A fresh-smelling closet allows you to focus on what to wear, rather than "what's that smell?"
A closet space, no matter how large or small, can develop unpleasant odors due to lack of air circulation. If you store smelly shoes, damp towels and dirty laundry inside the closet, accompanying odors stay inside. By tackling odor-causing bacteria and ensuring the air in your closet doesn't remain stagnant, you can get your closet smelling fresh. Similar to other areas in the home, the closet needs regular cleaning to prevent dirt and odors from building up. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Empty the closet as much as possible so you can vacuum the floor, shelves and any closet compartments thoroughly.
2. Mix 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup ammonia and 1/4 cup baking soda with 1 gallon warm water. Wash down closet walls, shelves and flooring with the vinegar and ammonia solution to kill mildew or odor-causing bacteria, as well as to remove surface dirt and stains. Rinse the surfaces with a damp cloth to remove baking soda residue before drying them with another clean cloth.
3. An open clothes hamper leaves odors in the closet.
Store dirty clothing in an airtight hamper or large plastic bin with a lid. If possible, move the clothes hamper to another location where there's more air circulation.
4. Sprinkle talcum powder in your shoes before storing them in the closet. The talcum powder absorbs sweaty foot odor, preventing it from causing your closet to smell, and deodorizing your shoes, too.
5. Fragrant cedar is often used to line closets.
Cut an old pair of pantyhose off at knee level. Fill the foot area with cedar chips then knot the pantyhose to prevent the cedar chips from falling out. Place the cedar chip-filled nylon in the closet to add a fresh, clean fragrance to the closet.
Tags: your closet, baking soda, cedar chips, clothes hamper, odor-causing bacteria, talcum powder, vinegar ammonia
