Removing Cat Urine Odor from Subflooring
We are considering the purchase of an old farmhouse that has an overwhelming smell of cat urine. The carpets will be removed, but what about the sub flooring? Any suggestions? I have heard about sanding and applying a thick epoxy paint/sealant. Will that work?
Simmer Fruit Peels For Holiday Home Fragrance
Near the the holidays, I find myself buying more apples and oranges than usual. I love the aroma of baked apple pie or the smell of oranges. Whenever I peel an apple or orange, I throw the peel into a pan of water on the stove.
Smelling Strange Odors in Home
I have been getting three distinct odors periodically coming into my home. First a peppery burnt odor, then a sweet smelling gassy odor, and then an acrid chemical smell.
I'm not sure if I'm going crazy, or my olfactory system is out of whack, or what? I've bought and been using a Honey 50250 hepa filter since early this week. I haven't had any odors, nothing, but clean, pure air.
Deodorizing Plastic Food Containers
When a strong food odor remains in a plastic food container, wash it well with soap and water. Then, place it and its lid outside in a protected area for a few days.
I have some cotton shirts that were stored in the basement for 18 years. How do I get that smell out of them? I did soak them in borax and then in a lemon/water mix, but they still smell.
Removing Burnt Smell from Sheet Music
How would you get odors off of old sheet music?
Removing Moth Ball Odor from Clothing
How do I remove moth ball smell from a blouse purchased at a thrift store? I washed the blouse once, in the washer and dried it on a hanger.
Removing Urine Odor From Clothing
This is a guide about removing urine odor from fabrics. Accidents happen, but the clean up afterwards isn't always easy. Urine odor can be difficult to remove from fabric. With the know how, you can have your clothes smelling fresh again.
How do you remove that yucky "freezer" smell and taste from plastic ice cube trays?
Removing Skunk Smell from House
This is a guide about removing skunk smell from house. Skunk smell can be very unpleasant for everyone nearby. If a skunk sprays on or near your home it can be almost impossible to be in the house.
Removing Smoke Odor from a Leather Couch
How can I remove fire smoke odor from a leather couch?
Removing Soiled Food Odor from Freezer
My 8 yr old son and I have been caught up in the rioting in London. After 2.5 weeks we have been able to come home. The power was out for a long time and then came back on. The food in my freezer had defrosted, gone moldy, then refrozen when the power went back on.
This was one of the most interesting experiments I ever did before with my shoes and boots. I got curious one day. I kept buying foot powder that was too expensive and would cause allergic reactions to my skin, even if I'm wearing socks.
Use Black Light To Find Set-In Stains
I know my dog had an accident in a bedroom, but I couldn't find where the stain was since it blended in to the carpet so well. A black lightbulb in a lamp allowed me to see where the stain was so I could make sure I was cleaning the right spot.
Removing Moth Ball Odor From a House
I am moving into a home that was occupied by an elderly couple who had an extreme fondness for mothballs. The entire house reeks of the odor. How can I remove, not mask with Febreze or the like, but actually remove the odor permanently without tearing out the entire interior of the house.
Deodorize With Perfume or Cologne
When I get a bottle of cologne that is not to my liking, I spray the linens with. When company is coming for a special added touch to the bathroom, I spray the sides of the roll of toilet paper.
Removing Odors With Baking Soda and Water
Is cleaning with a baking soda and water combination to prevent odor a proven method?
Eliminating a Musty Smell from a Room
I live in a mobile home. This back room is starting to smell so musty. There are no leaks so it isn't the water heater. I can't afford a dehumidifier, but need to get rid of this smell. Any help would be appreciated.
Removing Sweaty Smell in Laundry
I need some advice regarding my son's sweaty uniform t-shirts. They are 100% cotton. I wash them with my other laundry and everything comes out clean and stain free, except for the sweaty smell on the underarms of my sons t-shirts. I use Dash laundry powder which is very similar to Tide in the U.S.
