Get rid of bad odors from drawers and cabinets with simple solutions
When we put clothes or household linen in our wardrobes and drawers (and after having washed, dried and maybe even ironed each garment), we certainly want want our garment to keep their clean smell. However, this does not always happen: sometimes furniture which has been closed for a long time - especially in damp environments - develops a musty smell inside them which transfers to the fabrics.
The same can happen in the closets where we store bags, accessories, shoes and similar items. So, how do we avoid this problem? We can use a number of solutions to pleasantly deodorize the furniture and everything stored inside it.
Sheets of newspaper: have you ever opened a drawer and noticed some sheets of paper lining the bottoms? Often, these are sheets of newspaper, but sometimes they are printed and decorative papers, which are really very beautiful to look at.
This habit of lining drawers served a dual purpose; first of all, it prevents dust and dirt accumulating in the bottom of the drawers; secondly, it also absorbs excess humidity. Obviously, every time the paper gets old, it needs to be replaced, but sometimes, it can stay in the drawers for years.
Why not take advantage of this old tip and maybe, from time to time, place a few drops of essential oil on the paper which, by soaking it up, will keep the whole drawer or wardrobe pleasantly scented?
Use baking soda, and other hygroscopic powders (such as corn starch), or even salt. A small bowl filled with one of these products - which you can always mix with a few drops of essential oil or even dried herbs - is an excellent remedy for reducing humidity and for deodorising.
Even better, you can prepare glass jars with baking soda, herbs, perhaps spices and essential oils (in short, ingredients whose perfume mix you like), and close them with mesh top lids.
Tutorial via familyfocusblog.com
Another very useful way to take advantage of the lasting aroma of essential oils is by dipping cotton wool balls or pads in the oils. Then you can place them in gauze bags (or some other breathable, synthetic fabric). Similarly, you can also use scraps of clean cloth dipped in essential oil.
In addition to using one of these remedies, also remember to periodically air out the furniture!
