things in order
1. The source of the unpleasant smell can be the cat litter box, a stagnant basket of dirty laundry, and even bed linen that should have been changed and washed a long time ago.
2. In addition, the festive atmosphere can be spoiled by a washing machine or dishwasher that has not been cleaned for a long time, and a vacuum cleaner can smell bad because the dust collector is overflowing.
3. Also pay attention to indoor plants, vegetable and fruit supplies, which, due to rot or pests, may emit a terrible stench.
4. Don't forget to look in your wardrobe or closet. When you store clean clothes on the same shelf with those that have already been worn, the unpleasant smell spreads across all the shelves.
Results
Only after eliminating the causes and thoroughly cleaning can you take up the air freshener. In this case, industrial developments or folk tricks will help.
Previously, we talked about how to refresh your clothes if you don’t have time to wash and dry them.
