How to Guard Against "H.O." (House Odor)

Your best friend may not tell you, but it’s just possible your house needs deodorant. It may if…


• You own a dog or cat.

• You cook with strong seasonings such as garlic.

• Someone in the family smokes (especially cigars).

• The house is so well insulated that it can’t breathe.

Here’s what to do about it:

• Cook spicy food only when the vent fan is running full tilt.

• Disguise unavoidable cooking smells with a commercial spray deodorizer.

• Place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.

• Get rid of smells impregnated in counter tops by scrubbing surfaces with lemons; leave overnight and rinse off. (Be careful, however. Lemon juice will bleach some materials.)

• Keep the cat’s litter box changed regularly; spray the bottom of the box with a commercial deodorizer after each cleaning.

• Shampoo smelly carpets and/or spray carpets with a carpet deodorizer.

• If you enjoy fragrances, disguise occasional odors with mildly scented candles and/or sachets. (If you’re unsure about a visitor’s response to fragrances, simply air out the rooms.)

• Air out all the rooms frequently. Fresh air and cleanliness are your best guards against an odoriferous house.

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Mike Cribbin

Cribbin Realty

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