- August 26, 2023
- in House Cleaning, Room Cleaning, Shop Cleany, Uncategorized
- by madeleine harog
- 14
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Closets are the storage space that often goes unnoticed until unpleasant odors emerge. Keeping your closet fresh and smelling great can enhance the overall ambiance of your living space. Here we bring some tips for keeping your closet fresh.
Here are some tips to help you achieve that:
- Regular Cleaning: The first step is to keep your closet clean. Regularly remove items, dust shelves, and vacuum the floor to prevent dirt and dust buildup, which can contribute to bad odors.
- Proper Storage: Use appropriate storage solutions like plastic bins, airtight containers, and garment bags to prevent clothes and items from absorbing surrounding odors.
- Air Circulation: Ensure your closet has good air circulation. Leave the closet door slightly ajar or install a small fan to keep the air moving and prevent stagnant air from causing musty odors.
- Natural Air Fresheners: Place natural air fresheners like sachets filled with dried lavender, cedar blocks, or activated charcoal bags in your closet. These materials can help absorb moisture and neutralize odors.
- Dryer Sheets: Place dryer sheets between clothes or on shelves to infuse a pleasant scent. Replace them every few weeks or as needed.
- Essential Oils: Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto cotton balls or pieces of cloth. Place these in your closet for a refreshing aroma.
- Baking Soda: Place an open box of baking soda on a shelf to absorb moisture and odors. Replace it every couple of months.
- Cedar Hangers: Cedar hangers not only repel moths but also impart a pleasant scent to your closet. They are especially effective for maintaining the freshness of clothes.
- Regular Laundering: Make sure the clothes you store are clean before placing them in the closet. Regularly launder them to prevent trapped odors from becoming more pronounced.
- Rotate Items: Avoid overcrowding your closet. Rotate your clothing items seasonally so that everything gets some fresh air and space.
- Fragrance Sachets: Place store-bought or homemade fragrance sachets among your clothes. You can create these by combining dried herbs, flowers, and spices in small cloth bags.
- Vinegar Spray: Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Lightly mist the closet interior to help eliminate odors. Vinegar odor dissipates quickly, leaving a fresh scent behind.
- Regular De-Cluttering: A cluttered closet can trap odors and make it harder to keep things fresh. Regularly go through your items and donate, sell, or discard what you no longer need.
- Wash Closet Liners: If your closet has fabric liners, make sure to wash or replace them regularly to prevent odors from accumulating.
- Airing Out: On a sunny day, take clothes and items out of the closet and hang them outside for a few hours. Sunlight and fresh air can naturally refresh them.
Remember if you want to get your house Sparkling Cleaned without moving a finger, don’t hesitate and call Cleany!
