Odour Control | RDN (2024)

FAQs

What is the best odor eliminator? ›

Clorox Disinfecting Mist

Clorox's Disinfecting Mist has earned the top spot on our list of odor eliminators because of its ability to kill bacteria and viruses (including the SARS-CoV2 virus) on hard surfaces, kill bacteria on soft surfaces and freshen the air.

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, or sodium hydrogen carbonate, which is a base. Contrasting with vinegar, baking soda absorbs acidic smells. Such as spoiled food, which makes them excellent choices for refrigerators. It will absorb smells and can even be used as a breath freshener.

-Pour a few inches of baking soda into shallow bowls and leave them uncovered around the odorous rooms of the house for a few days. Baking soda is great for absorbing the smells, but it doesn't happen instantly. -Combine with vinegar and use it in lieu of soapy water to scrub down particularly odorous surfaces.

The study indicates that activated charcoal by itself can significantly reduce bad odor and becomes more efficient when used along with sodium bicarbonate. However, sodium bicarbonate by itself was not significantly effective in reducing the malodor. Activated charcoal is cheap and easy to use.

Some of the best odor eliminators are coffee grounds, tea, vinegar, oats, and baking soda. Leaving a bowl of any of these odor absorbers out in a room that's due for a little freshening up will help clear out the less-than-pleasant smells from the air.

Eliminate odors by storing an opened box of baking soda inside the refrigerator and freezer. You should notice a fresher smell within one to three days, but baking soda in the fridge needs to be replaced at least every three months.

'Leave a bowl of vinegar out overnight,' advises Saskia Gregson-Williams, Founder of Naturally Sassy. 'In the morning, the vinegar will have absorbed all the unsavory smells, and your kitchen will be as fresh as a daisy.

White vinegar is a useful odor-remover.

Cooking Odors -Boil a teaspoon of white vinegar in ½ pint of water to remove unpleasant cooking odors in the kitchen. Smoking Odors and Perfume - A mixture of 1 teaspoon of vinegar to a pint of water, kept in a hand sprayer, can neutralize these odors.

You may be surprised to learn that charcoal (like the charcoal briquettes used in your grill) can be used to absorb odors in your home.

A whole piece of activated charcoal will serve your drawers or closet well. Seal in a mesh or breathable cotton to form a sachet. The charcoal will help combat musty odors. You can also use charcoal pellets.

What is the best body odor eliminator? ›

Our best overall pick, the Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag, uses activated charcoal to trap odors before they overpower an area. Be sure to check the label before buying certain air fresheners to ensure they're safe to use around pets and children.

Baking Soda, Peroxide, & Dish Soap

In a spray bottle, mix 8 ounces of peroxide, three tablespoons of baking soda, and a few drops of dish soap. Spray this homemade odor eliminator mixture onto the affected area and allow it to penetrate for up to 20 minutes.