Things You'll Need

Instructions

How to Deodorize a Home

1

Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, Allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
2

Put a few slices of left-over orange or lemon rinds in a pot of water and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
3

Place baking soda in an open container of your choice. This works well for closets, refrigerators and other small enclosed spaces.
4

Lay out 2 or 3 slices of white bread in the refrigerator to absorb odors.
5

Place lemon slices in an open bowl in the kitchen.
6

Place unscented kitty litter in a shallow bowl to absorb room odors.
7

Place a shallow cup or bowl of white vinegar out on a table to rid room of odors.
8

Place a shallow bowl of charcoal in a room to rid the room of odors.
9

Simply light a match for a few moments or burn a candle (scented or unscented). The flame from either will "eat up" bad smelling gases in the air.
10

Pour vanilla extract into a shallow dish and set in an out of the way place.
11

Add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil to the inside of the cardboard toilet tissue roll. With each turn, fragrance is released into the room.