{"id":18775,"date":"2024-05-29T12:47:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T12:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/?post_type=blog&amp;p=18775"},"modified":"2024-05-29T12:47:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T12:47:45","slug":"bad-odors","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/blog\/bad-odors\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Odors: How to Get Rid of it in your Home for your Safety!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad odors often linger in places like the kitchen, basement and bathroom; they permeate you pets\u2019 favorite spots, carpet and fabric fibers, and more. Here are some budget-friendly tips for eliminating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-house-odors-for-your-safety\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-house-odors-for-your-safety\/\">bad odors<\/a> from various sources in your home:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581.jpg\" alt=\"bad odor\" class=\"wp-image-18631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/lexington-sc-puroclean-columbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/847\/2023\/03\/bad-smell_6258581-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remove the source of the bad odor .<\/strong> To truly fix the odor issue, you should identify the cause and fix the problem. For instance, removing a dead rodent from the air ducts or fixing the plumbing could stop the bad smells from permeating your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wash hard surfaces<\/strong>, such as counter tops, tables, hard floors or walls with either your favorite cleaner or with a mixture of half water, half white vinegar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminate pet bad odors<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wash the dog<\/strong> with a solution of 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with \u00bc cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of mild dishwashing liquid. Avoid the eyes and ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empty the cat litter box, then clean it <\/strong>by pouring \u00bd inch of vinegar in it and adding some baking soda. Add water, stir and let it soak for a few hours. Afterwards, remove the liquid, wash, rinse and let it dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more tips on how to get rid of pet odors in your home click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/easily-remove-pet-odors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean carpets and fabrics. <\/strong>If the carpet smells, clean it yourself or have it professionally cleaned. As a temporary solution, sprinkle a small amount of fresh baking soda, leave it on for 15 minutes (or more), and then vacuum it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fight kitchen smells<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge<\/strong> \u2013 keep an open box of baking soda in the fridge to absorb smells. For more efficiency, wipe down shelves using hydrogen peroxide and a piece of cloth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garbage disposal <\/strong>\u2013 grind some ice, then sprinkle Borax down the disposal and rinse it with water. Bad odor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fish and other food smells <\/strong>\u2013 boil a cup of vinegar on the stove to release vapors that absorb smells quickly. Wipe down the cabinets with soap and warm water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garbage can <\/strong>\u2013 if the can itself smells, wash it with water and white vinegar. If the garbage smells, but the can isn\u2019t full yet, remove the odors by dropping some coffee grounds in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminate cigarette<\/strong> <strong>smoke. <\/strong>To completely remove tobacco smell, clean the smoke residue on every object and structure in the affected room(s). As a temporary solution, mask the smell with bowls of white vinegar, coffee grounds or activated charcoal. Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/how-do-you-remove-cigarette-smoke-smell-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong> for more tips on cigarette odor removal. Get rid of bad odor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove bathroom odors<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toilet<\/strong> \u2013 add 1 cup of white vinegar into the bowl, wait 5 minutes, then scrub and flush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sink drain<\/strong> \u2013 mix \u00bd cup of bleach and \u00bd cup of water and pour it down the drain. Let it stand for 1 hour and then rinse with water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these tips can help lessen the odors in your home. For professional deodorization services in homes affected by tobacco smoke, fire, mold, or other causes, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PuroClean of Columbia<\/strong>\u00a0is a leading commercial and residential restoration franchising company.\u00a0 Founded in 2001, the company offers fire and water cleanup and restoration services, mold mitigation and remediation, and biohazard cleanup and removal located in South Carolina and we are available 24\/7 to help you through any damage in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Purocleanofcolumbia\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.instagram.com\/Purocleanofcolumbia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bad odors often linger in places like the kitchen, basement and bathroom; they permeate you pets\u2019 favorite spots, carpet and fabric fibers, and more. 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