Surprisingly, every house has its own smell. However, not all fragrances that appear in our home are pleasant. Often, a disgusting smell can spoil the mood and create discomfort. It appears for various reasons. Today we want to talk about how to get rid of it and how to freshen the air in the apartment in a variety of ways.
Cleanliness is the key to he alth
This well-known saying is also decisive for the order in the house. Some unpleasant odors can also arise due to the fault of the owners themselves, for example, due to stale food in the refrigerator, a full trash can, accumulated dust and, of course, dirty plumbing. Before getting rid of the smell, its sources should be eliminated.
Do you know what sticks in your memory the longest? Smell. You know, smells last the longest. We so easily forget everything we have seen and heard, and only fragrances remain in our memory quite distinctly.
Isuna Hasekura.
House cleaning
One of the important things when cleaning, no matter how strange it may sound, is the trash can. Often this object is the source of the smell, so you need to take out the trash as often as possible, and wash the container well with vinegar or soda.
Try to do wet cleaning as often as possible, pay special attention to corners, chandeliers, bookshelves, radiators and window sills. Very often, it is in these places that a huge amount of dust accumulates, which, in addition to exuding an unpleasant smell, can cause asthma or allergies.
The following interior items absorb unpleasant odors: curtains, carpets, upholstery of upholstered furniture. How to freshen the air in the apartment? To do this, you need to perform the following manipulations:
- Curtains should be washed at least once every 3 months and dusted regularly.
- Upholstered furniture and carpets should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Do not forget that after each procedure it is necessary to clean the vacuum cleaner from the contents.
- You must have noticed that when this household appliance is in operation, a not very pleasant smell also appears. To get rid of it, before cleaning, soak a cotton ball or piece of gauze with any essential oil and put it in a dust bag.
- Often an unpleasant smell comes from the carpet on the floor, in order to eliminate it, it is necessary to fill it with plenty of soda, leave it for several hours, and thenvacuum thoroughly.
Kitchen cleaning
Our cuisine does not always exude only appetizing aromas, sometimes unpleasant odors can also appear. To freshen the air in the room, you should take the necessary measures:
Refrigerator
- Empty your fridge from expired food.
- It is necessary to store different product groups on separate shelves.
- Close all container lids very tightly.
- Wash the inside of the refrigerator every week with warm water and baking soda.
Sink
Sink can often be the cause of bad smell. To get rid of it, use the following advice: pour ½ pack of dry soda into the drain hole and pour ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a dry cloth and leave for half an hour. After this time, pour a large amount of boiling water into the hole - this will get rid of the unpleasant odor and eliminate the blockage.
Handy tools
Handy natural remedies do an excellent job of eliminating unpleasant odors. Most of the components that we will give exude a pleasant unobtrusive aroma. We offer you to learn how to freshen the air in the apartment with improvised means.
Spices
In boiling water, add a few cloves, a pinch of cinnamon, orange zest, a little ginger. Leave the resulting product on fire for a while. Soon your house will be filled with cozyspicy aromas that can last more than one day. When the smell subsides, the procedure can be repeated.
Vinegar
Acetic acid will help eliminate the unpleasant odor. We will prepare a solution from it, fill small containers with it and arrange it throughout the room. Vinegar is a great way to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. It is necessary to soak a towel in a solution of vinegar and walk around all the rooms with a towel, actively waving it.
Flower petals
Not quite common, but an effective way to freshen the air in the apartment, will be an aromatic mixture of dry petals. A wonderful way is to fill the air with a delicate and delicate floral aroma. In anticipation of guests, you can slightly lower the flower petals in a slow cooker and add a little water to them, or you can prepare a decorative wreath that will not only flavor the house, but also become an incredibly beautiful decoration.
For the base of the wreath, we need a piece of Styrofoam, which can be purchased at any needlework store. Lubricate its surface with glue and sprinkle abundantly with dry flower petals. After the wreath is completely ready, you can attach a loop of decorative tape to it.
Aromatic sachet
What kind of flavorings today you will not find on the shelves of specialized stores. Sachets are gaining more and more popularity - aromatic pillows filled with natural fragrant and ecological materials: herbs, petals, spices, needles. Sachetyou can make it yourself from improvised material, for example, fill a small bag of natural fabric with dried herbs: mint, lavender, thyme, sage, juniper, as well as small pieces of dried berries and fruits, spices or flower petals. Such bags can be laid out on coffee tables, shelves, between sofa cushions.
Folk remedies
How to freshen the air in the apartment with folk remedies? Consider some of the most effective options. Through trial and error, experienced housewives got quite effective ways that help to cope with this task in the shortest possible time.
