What should I do if my home smells bad? ——A summary of the most popular deodorizing methods on the Internet in the past 10 days
Odors in your home not only affect your living experience, but may also hide health risks. Based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled the latest and most practical deodorization solutions to help you quickly solve your troubles.
1. Top 5 most searched odor sources on the Internet
| Ranking | Odor type | Mention frequency | primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen smoke smell | 38.7% | Frying, cooking, garbage disposal |
| 2 | Bathroom smell | 29.5% | Floor drain smell, moisture and mildew |
| 3 | pet odor | 18.2% | Cat litter box, animal body odor |
| 4 | New furniture smell | 8.6% | Formaldehyde, TVOC release |
| 5 | Shoe cupboard smell | 5.0% | Sweat breeds bacteria |
2. Actual measurement comparison of three highly efficient deodorization methods
| method | Applicable scenarios | Effective time | duration | cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activated carbon adsorption | confined small space | 12-24 hours | 2-3 weeks | ¥10-30/bag |
| Photocatalyst spray | furniture surface | 1-2 hours | 1 month | ¥50-80/bottle |
| Ozone generator | Whole house disinfection | 30 minutes | 3-5 days | ¥200-500 |
3. Regional deodorization techniques
1. Deodorize the kitchen
• Boil white vinegar water: 1:5 ratio and boil for 10 minutes to neutralize the smell of oil smoke
• Magical uses for coffee grounds: Put dried coffee grounds into gauze bags to absorb refrigerator odors
• The latest Internet celebrity method: Douyin’s popular “lemon + baking soda” steam cleaning method
2. Deodorize the bathroom
• Pipe treatment: Flush floor drains monthly with 1/4 cup baking soda + 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Tips for removing mildew: "Bleach + warm water" 1:10 ratio spray recommended by Xiaohongshu experts
• Emergency plan: Tmall supermarket data shows that sales of gel deodorant increased by 120% monthly
4. Expert advice
The latest reminder from the China Indoor Environment Monitoring Committee:
•Be wary of long-term odor: Odor that lasts for more than 2 weeks may indicate pipe leaks or building material contamination
•Special attention to children’s rooms: Avoid using chemical fresheners, prefer plant decomposition methods
•Humidity control key: Maintaining 40%-60% humidity can reduce the occurrence of musty smell
5. Effective folk remedies tested by netizens
| Material | Preparation method | Applicable scenarios | Positive rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit peel | After drying, put it in a gauze bag | Wardrobe/shoe cabinet | 89% |
| tea leaves | After drying, spread it on the ashtray | The smell of smoke in the living room | 76% |
| Alcohol cotton balls | Place it at the air outlet of the air conditioner | car interior | 82% |
6. Precautions
1. 84 disinfectant cannot be mixed with toilet cleaner, as it will produce toxic chlorine gas
2. It is recommended that newly renovated houses undergo professional formaldehyde testing first.
3. Pets need to be cleaned regularly to deodorize and avoid using essential oils that are harmful to animals.
Through the above methods, more than 90% of household odor problems can be effectively solved. If you try multiple methods but still don't work, it is recommended to contact a professional environmental management agency for testing and treatment.
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