Solving unpleasant odours in your home
Unpleasant odors at home? Tackle the cause first
A bad smell in the house can be persistent. Think of smoke odors, pet odors, cooking smells, sewage odors, or a musty smell that keeps coming back.
Anyone who wants to remove unpleasant odors at home would do well to first find out where the smell is coming from. Using just a strong perfume will not solve an underlying odor problem.
After cleaning the odor source, a neutralizing solution can be used for any odor that still lingers in the room.
Common causes of odors in the house
The type of smell determines what approach is needed. That is why it is important not to treat every bad smell in the same way.
Sewage smell
A sewage odor can, for example, be related to a drain, siphon, or other parts of the drainage system. Fix the technical cause first.
Musty smell
If there is a musty smell, always check if moisture, inadequate ventilation, or wet materials play a role.
Smoke & tobacco odor
Smoke can cling to curtains, furniture, walls, and other materials, causing it to persist for a long time.
Pet odor
Pet beds, litter boxes, blankets, sofas, and rugs can trap pet odors.
Cooking smell
Food odors and grease can remain noticeable in the kitchen, living room, and fabrics for a long time.
Toilet & bathroom
In case of persistent odors, always first check the drains, cleaning, moisture, and ventilation.
Neutralizing odors is not the same as removing the source
A neutralizer can help with odors that are still present in a room after cleaning.
But an odor product does not fix a leaking drain, moisture problem, source of mold, or contaminated material.
Therefore, preferably work according to: find source → resolve or clean → dry → ventilate → neutralize remaining odors.
Removing odors in the house in 5 steps
Find the odor source
Check where the odor is strongest and try to determine what the cause is.
Fix the cause
Clean contaminated materials or have a technical problem, such as a drain or moisture issue, fixed first.
Let materials dry
Damp materials can continue to hold odors. Therefore, let cleaned surfaces dry completely.
Ventilate
Where possible, ensure sufficient air exchange to allow the room to air out further.
Neutralize residual odors
If an unwanted odor still lingers after that, a dedicated neutralizing refill can be used as an additional step.
Which solution fits which odor problem?
Magic Neutralizer
An odorless neutralizing solution for situations where you want to tackle unwanted residual odors without consciously adding perfume.
Tabac Neutral
A neutralizing application specifically intended for smoke and tobacco odors.
AnimalFresh Neutralizer
For neutralizing pet odors without adding a citrus scent.
AnimalFresh Citrus
Neutralizes pet odors and simultaneously diffuses a fresh citrus scent.
Sewage smell in the house? Find the cause first
Persistent sewage odor can indicate a problem with a drain, siphon, connection, or other part of the drainage system.
An odor diffuser does not fix such a technical problem. Therefore, first have the cause checked and resolved.
If the problem has been resolved but there is still a residual odor in the room, then odor neutralization can be used additionally.
Musty or moldy smell in the house
A musty smell can be related to inadequate ventilation, damp materials, or a moisture problem.
Therefore, first check where the moisture is coming from and have the underlying cause resolved.
If mold is actually present, that source must also be addressed appropriately.
Odor neutralization is here exclusively an additional step after the cause has been removed.
Removing smoke odor from the house
Smoke odor can penetrate deep into fabrics and other surfaces. Think of curtains, furniture, rugs, and walls.
Wash or clean materials where possible and ventilate the room well.
For any remaining smoke or tobacco odor, a designated neutralizing refill can then be used.
Pet odor in the house
Pets can leave odors in beds, blankets, sofas, rugs, and other favorite spots.
Wash or clean these materials regularly, let them dry completely, and ensure sufficient ventilation.
If pet odor still remains in the room, then a neutralizing pet odor refill can be used additionally.
Cooking smell that lingers
For food odors, good extraction and ventilation are the first step.
Also, clean surfaces where grease and cooking residues can accumulate.
If, after cooking, cleaning, and ventilation, an annoying odor still persists, a neutralizing application can be used as an addition.
Can I remove unwanted odors without perfume?
Magic Neutralizer is intended as an odorless neutralizing application when you do not want to add an obvious perfume scent.
Which diffuser do I need?
Ambielectric Star is intended for rooms up to approx. 200 m³ and Ambielectric Plus for rooms up to approx. 400 m³.
How long does a refill last?
An Ambielectric refill lasts about 30 days under normal use.