Banish odours with 57p hack – it will get rid of food smells, pet whiffs & gym bag wafts with barely any effort involved
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IF you’ve noticed nasty whiffs throughout your home, then fear not, we’ve got you covered. Luckily for you, a cleaning expert has revealed the one household staple that can banish bad odours from your home - and you probably already have it in your cupboards.
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Not only this, but it works in no time at all and there’s barely any effort involved - yes, you heard that correctly. So if you often cook with pungent ingredients like garlic and fish or share your home with a pet or frequent gym-goer, you'll need to listen up and take notes.
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Thankfully, you won’t need to break the bank on posh cleaning products to say goodbye to wet dog or gym bag wafts, as there’s a cheap kitchen staple loved by experts that can banish unwanted smells quickly. Colby Short, CEO and co-founder of GetAgent, has shared the best way to get your pad smelling fresh - and no, it's not pricey candles or luxury diffusers.
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According to Colby, instead of splashing the cash on designer fragrances, homeowners should use baking powder as a deodoriser. Baking powder is a staple that many of us already have in our kitchen cupboards, and it can be found in all major supermarkets.
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You’ll be able to nab it in Tesco for only 57p and Asda and Aldi for just 65p. Colby explained: "Baking powder is a great, natural deodoriser. "Sprinkle some onto a soft surface you want to clean, allow it to sit - overnight if you can - and then vacuum it up the next day.".
