Occupant Odor
The odors in a house come from many things and each home has a signature smell and some are not so pleasant. Every item in your house has a scent, whether you can smell them or not. Even most unscented products have an innate odor from the ingredients themselves.
Apparently, there is something called
“Occupant Odor.” These odors come
from the
detergents you use, cooking smells, cleaning supplies, and room
fresheners.
These scents then occupy spaces like curtains, carpets, cushions, and
pillows. Combined together, the meshing of these scents creates your
distinct home smell.
While some homes have a more pleasant aroma than others, there are
certain smells that you would prefer to avoid, like that of pet
dander, mildew, or mold. Have you tried everything to eliminate these
odors to no avail? Strong and lingering odors may be a sign that there
could be a problem with your air conditioning.
According to Craig Warren of the Sense of Smell Institute in New York, three-quarters of us can detect smells in other people's homes, but only half of us can detect smells in our own homes.
Smell Solution
If your odors are caused by your environmental elements try to use some simple steps to avoid or stop those smells.- Most important your home ventilation always helps you to maintain your home odors.
- To remove a lingering kitchen odor that comes from a pungent vegetable like cauliflower or broccoli, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the cooking water or dish. Cook with the fan on.
- Ventilating the cooking process can eliminate lingering odors.
- Try using distilled white vinegar to neutralize the odor, because vinegar contains a strong smell.
- Does your garbage disposal stink? Fill an ice cube tray with vinegar and freeze. Toss the cubes down the disposal and let the deodorizing begin.
