it will take longer for your clothes to dry. Moreover, garments can smell damp because of excess moisture in the atmosphere. So, we recommend using a dehumidifier in the room where you hang your clothes to dry. If you don’t have one, try drying your clothes in an airconditioned room....
You can often detect a problem just by looking at and smelling the wall. You can spot damp if: There is a musty or earthy smell that doesn’t disappear even when ventilated. The room is cold and clammy, even if the heating is on. ...
Pets are family. But even the best-trained dogs and cats can have accidents—especially on your favorite spot on the couch. And if you’ve ever tried to get the smell of dog pee out of a fabric sofa, you know it’s no small task. We get it. As cleaning experts with more than 70...
Damp and mould are most common in bathrooms because of regular excess moisture. The best way to prevent it from building up is to keep the room well ventilated by opening a window or switching on the extraction fan every time you shower or bathe. If you have poor ventilation in your bathr...
Hang the blanket outside in the sunshine or in a sunny room with the windows open to allow the sunshine and fresh air to help kill off much of the odors. Allow the blanket to air out for at least two hours. Step 2 Fill a large bucket or sink with water. Add 1 cup of baking sod...
that is in close proximity to your home. Be it stinky clothes, smelly carpets, a weird mixed smell of various food items from kitchen, odor from dirty clogged drains, stinky washrooms to damp, humid weather etc, there can be innumerable reasons behind the stink lingering all over your ...
While not strictly necessary, I found this mixture not only helps in loosening the glue but also makes the entire room smell fantastic. Step 4: Spray and Wait Generously spray your wallpaper potion on the wall, focusing on areas where the paper still clings to the wall. Then, give it a...
Always start your dusting routine at the top of the room, with the tallest items of furniture, working your way downwards. 1 For shelves and hard surfaces A damp duster or cloth is more effective than a dry one, as it will trap dust rather than moving it around. Alternatively, an ...
drawers usually solves the issue, although very old furniture or items stored in a damp area for a long length of time may require sanding. For the best results, clean the entire piece of furniture, not just the drawers, and maintain a wood-friendly 55-percent humidity level in the room....
Banish mould and mildew stains safely from your home with this expert advice from the Good Housekeeping Institute.