How to Reduce Bad Bathroom Smells
In all my work talking about beautiful bathrooms, well-designed bathrooms and practical bathrooms, I can sometimes lose sight that the bathroom is also where we deal with our more... unsavory... human business.
Although it’s not that big of a deal when it’s just you and your family, if you have guests coming over, it can be a bit embarrassing. So here are some ways you can keep odors at bay so everyone can do their business without having to apologize.
Have an air freshener spray nearby.
Let’s be honest here: air fresheners aren’t the best or healthiest way to take care of bathroom odors. However, they are practical in a pinch, especially if the odor is strong.
Remember: only a short spray is necessary – no need to coat the floor with it. Think twice about using these sprays with pets around, too, as they can be harmful to animals.
Keep your bathroom well ventilated.
Nothing’s worse for bathroom odors than a humid, badly ventilated space. Getting fresh air moving in and out of your bathroom makes a big difference in how much it smells... or not.
Keeping good ventilation means two things in your bathroom: having a good vent, and keeping the door open when not in use. Vents remove humidity while showering or bathing, and bad odors when doing
Maybe the source of your bad bathroom odors is the trash can. Although it doesn’t contain food scraps like in the kitchen, things can smell there too (like feminine products, wet wipes, etc.).
Empty your bathroom trash can regularly, not only when it’s full. If you want to save on trash bags, you can always empty the can into your bigger kitchen trash when you take it out.
A smelly bathroom is not pleasant, either for you or your guests. Although there’s some unpleasant business happening there on a regular basis, it doesn’t mean your bathroom has to smell all the time. By having a few odorfighting techniques, you can ensure that your bathroom smells nice... most of the time.