Eliminating Odors

• To remove household odors, use a few drops of wintergreen oil on a cotton ball and place it inconspicuously it in each room. It lasts for months and is very inexpensive.
• Cigarette smoke can be eliminated using any of the following methods:
  
  • Light candles in the room.
  • Use 4 small bowls of vinegar in the corners of the room.
  • Soak a towel in water and swish it around the room.
  • Place activated charcoal in small dishes after the smokers leave.
• A container filled with kitty litter deodorizer will remove the musty smell from a trunk.
• To rid your cutting board of onion or garlic smells, rub the surface with the cut side of a lime or lemon. A paste of baking soda and water will also work.
• If you've got musty odors caused by mildew, try to take the item outside to air out. Baking soda can be used in the closet.
• To prevent mildew from forming, wipe the area with vinegar to kill the mildew fungus.
• Hang an old nylon stocking filled with cedar chips in the closet. Not only will it repel moths, it will give a sweet smell to your closet.
• To help eliminate odors from the refrigerator:
  
  • Put an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate food odors. You'll need to change the box every month or two.
  • Use a small bowl of charcoal to absorb food odors quickly.
  • Put a little vanilla on a cotton cloth and place in the fridge.
• Simmer a pan of water with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg on the stove for a delightful air freshener.
• Dried orange and lemon rinds can be tossed in the fireplace for a spicy aroma.