You can easily maintain a fresh-smelling closet.
A dirty laundry hamper, stinky shoes and poor air circulation contribute to a smelly closet. Aside from being greeted by the unpleasant odor upon opening the closet door, you risk having the odors permeate your clean clothing. Keeping your closet clean- and fresh-smelling isn't difficult to do. You can use supplies from around the house to get rid of odors and prevent them from returning to the confines of your closet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Move the dirty clothes hamper to another room, such as the bathroom, if this is the source of the odor. If this isn't possible, use an airtight plastic container with a lid for storing dirty laundry to keep the smell in the container.
2. Empty the contents of your closet. Vacuum the floor inside to remove any dirt and debris. Use the upholstery attachment to clean on top of shelves and inside cubby holes.
3. Wash the inside of your closet once each season.
Pour 1 gallon of hot water into a bucket. Add two to three capfuls of disinfectant cleaner.
4. Soak a clean cloth with the disinfectant solution. Wring out the excess moisture. Wash down the surfaces inside your closet to remove dirt and grime. Dry the shelves and walls with another cloth.
5. A little bit of essential oil goes a long way.
Fill a bowl with 1 cup of baking soda. Add four drops of your favorite essential oil. Use cedar or sandalwood, vanilla or a citrus scent. Stir the essential oil into the baking soda.
6. Pour the scented baking soda into a reusable plastic container with a perforated lid, such as a spice container. Each time you take off your shoes and put them in the closet, sprinkle the scented baking soda inside them to absorb sweaty foot odor and deodorize your closet.
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