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How to get rid of bad smells in a house

Freshen up your home and make it smell amazing
Clean upholstery to eliminate bad smells
Disinfect chopping boards
Deal with mould
Empty the kitchen bin regularly
Keep shoes clean and dry
Deep clean the dishwasher
Avoid a strange smell in the fridge
Purge pet beds
Launder bed linen
Sanitise shower drains
Banish burnt food smells
Eradicate cooking smells
Remove mould
Wash out the washing machine
Mask bathroom bin odours
Invest in an air purifyer
Change the sponge
Keep on top of laundry
Wash dishes after every meal
Tackle a drain smell
Vacuum to the max
Remove pet food
Repot houseplants
Banish sewer smells
Keep household pests out
Keep your house smelling good
Freshen floors with essential oils
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Freshen up your home and make it smell amazing

Pesky odours hiding in the house can be hard to eliminate. From waste bins stinking out the kitchen to sofas that have picked up a stench, we've located the common denominators that might be making your home smell to high heaven and found ways to make sure your space is smelling sweet again.

Click or scroll for scent-sational stench-stopping tips and tricks...

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Rachel Homer

03 September 2024

Interiors

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