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How to Get Rid of Bad Smells and Make Your House Smell Good
TLDR Even if you're a clean freak, your house still has a distinct smell, but there are steps you can take to ensure it doesn't smell bad. Look for low hanging fruit like getting rid of mildewy towels and keeping your ducts clean, and try using natural scents like dried lavender or eucalyptus to make your house smell good.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts discuss their experiences with houses in Pasadena and Highland Park, California that all had the same distinct smell.
02:27
People often don't realize that their own house has a distinct smell, even in cases where the smell is unpleasant, because our brains become desensitized to smells.
05:01
Even if you're a clean freak, your house still has a smell, but there are steps you can take to ensure it doesn't smell bad.
07:31
To get rid of bad smells in your house, look for low hanging fruit like getting rid of mildewy towels and keeping your ducts clean, and if you want to make your house smell good, try using natural scents like dried lavender or eucalyptus.
09:53
Your house's HVAC system can spread both good and bad smells throughout your home, and you can use natural scents like lemon or products like Fabrice as a final touch to make your house smell clean.
12:27
Fabrice works by attracting odor molecules and wrapping around them, making it impossible for us to smell them, but there are concerns about the chemicals hidden under the label "fragrance" in some products.
15:02
Mass marketed smell good products, such as fragrances and air fresheners, can cause allergies and migraines due to the chemicals they contain, and the lack of regulation around these products is concerning.
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