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Shakermaker said:
Actual useful cheap tip here for a "quick blitz" type
Get a pan of water on the stove and bring it to the boil.
once it is properly boiling and steam is everywhere, sprinkle in some powdered cinnamon
This works particularly well once you have got the place to a cleaner state, but want to rid the kitchen of the smell of some cooking you've been doing. But if you leave it for a while the steam will get around with the cinnamon-y smell and that is not unpleasant
Good tip. A slightly easier scheme is that you can buy (or could) a thing that takes a tealight and a spice mix. You chuck a drop of water in the small saucer and a bit of spice mix, then light the candle. It smells very pleasant.Get a pan of water on the stove and bring it to the boil.
once it is properly boiling and steam is everywhere, sprinkle in some powdered cinnamon
This works particularly well once you have got the place to a cleaner state, but want to rid the kitchen of the smell of some cooking you've been doing. But if you leave it for a while the steam will get around with the cinnamon-y smell and that is not unpleasant
condor said:
Europa1 said:
OP, if it's the impression it gives the laydees you are concerned about, I'd suggest one of those bottles of stuff (lemongrass & something, teatree and something else) with those reeds poking out of the top.
They're called diffusers. I'm house sitting at the moment and the owners have a
Jo Malone (London) pomegranite noir scent surround diffuser in the lounge which gives off a very pleasing scent.
Molton Browns are around £40 from John Lewis it seems so I'll go down that route.
And with Fabreeze as recommended above.
Cheers everyone
Rich_W said:
condor said:
Europa1 said:
OP, if it's the impression it gives the laydees you are concerned about, I'd suggest one of those bottles of stuff (lemongrass & something, teatree and something else) with those reeds poking out of the top.
They're called diffusers. I'm house sitting at the moment and the owners have a
Jo Malone (London) pomegranite noir scent surround diffuser in the lounge which gives off a very pleasing scent.
Molton Browns are around £40 from John Lewis it seems so I'll go down that route.
And with Fabreeze as recommended above.
Cheers everyone
GetCarter said:
Air fresheners are the work of the Devil. Avoid. It just shows you don't clean.
Just clean and air the place... and chuck out the rubbish.
Don't try and mask with hideous chemical smells.
HTH
There's a lot of truth in this. Especially in summer when there's no need to seal the place up. Get the junk out, clean the bog, splash some bleach in drains, wash you skanky clothes and change the sheets in your pit. That will do it.Just clean and air the place... and chuck out the rubbish.
Don't try and mask with hideous chemical smells.
HTH
Issi said:
you could try by not putting food in your bin.
Where should I put it then? I live in a flat. And the bin in question does have a lid. I kind of over egged the badness of it as was more noticeable than normal Though I'll admit I need to address the hall carpets maybe as they were the previous occupants and a bit worn generally. Not sure if they smoked etc
GetCarter said:
Air fresheners are the work of the Devil. Avoid. It just shows you don't clean.
Just clean and air the place... and chuck out the rubbish.
Don't try and mask with hideous chemical smells.
HTH
Yeah because I put on Armani Code smelly stuff when I go out because I couldn't be bothered to shower first Just clean and air the place... and chuck out the rubbish.
Don't try and mask with hideous chemical smells.
HTH
Rich_W said:
Where should I put it then?
In the bin, but make sure you empty it into the communal one outside every 3 or 4 days max in the summer when it's warm otherwise it'll start to ming and you'll get unwanted visitors flying around. Rotting fruit and veg (especially orange peel and banana skins) produce midgie-like insects that will fill your room if you have any lying around. Dairy and (especially) meat containers will produce maggots and bluebottles if you leave them too long. Believe me, as a lazy , I speak from experience here and now ensure I empty my bins every few days.bulldong said:
Rich_W said:
condor said:
Europa1 said:
OP, if it's the impression it gives the laydees you are concerned about, I'd suggest one of those bottles of stuff (lemongrass & something, teatree and something else) with those reeds poking out of the top.
They're called diffusers. I'm house sitting at the moment and the owners have a
Jo Malone (London) pomegranite noir scent surround diffuser in the lounge which gives off a very pleasing scent.
Molton Browns are around £40 from John Lewis it seems so I'll go down that route.
And with Fabreeze as recommended above.
Cheers everyone
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