Eliminate bathroom odours: Essential oils and baking soda tips
Even with regular cleaning, unpleasant odours can accumulate in the bathroom. These home methods will help you effectively eliminate bad smells.
Cleaning the bathroom is about aesthetics and, more importantly, hygiene. Bad odours often originate from areas 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 could also be a poorly installed plumbing system—blockages may form if the shower drain is improperly placed. Another reason might be inadequate ventilation in the room. Problematic, too, are any rugs and other textiles that trap moisture and dirt. How can you neutralize irritating odours?
Home methods for bad odours in the bathroom
One popular method is using essential oils. They can be 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 it inside cabinets, in the sink, or on the floor. Essential oils also have antibacterial properties, aiding in additional disinfection of the surroundings.
Another effective 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. You can also replace the essential oil with fragrant laundry perfume. Just leave the mixture in an open jar or on a plate.
Let's also not forget that baking soda neutralizes 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.
