There are few things as annoying as coming home and finding a bad smell inside or in a room due to a faulty or dirty appliance. To avoid this, we are going to tell you how remove bad odors from air conditioning and other appliances, as well as that coming from the pipes and drains in the house.
This way, you can get rid of any unpleasant aroma that invades your home.
How to remove bad odors from air conditioning?
Now that we are in spring and there are only a few months left until summer arrives, it is time to use the air conditioning again.
The problem with this electrical device is that It is turned on for a few months a year and can cause dust, mold and dirt to build up in your pipes.
This buildup of particles can cause it to smell bad. For this reason, it is advisable to perform prior maintenance or at least a deep cleaning before using it frequently.
This way, you will avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of bad smells and unpleasant fumes. To remove dirt and leave the appliance as good as new, you should know how to clean the following areas:
- Air filters.
- The exterior split and the grilles.
- Check the outdoor unit, as well as the drain pan and ducts.
To clean these areas you will need to do the following:
- Turn off the gas supply and switch off the air conditioning unit.
- Open the windows so that the dust comes out and does not accumulate inside.
- Wear gloves and protective glasses to avoid damaging eyes and hands.
- A vacuum cleaner, a damp cloth and a spray with soap and water or a special product for cleaning filters like the SKU 1340 capable of dissolving grease and dust without damaging the filter. In addition, as it dissolves easily in water, it lasts longer, which saves money.
If we are sure that the bad smell comes from the air conditioning, the most normal thing is that the filter is dirty. The mission of air filters is to maintain an optimal quality of the air we breathe.
The more dust and dirt there is, the worse it will be. Therefore, and to avoid breathing in that dirt, we must make sure that the filter is clean. There are two ways to do this.
Clean it by hand or replace it with a new one if you have a spare. Cleaning it is easy. It is very similar to removing the filter from a dehumidifier.
Air conditioning brands usually place the filters behind the grille. Therefore, Before accessing the filter, we must clean the grids with soap and water. It is best to use a plastic spray bottle with water and spray the outside and inside surface.
Another option is to use a vacuum cleaner and then soap and moisten the grates. When it is clean, we remove the filter and wash it.
Depending on its size and thickness, we have two options: we can put it in the dishwasher or clean it by hand with a soft brush and some water.
Once we clean the filter It is advisable to check and wipe down the rest of the unit. If the smell persists and we see that it is coming from the ducts, it is advisable to notify the technical service.
Eliminate bad smells from the refrigerator: How is it done?
Can you imagine opening the fridge and closing it because of the bad smell inside? To avoid this situation, we will tell you what you need to do to eradicate bad smells.
First of all is to make sure that you do not have any product in poor conditionFood is usually the most common cause of bad odors in a refrigerator.
If you have removed the food that was causing the bad smell and it still smells bad You may also want to thoroughly clean all the trays and the inside of the refrigerator.
The ideal is to do the following:
- Remove all trays and wash them one by one.
- Take the opportunity to clean the walls and the front door.
- Remove all food from inside and use a damp cloth.
- A neutral soap or water with A little lemon and vinegar are enough to clean the refrigerator.
If despite everything the bad smell continues Try placing a halved lemon on a plate with a toothpicks to release the smell inside. Another option is to put a glass with lemon juice.
Cotton wrapped in lemon and vanilla also works. If all of the above doesn't work, Check the outside and underneath to make sure there is no rotten food.
If it still smells bad, it may be a fault with the rear ducts, in which case you will need to go to the technical service.
How to remove bad smell from the bathroom?
The kitchen and the bathroom are the most delicate areas of the house. In the case of the bathroom, for various reasons, it is the room where we clean ourselves, so its disinfection and cleaning is essential.
In addition, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom and there is nothing more annoying than entering and having a bad smell. In this sense, the bad smell in the bathroom usually comes from the following places:
- Pipes and conduits.
- The shower hole.
- The sink and the drain.
Both pipes and drains are often clogged by hair and soap. Over time, This mixture of hair, dirt and debris forms a ball that traps bad odors and humidity..
The result is an unbearable smell and a blockage in the bathroom. The most common solution to eliminate bad odors from the bathroom and avoid them is to use a drain cleaner or descaler.
To remove a blocked pipe and thus the bad smell, we must take into account how much of a blockage the pipe has and the power we need.
This is because there are several types of plungers:
- The powerful ones like our product WAT Strong or SKU 4015 perfect for septic tanks and large blockages. Contains 98 percent sulfuric acid and does not damage rubber or drain debris. However, gloves and protection are required. Recommended for professional use, for septic tanks or in the event of a very serious blockage.
- Soft or normal drain cleaners. They are usually chemical products capable of removing grease and blockages in all types of pipes and tubes. They are usually alkaline in composition with small aluminium products and other materials capable of removing almost any residue. A drain cleaner of this type is the SKU 1464 with dual-action aluminum microparticles: dissolving and liquefying grease and dirt.
It is best to use a product adapted to the blockage in question. Once the dirt and blockage are removed, the bad smell will normally disappear.
A little trick, After using a drain cleaner or descaler, pour water with coffee grounds or a cleaner with a scent or soft fragrance.
Finally, comment that Descalers are also used in hard water circuits to remove lime and other residues.. The limescale remover SKU 1315 It is a powerful descaler, perfect for use in coffee makers, washing machines and other electrical appliances that accumulate limescale.
We hope these tips and tricks on how to remove bad odors help you to restore a pleasant fragrance and aroma to your home. As Victor Hugo said, “Nothing awakens a good memory like a good aroma.”