Don’t Bother Boiling a Lemon to ‘Neutralize’ Odors
I write a lot about different methods to remove odors from of a bunch of different things, from smoky smells in the house to stinky ones in diaper pails. While…
The Most Important Things to Clean When You Only Have 10 Minutes Until Company Arrives
Photo: Lasha Kilasonia (Shutterstock) An unexpected visitor is a real double-edged sword. On the one hand, how nice! Company! On the other, what if they think you’re a slob because…
Stop Using These Recalled Deodorant Sprays That Have Cancer-Causing Chemicals, FDA Says
Photo: TibiP (Shutterstock) It’s been a rough few months for some of the biggest manufacturers of health and beauty products—specifically, those in the form of aerosol sprays. First, Procter &…
The Difference Between Perfume, Cologne, and Eau de Toilette
Photo: Mzaals (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever been stuck in an airport with a duty free shop or explored the makeup and beauty section of a department store, chances are you’ve…
How to Get Rid of the Smell of Smoke From Your Home and Furniture
Photo: Panya_Anakotmankong (Shutterstock) Smoke—whether from a cigarette or fire—has an odor that lingers. No matter how much Febreze you spritz, or how many times you wash your hair, that distinctive…
10 Ways to Banish Bad Smells From Your Home and Your Body
Illustration: Kitsana1980 (Shutterstock) Pet odors, stinky shoes, mildewed wet laundry, and your everyday household odors: A spray of Febreze might not be enough to conquer them. This is a problem…