Do you ever think about how you can keep your home smelling fresh? All the hard work that you put into making your home as comfortable and tidy as possible can quickly be made irrelevant if there are stinky odors hanging about. What’s worse is that sometimes you can become “nose blind” to the bad smells in your house. People who come to visit won’t be, however. 

There are some surprising things that could be the source of undesirable smells in your home. Here are three of the more common ones along with some advice on how to banish them for good.

1. Bed Bugs

Did you know that when bed bugs invade your home they bring with them a pretty foul smell? Some people describe the smell of bed bugs as being very similar to that of cilantro. The smell of these pesky pests is probably most akin to the moldy and musty smells as if water has been pooling somewhere in your home without your notice. 

If you start to detect a hint of moldy shoe in the air of your home, it is a good idea to inspect for bed bugs. This isn’t an issue that you want to take your time solving, either. Bites from these bugs can be very painful, and an infestation can be hard to get rid of. You should start by washing everything made of fabric in your home, like bedding, clothes, and curtains. You might even need to invest in a new mattress if that is where the bugs have decided to make their home.

You should also consider calling in some professional bed bug experts like Stafford pest control before the problem really gets out of hand.

2. Your Washing Machine

Your washing machine is one of those appliances in your home that gets the most use on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, many people are in the habit of closing the door of their washer once they have removed the wet clothes from it. This stops any remaining water inside from drying up creating the perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. The result is an unpleasant smell that can linger in the air. This leaves the laundry room smelling musty and dank.

The first habit that you should get into is that of leaving your washing machine door open after each wash to give it a chance to dry out. If your washer already has a moldy smell, then you should clean it out using either a product specifically designed to do so or a simple self-cleaning method.

3. Other Appliances That Use Water

Your washing machine might not be the only water-using appliance in your home that is a source of foul smells. Things like your dishwasher, garbage disposal, and even your refrigerator’s ice maker could all be culprits when it comes to moldy smells. Just like with your washing machine, you should do what you can to let these appliances dry out after each use. Remember to give them all a good, thorough cleaning every month or two to keep smells at bay.

These are some hidden culprits that can interfere when it comes to keep your home smelling it’s best!