Eliminating Pesky Household Odors

Can’t seem to get rid of those pesky odors regardless of how many times you spray air freshener or deodorizer? Well stop worrying and stop spending money on products that only work for a few minutes. With the many chemicals used to create these sprays, we witnessed the damaging effects on the ozone. Imagine what these sprays and chemicals are doing to our body.

There are other alternatives to eliminating pesky odors safely from our home. More importantly they are very safe for our children and pets.

To remove household odors, use a few drops of wintergreen oil on a cotton ball and place it inconspicuously in each room. It lasts for months and is very inexpensive.

Cigarette smoke can be eliminated using any of the following methods:

• Light candles in the room.
• Use 4 small bowls of vinegar in the corners of
  the room.
• Soak a towel in water and swish it around the
  room.
• Place activated charcoal in small dishes after
  the smokers leave.

A container filled with kitty litter deodorizer will remove the musty smell from a trunk.

To rid your cutting board of onion or garlic smells, rub the surface with the cut side of a lime or lemon. A paste of baking soda and water will also work.

If you’ve got musty odors caused by mildew, try to take the item outside to air out. Baking soda can be used in the closet.

To prevent mildew from forming, wipe the area with vinegar to kill the mildew fungus.

Hang an old nylon stocking filled with cedar chips in the closet. Not only will it repel moths, it will give a sweet smell to your closet.

To help eliminate odors from the refrigerator:
Put an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate food odors. You’ll need to change the box every month or two.

Use a small bowl of charcoal to absorb food odors quickly.

Put a little vanilla on a cotton cloth and place in the fridge.

Simmer a pan of water with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg on the stove for a delightful air freshener.

Dried orange and lemon rinds can be tossed in the fireplace for a spicy aroma.

Dr. Zoe Simmons