Quick Fixes for Stubborn Smells

We know that a box or a cup of baking soda in the fridge will help curb odors. It’s a simple way to keep the fridge and the foods inside it fresher. It also works in the freezer. If you freeze something with a strong scent, that scent may well overpower ice cream, ice cubes, or anything else in the freezer. Baking soda can help with that. However, baking soda also works in many other areas. The best things about baking soda are that it’s readily available, it’s inexpensive and it’s easy to use. Most of the time, all you … Continue reading

On the Scent…

Who doesn’t like to arrive home, open the door, breathe in, and say, “Ahhhhh!”? Wouldn’t it be great if every area of our homes always smelled fresh and clean? Unfortunately, there are some odors, even everyday odors, that we must combat. From gym socks and pets to cooking odors and closed up areas such as under the sink there are going to be things that smell and the smell may not be appealing. There are plenty of cleaners that have nice fragrances and there are also plenty of home air fresheners and fabric refreshers like Febreze. There are also some … Continue reading

Home Care: More Household Hints

Isn’t it great when a few simple steps can help making caring for your home and family easier? Check back for more household hints: Oven Spills To avoid oven spills, place a cookie sheet or large foil pan on the lower shelf when cooking anything that might drip or run over. It will catch any drips or spills before they reach the bottom of the oven. For even greater convenience, cover the drip pan with foil, and simply throw it away when done, or spray the pan with cooking spray. To avoid smoke and odor from spills that have already … Continue reading