What’s causing the pong?
In a household, many suspects can deliver that unwanted smell. Staying on top of cleaning can eradicate these odours, but often enough, these places are not always on our regular cleaning schedule and may need a deeper clean.
Start with a usual suspect like the bin; it may have spilt some of its contents, or the bin itself may need a wash due to a build-up of rotten food.
Check pets if you have any. Other common culprits include footwear, mould growth, and the refrigerator.
The fridge can cause unwanted odours if left uncleaned for months. Spills can occur, and food could be left to rot. Refrigerators often contribute to household odours with out-of-date, rotten food and spills being frequent sources. Regular kitchen cleaning not only eliminates these smells but also gives you a chance to organise the cabinets after thoroughly cleaning the shelves and drawers.
You can use natural deodorisers that are gentle on the fridge environment but tough on spills and odours.
Expert Tip: Baking powder, lemon juice, and activated charcoal are great products to use to eradicate bad smells
Need quick fixes for unwanted smells?
- Open windows and doors to get fresh air circulating.
- Sprinkle the carpet with a little shake and vac along with some household baking powder
- Give the carpets a good hoover.
- You could always have a small stock of cinnamon and lemons to fill the property with a super fresh fragrance.
A full domestic cleaning is also an option for eliminating bad smells—moving furniture and cleaning behind areas that haven’t been touched in ages can yield great results. Wash curtains, steam clean the sofas, and deep clean carpets. An oven and extractor clean is always effective. Using fresh, perfumed products will leave lingering, pleasant odours.
Are you struggling with bad odours in your Nottinghamshire home? Booking a professional cleaning company such as ‘We Clean It’ will be money well spent. We are trained to tackle grime that builds up in hard-to-reach places; we clean inside, on top, and underneath. We are based in the heart of Nottingham and service the whole Nottingham area + will travel for the right job. A thorough professional cleaning will produce the results you desire.