Eliminating Odours

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

Cigarette Smoke:

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.

Musty Smell:

A container filled with kitty litter deodorizer will remove the musty smell from a trunk. If you've got musty odours caused by mildew, try to take the item outside to air out. Baking soda can be used in the closet.

Onion and Garlic Smell:

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.

Mildew and Moth Repellant:

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.

Odours from Refrigerator:

To help eliminate odours from the refrigerator:

• Put an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate food odours.

• You'll need to change the box every month or two.

• Use a small bowl of charcoal to absorb food odours quickly.

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

Air Freshener:

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

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