Fragrant plants
Mint, thyme, eucalyptus, basil have a pleasant aroma. You can plant the selected plant in a small pot and put on the windowsill. Herbs quite successfully perform the function of a freshener all year round, and therefore this option is the most acceptable. Plant leaves can be used as decoctions.
Scented candles
In specialized stores, you can buy scented candles or sticks and light them as needed. Together with them, it is advisable to purchase a protective glass or caps; fresheners should be placed on high shelves. Be sure to keep candles/sticks away from children and animals. Please note: in some cases, individual intolerance is possible (depending on the components).
Cinnamon and cloves
This air freshener variant is ideal foreliminate unpleasant odors in the kitchen. Put 150 g of cloves and 70 g of capsicum or ground cinnamon in an enameled pan, put on the stove and bring to a boil. As soon as the first bubbles appear, reduce the power and simmer the mass over low heat until partial evaporation.
Medley
Perhaps some people have never heard of such a remedy. Potpourri is an aroma mixture based on inflorescences and petals of various plants. These compositions can be purchased at decor stores, flower shops, Vse dlya domya hypermarkets. In addition to potpourri, the aroma mixture also contains citrus fruit zest. It has been observed that they cope with the stench very well. If you do not have the opportunity to purchase such a tool, you can cook it yourself: for this you need to collect your favorite flowers and dry them, the same should be done with citrus peels. Aromatic products are recommended to be placed in a beautiful decorative vase, and to enhance the effect, if desired, you can drop a little essential oil into it.
Coffee
If you have a question about how to freshen the air in an apartment without chemicals, we recommend using coffee beans. We can definitely say that the aroma of such an impromptu air freshener is incomparable. You can use them in the following way: fry them well in a pan and place them in decorative glasses, vases, coasters, which should be placed on open shelves or a cabinet. As soon as the aroma begins to fade, the grains should be collected and re-fried in a pan. The advantage of this method is that the grains can beuse infinitely.
Granny's ways
Let's look at how in the days of our grandmothers, when there were no air conditioners and fans, we managed to cope with the heat. Here is one of the easiest ways: hang thick, light-colored curtains on the windows and close the curtains tightly. The effect is achieved due to the fact that they protect from direct sunlight, and therefore the air heats up less. Today you can improve this method: replace curtains with reflective film on glass or blinds.
We offer another effective way to freshen the air in the apartment in the heat. It should be said that this method is not aimed at protecting against heat, but rather at combating it. We take a sheet, a duvet cover or just a large piece of fabric, moisten it in cold water and hang it around the room. As it evaporates, the water will refresh the room. Instead of a dampened cloth, you can use another method: spray the curtains with a spray bottle. The same principle of evaporation will work if the apartment has an open aquarium or a large number of plants that have been well shed in the morning.
If you pour very cold water into the container (or even better use ice) and place it in different places, you can lower the temperature in the apartment by several degrees. If you direct the air flow from the fan to the containers, you can get the effect of a real air conditioner.
Modern technologies
Speaking about how to freshen the air in the apartment, one cannot but mention a specially designed technique to combat the heat. One of the most common mechanisms is the fan. It can be floor, table or ceiling. Consider the models in more detail:
- The ceiling fan is considered to be the best fan for creating coolness in the room, because it enhances air circulation and significantly improves the condition of people in the room.
- Floor fans are often quite bulky, but they can also freshen the air in the room. It is recommended to put them in the middle of the room or near an open window so that the hot air is immediately cooled.
- Desktop options are best used for personal cooling, and an ice pack will help enhance their effect.
- Thanks to the latest developments, we have small portable fans that are powered by USB. They are very convenient for those who work on a laptop.
- Bladeless fans are considered the most beautiful and safe. They work due to the laws of physics, a diffuser, a high-speed turbine. They are silent and do not create excessive vibration. In addition, the absence of blades helps protect children and animals from the risk of accidental injury.
Humidifiers
An effective way to freshen the air in a room is to use various ionizers, air purifiers, humidifiers.
When using humidifiers, cooling occurs due to evaporation, in addition, they perfectly humidify dry air. However, it should be noted that only ultrasonic andclassic humidifiers. In contrast, steam models boil water first, and therefore the steam coming out of them is hot.
Speaking of who occupies a leading position among process coolers, we can say with confidence - it is air conditioning. If funds allow, be sure to install such a miracle of technology in your apartment. This once and for all solve the problem of heat in the room. However, when using the air conditioner, some nuances should be observed so that the cooled air does not harm your he alth: clean the air conditioner at least once a year, and preferably two, at the beginning and end of the season.
