Effective Ways To Eliminate Bad Odors From Your New Home

When homeowners sell and move out, they sometimes leave behind lingering bad odors. If you’ve just moved in to find an odor you didn’t notice before, don’t panic. There are plenty of ways to eliminate smells.When moving into a new home, the excitement of open houses and finding the one can sometimes cause you to go nose-blind to any odors that may be in the home.  Upon moving in, you may find the previous homeowners left behind lingering bad odors that you just swear weren't there the last time you viewed the home.  Don't worry, there are several different, effective ways to eliminate bad odors from your new home.  Keep reading to learn more, and click this link to read the full article.

Easy odor removal

Light odors from a refrigerator that wasn’t properly cleaned or a trash bag that hung around too long are easy to combat. First, remove the offending source if it's still around. (Be sure to check the back of the pantry and cabinets for hidden leftover foodstuffs.) After you’ve cleaned the area, neutralize the odor with these common items:

Coffee grounds: Put used coffee grounds in a shallow bowl and place it around your house. The coffee grounds will absorb smells.White vinegar: Bowls of white vinegar can act as an odor neutralizer.Apple cider vinegar: If the sink has an odor, it is likely coming from the drain. Pouring apple cider vinegar down the drain will eliminate the smell.Lemon: Chopping up a lemon and putting it through the garbage disposal will remove odors from the disposal and drain.