{"id":14113,"date":"2020-10-02T14:28:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T21:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=14113"},"modified":"2020-11-02T16:22:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T00:22:31","slug":"get-rid-of-bad-smells-in-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/get-rid-of-bad-smells-in-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Bad Smells in Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Moving into a new apartment can be an exciting prospect, but to put it simply, finding that your new rental has a foul odor– stinks. Whether your new place is musty, stale, has pet odors, or even smells like fresh paint, an overpowering odor can be less than welcoming.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you were eager to move into your new place but your nose was not met with a warm welcome, there are some things you can try. Here are the tips you can try to get rid of odors so that your rental will smell fresh and feel like home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the Steps to Try the Simple Odor Removal Techniques First<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not all foul odors in the home require a strenuous removal plan. Simple techniques can be very effective without requiring a lot of investment or making you break a sweat. Try these techniques before moving on to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step One: Air Out Your Apartment or Home<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sometimes the simplest solution is actually the best one. Airing out your apartment or home and allowing fresh air to circulate can do wonders. This is especially true In the case of stale smells or mild chemical smells from fresh paint or industrial cleaners. Landlords or maintenance crews may have made repairs and closed up the property waiting for the next renter; simply getting some fresh air inside may be all that your new space needs to allow the odors to diffuse in this case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Two: Try Household Odor Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Storebought odor solutions can be surprisingly effective if used correctly. To address musty smells or pet odors in the carpet you can <\/span>deodorize your apartment with baking soda.<\/span><\/a> Hard surfaces can be cleaned with a baking soda paste or a vinegar solution to remove odor-causing particles. A solution of water, dish soap, and vinegar can be particularly effective on walls that may have residual odors from spicy foods or smoke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Note: How to Get Rid of Dog Smell or Pet Smell<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the bad smell in your home seems to be caused by pet urine, deodorizing your apartment may be more difficult. If you would like to attempt to remove the pet urine smell yourself, you will need a few extra tools. Carpet is notoriously the culprit when it comes to pet urine smells; use a blacklight to identify where the main urine spots may be located. After you have identified the pet stain, you can use an enzyme-based carpet cleaner to spot treat the area. Be sure to test the cleaner in a very small and inconspicuous area. You don\u2019t want to<\/span> risk losing your security deposit<\/span><\/a> because you caused a worse problem by bleaching or staining the carpet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Three: Address Stubborn Foul Odors in Your Apartment in Conjunction With Your Landlord<\/span><\/h2>\n

Truly stubborn bad smells in your apartment can be indicative of a larger problem. If the scent is continually foul and household cleaners aren\u2019t doing the trick, you will need to bring up the issue with your landlord or property manager to see what solutions are available. Stubborn pet odors or strong spicy foods can often require a substantial amount of effort to remove. A cleaning crew may need to address the rental. Filters and carpeting may need to be removed or replaced. If you live in a single-family rental, you may consider asking your landlord to purchase a home carpet cleaner so you can immediately address the smell and ensure that you are able to <\/span>annually deep clean the rental<\/span><\/a> during your tenancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, while foul odors caused by pets or foods can be unpleasant, they are not usually a health risk and your property manager or landlord may wish for you to split the costs or cover the costs of additional cleaning if you are unhappy with the living situation. However, there are some instances where a bad smell in your home or apartment may indicate a health risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Note: How to Get Rid of Smoke Smells<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your rental smells heavily of cigarette smoke, you may need to work in conjunction with your property manager or landlord to ensure that the odor was safely addressed. While a light scent of cigarette smoke may be simply unpleasant, strong scents could have adverse health effects. Studies have shown that new occupants to a home formerly smoked in may<\/span> face risk due to thirdhand smoke<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few tricks to <\/span>getting rid of smoke smells<\/span><\/a> in a home. To effectively tackle the smoke smell in a rental, your landlord may need to consider replacing or removing soft furnishings such as <\/span>miniblinds, carpet, or draperies. Request that ducts be cleaned and change your HVAC filters. If the walls were not previously cleaned and repainted ask if this can be done by you or a maintenance crew member. To further reduce smells, ask that an odor-removing solvent be added to the paint.<\/span><\/p>\n

No one likes living in a smelly rental, but thankfully most foul odors can be addressed with a little elbow grease, some helpful cleaning supplies, or a few open windows. These helpful tricks can even be useful down the road to prevent smelly odors for the next tenant when you begin cleaning and are ready to move out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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