Pets, cigarette smoke, or simply a lack of air circulation can make your home smelly. The good news is that making a home smell fresh is usually pretty easy.

One of the homemaking secrets that our grandmothers understood instinctively is that smell is a crucial part of cleanliness. If a room doesn’t smell clean, it doesn’t feel clean either! It’s a challenge for every homeowner so we put together a simple list of 7 spots to prevent odors.

1. Garbage Cans

When something smells off, the garbage can is always the first place I check. But even after I’ve taken the trash out, the smell can still linger in the can for quite a while afterwards!

2. Dishwasher

If your dishwasher isn’t clean, it can develop any number of smelly issues from standing water to rotting food bits.

3. Shoes

Tired of smelly shoes filling your entryway or mudroom with unpleasant odors? Spray them to kill odor-causing bacteria instantly, with an effect that lasts for weeks!

4. Outdoor Furniture

Whenever I put my patio furniture away for the season, I always give it a good cleaning before storing it away. But even that doesn’t stop me worrying about how it will fare in storage during the cold, wet, winter months!

5. Toilets

It’s not exactly a mystery why toilets are often a source of unpleasant smells. This is especially helpful when you’re hosting guests, because you’ll have peace of mind that there aren’t any odor-causing bacteria smelling up the guest bathroom.

6. Showers

Keep your shower clean for longer – prevents the growth of mold and mildew, which means that it will be easier to clean the next time!

7. Air Vents & Filters

If something smells musty or dusty and you can’t figure out where the smell is coming from, check your air vents. Vents can harbor odor-causing bacteria that can easily get blown around your home by your heating or air conditioning system! To eliminate the smell, give your air vents a good cleaning.

…And More!

We’d be here all day if I tried to list them all, so here’s just a quick look at some of the other ways you can use it to prevent household odors:

• Basements
• Linens and bedding
• Pet beds
• Litter boxes
• Clothing
• Countertops