Banish bathroom odours with these simple home remedies
The bathroom is often a place where unpleasant odours accumulate, even with regular cleaning. These home methods will allow you to effectively get rid of bad smells.
Cleaning the bathroom is a matter of aesthetics and, above all, hygiene. Bad odours often come from places we don't reach during routine cleaning.
The unpleasant smell may linger in the room due to accumulated soap scum and hair or mould. The problem can also be a poorly installed plumbing system—blockages will form if the shower drain is improperly placed. A third reason could be inadequate ventilation of the room. Also problematic are any rugs and other textiles that trap moisture and dirt. How can you neutralise irritating odours?
Home methods for bad odours in the bathroom
One of the recommended methods that is popular is using essential oils. They can serve as a base for creating a refreshing spray. Simply combine water with several drops of your chosen essential oil, put the mixture in a spray bottle, and spritz inside cabinets, the sink, or on the floor. Essential oils also have antibacterial properties, which aid in additional disinfection of the surroundings.
Another recommended trick is preparing a strengthened mixture with essential oil, supplemented with three tablespoons of rice. This homemade air freshener will make a nice scent linger in the room for a long time. The essential oil can also be replaced with fragrant laundry perfume. Just leave the mixture in an open jar or on a plate.
Let's also not forget that baking soda neutralises bad odours. Pour a larger amount into a small container and place it on one of the bathroom shelves. You can add dried flowers or scented bath salts to the soda. This way, you will not only remove unpleasant odours but also create a pleasant fragrance in the room.
