How To Remove Bad Odour From Your Home

The musty smell in home might be on the top of the intolerable things on your list and for obvious reasons. It makes you uncomfortable in your own home, might lead to respiratory illness in the long run and most importantly, no one likes to smell bad odour for 27/4.

What Are The Causes Of Bad Smell In Home

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Poor smell can occur due to a lot of reasons like mouldy food in the fridge, wet clothes being left out, non-working drainage systems or worse, your dog’s poop being left in a place you haven’t noticed yet. A lot of times treating these problems doesn’t solve the main issue i.e., foul smell.

How To Get Rid Of Bad Smell In Your Home

Even if you get your drainage system repaired, get the wet clothes dried out and give your dog outdoor potty training, the foul smell just doesn’t leave the grip of your home. Then, you must resort to other ways that are both simple and effective. Read on to know more.

Ensure Regular Ventilation

Proper ventilation in every corner of the room can effectively help in removing the musty air from your room. Switch on the ventilation fan or keep the windows open and you’ll feel the moisture levels reducing in some time.

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Use Air Purifier

Buying an air purifier is a great investment for your home. It's a cost-effective and effortless way to remove moisture, allergens and mouldy smell from the air. Use it specially in the rooms that are most affected by moisture and damp smell.

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Use Air Freshener

Those who have used air fresheners in toilets will know how effectively they work in eliminating bad smell. Looks like it's time to bring one into your room as well. Leave it there for an hour and see it work its magic.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is an awesome ingredient that helps with multiple things. Be it washing, cleaning or removing bad smells from the home, it works as an excellent deodoriser. If the source of the foul odour is a garbage bin, try adding around 50 grams of baking soda to it followed by hot water. Leave it to sit for a few minutes, then rinse it out and the smell will be gone.

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