How Do you Keep Your Home Smelling Nice?

[Anonymous]

Keep your house clean and don't cook fish!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tried the baking soda trick once, and it killed my vacuum. Killed it dead. When I called Dyson about it, they said "yeah, fine mineral particulates like chalk, talc, and baking soda will do that." So approach with caution.

Wow! Until your comment, I was ready to bring out the baking soda. No more! I too now know why our vacuums died with the cleaning lady.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do not fart!

How old are you? Five?

[Anonymous]

PPs had great advice--baking soda in the fridge and trash can. I think cleaning out those two things periodically are really important. Keeping sinks clean and putting lemons down the disposal is helpful. I think another general problem is just moisture--whether it be unaired out beds, laundry sitting someplace, damp bathrooms, etc. I do try to air out but only on days that aren't humid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

BTW, the baking power thing is a myth. It does not absorb odors.

I've had great success w/ baking soda eating odors, especially in the litter box. Makes a huge difference. I haven't killed any vacuum cleaners because of bakin soda either. (Knock on wood.)

[Anonymous]

Baking soda does not kill odors:

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00388.htm

[Anonymous]

I think your question is great OP. I also live in an old house. We keep it very clean and no pets but we still get a musty smell. We can really smell it whenever we get back from vacation. Opening the windows is the only thing that really helps. I also use a vanilla scented candle (i use Yankee candle..that likely has chemiclas but I love the smell).

[Anonymous]

Our (newly purchased old) house smells like fireplace, no matter what we do. We had a chimney sweep come. We had a vent cleaner come. Still smells like smoke. Anyone figure out how to get rid of that smell?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our (newly purchased old) house smells like fireplace, no matter what we do. We had a chimney sweep come. We had a vent cleaner come. Still smells like smoke. Anyone figure out how to get rid of that smell?

Maybe wipe down the walls/ceiling with a vinegar solution?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:bath and body works sweet pea air freshener. Yeah Yeah I know chemicals, but the scent makes me happy.

Sandalwood vanilla is heavenly too! Adds a subtle fresh scent to the air.