7 ways to create a pleasant winter smell at home

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

From January to February, most houses smell of pine needles and tangerines. But this is only two months of the year, and what tests does the sense of smell undergo in the other ten?

The mustyness of the basement, the aromas of the garbage chute and the sewage system, the neighbors smoking in the entrance - the stench strives to penetrate the apartment every time the front door is opened. And if internal problems are added to external problems, such as clogged pipes and inoperative ventilation, then the message is gone.

And okay, in a warm time - you can open a window and leave your favorite home to air for an indefinite period. What to do in winter?

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1. Chinese way

If it is cold outside, then the draft option should be shortened as much as possible in time. But how can the effect of long-term ventilation be preserved?

The inhabitants of the Celestial Empire have invented a simple way: canvas bags of tea, hung in the doorways during "air procedures", quickly absorb unpleasant odors and refresh the atmosphere - just 15-20 minutes.

2. Grandma's way

In the arsenal of our parents, there were no modern methods of combating unpleasant odors. They used folk remedies. And wet towels come first!

The more suitable places you find to hang them, the less unwanted aromas will remain in the room. And then all that remains is to open the windows for a short time to reduce the humidity.

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3. Acetic way

This product also belongs to the list of tricks of experienced housewives. It can be used with it in fire, in water, and in copper pipes.

If you heat water and vinegar on the stove, kitchen odors will disappear: burnt food, overly fragrant dishes, or a mixture of both. With a similar solution, but with the addition of a couple of drops of aromatic oil - bergamot or lavender, you can wash the bathroom. This procedure will help get rid of persistent toilet odors.

Well, if pipes became the sources of "fragrance", then the following composition will help to solve the problem: 1 part of coarse salt, 1 part of soda and 2 parts of vinegar. Put all of this in the drain hole and let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with hot water.

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4. Method of point impact

The most effective way to maintain a pleasant atmosphere is to combat local "pests".

Well, which of us, for example, does not make stocks? Potatoes, carrots, onions … all this actively emits odors. To the settlements! Organize a storage area outside the apartment, use vestibules, loggias, utility rooms.

Well, if the situation is hopeless and the vegetable "ghetto" can only be placed inside the house, then take care of containers with lids and odor-absorbing devices.

Speaking of the latter, do you know how to reduce the concentration of unpleasant odors in the bin?

There are two ways: the first is to place a special charcoal filter inside that neutralizes odors, the second and more economical is to use the toilet strips for other purposes! If you put a freshener on the bottom of the bucket, under the garbage bag, then the plastic will absorb its aroma and interrupt the amber of waste.

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5. Massive attack

Everything is fine, but what to do if emergency measures are needed, and the impact area should be maximized? How to quickly refresh the atmosphere if, for example, unexpected guests are on the doorstep, and outside the window frost and airing is excluded?

A frying pan and coffee beans will save you! Fry the beans over high heat, and their aroma will drive out any unpleasant odors. Proven by more than one generation of housewives!

6.simple trick

Such an "air freshener" is easy to make on your own. All you need is a few things - a glass candle jar, baking soda and essential oil.

The first option is to pour baking soda into the jar, add a few drops of essential oil, mix well and put a burning tablet candle on top. At the same time, the bank does not need to be closed.

In the second case, you can do without a candle! This is where the lid of the jar comes in handy. You need to make holes in it (for example, using a screwdriver and a hammer, as in the video). A pleasant aroma in your home is guaranteed!

7. Beautiful way

For those who want to add a little chic to their surroundings, we recommend using … pomanders!

This mysterious word not only sounds beautiful, but is also an effective and inexpensive tool, as specially invented for our article and the topic of the heading.

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Making pomanders is simple: you need a little oranges and a lot of cloves (seasoning). The second ones are stuck in a spiral into the first ones, the resulting structures are hung around the apartment. These natural air fresheners will last a couple of weeks, and after that they can be replaced with new ones. The usefulness of pomanders is not limited to their aromatization function, they also have a psychological effect: relieve stress and improve mood.

The smell in the house is the business card of the owners. Everyone can make it unforgettable. The only question is whether these will be good memories or terrible ones. It's up to you!