How to get rid of unpleasant odors in the house

The smell of fried fish and rotten eggs

If at the entrance to the apartment it seems that there has recently grilled fish and it is slightly burnt, it is an occasion to check the wiring. Heated, wires and other plastic parts emit the smell of fried fish.

Inspect all sockets, switches and light bulbs. Melt or slightly blackened areas - a reason to replace electrical equipment. If the outlet changed, and the smell of fried fish remained, call an electrician. Remember: with wiring problems can cause a fire.

Even more dangerous, "symptom" - the smell of rotten eggs. It may signal a gas leak. When entering the room, you feel the hydrogen sulphide smell, immediately leave it. Do not turn on the light and does not strike sharply matches. As soon as possible contact the gas supplier.

sewage smell

First, the smell of the latrine appears where there is a tube and shell - in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Then due to the ventilation system is spread throughout the house and stay there becomes unbearable.

The main reasons for causing the odor, are mounting errors drain, leakage and clogging and malfunction water seal.

To solve these problems on its own is unlikely to succeed, but you can prevent. Replace strainers sinks sinks - they will detain hair and other debris. Once a month, clean the pipe with the help of special chemicals.

The smell of decomposition

This is an extremely annoying problem that usually occurs in private homes. Rodents and other small animals often fall into the trap and die in attics, basements, and wall cavities. After some time, the house begins to spread stench.

The hardest part - to find the source of the problem.

If the place is easily accessible, remove the animal's carcass and treat the surface with a spray means. For example, spray Bac-A-Zap Odor Eliminator destroys signs of decay, harmful bacteria and bad smell. In severe cases it is better to trust in the service of rodent.

The smell of dampness and rot

If the house stale air, the smell of damp and old age, as if in a non-residential premises, perhaps the reason is mold. It is insidious - hiding behind furniture, under a covering of walls, under baseboards.

Mold - a living organism, the appropriate conditions necessary for its reproduction. Most often it appears in humid areas where heat and poorly circulated air. The unpleasant odor is released during the growth and reproduction of fungi.

Household mold area less than one square meter, generally safe. But there is a toxic species that cause allergic reactions and trigger the development of serious diseases. If you feel an unpleasant odor and thus feel unwell, contact a professional disinfection service. They will determine the type of fungus and help eliminate it.

In other cases, you can get rid of mold in the home. Here are some ways to treat the affected area.

• Dilute bleach chlorine-containing water in a ratio of 1 to 10. Apply the solution to the places where mold. Do not forget to wear gloves.
• A tablespoon of white vinegar to dissolve in a liter of water. By means of an atomizer spray solution on the mold. Wait for a while, and then wash it off with soap and water.
• Soda also copes with the fungus. Dissolve one teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Dampen a sponge and this treat the affected area. Rinse off residues are not worth it - soda prevents the re-occurrence of mold.

But it is better not to remove mold and prevent its occurrence. Check whether the ventilation is working in the house. Carefully follow the hygiene in the places of possible mold growth. Dirt and grease on the walls - a breeding ground for it. Ventilate the dark room with high humidity as much as possible.

The smell of cigarettes and other household odors

Cigarettes, pets, food - all of it exudes smells (not always pleasant), which year after year are soaked walls, carpets and furniture.

Easy redecorating every few years, not only pleases the eye, but also the nose. But if you rent apartment, paint the walls and re-stick wallpaper hosts will not work without consent.

One of the most corrosive smells - nicotine. If the home is smoke, the smell of cigarettes permeates everything: furniture upholstery, curtains, carpets, wallpaper. To learn how to get rid of it, we wrote in detail here.

The smell of pet urine or burning could be eliminated, if during the process of wet cleaning carpets and walls (painted or pasted washable wallpaper) with a solution of white vinegar and water. He will not only eliminate the smell, but also to remove stains. It is also possible to dissolve polstakana ammonia in five liters of water and the solution was applied on the walls and floor, leave for several minutes, then rinse. With carpets works best soda. Sprinkle it on the pile, leave at night and in the morning, clean the carpet cleaning with a vacuum cleaner.

How to return to the house of a pleasant aroma

Pleasant smells begins with purity. But an even more pleasant atmosphere can be created using automatic air fresheners, aroma lamps and candles, as well as various diffusers.

Wooden sticks absorb the scent of essential oils and spread it across the room. Natural flavors for the home can also be done by hand. here five ideasHow to keep the smell in the bank.

A few more life hacking:

1. Moisten a cotton pad essential oil (Lavender, lemongrass - any of your choice). When you start vacuuming, aspirated into the drive. In the process of cleaning the room filled with a pleasant aroma.
2. If microwave smelling food such as cheese or popcorn, it is possible to refresh by boiling at maximum power bowl with water and couple of drops of lemon or orange aroma oils.
3. To in the wardrobe smelled, pour in a small cloth bag and soda drip a few drops of lavender oil. Good his tie and place between linen. This bag can be hung as on curtains.

Do you know other effective ways to deal with unpleasant odors in the house? Share them in the comments.