How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Wonderful

Bathrooms are often moist, humid places, and this is only natural due to the purpose of the room. But if you're tired of walking into your bathroom and being assaulted with a less-than-pleasant smell, there are some solutions for your dilemma. Some of these solutions are just plain common sense, whilst some can be considered quite brilliant. Here's how to make your bathroom smell wonderful ? and truly make it a haven of comfort and cosiness for you and your family.

Ventilate it

The first thing you should do to do away with nasty smells is ventilate your bathroom. Simply put, air it out. If your bathroom is constantly damp, it can easily develop a mouldy and musty odour, since dampness is the perfect condition for the buildup of mould and mildew. There are different ways to air out your bathroom ? one would be to open the window, especially after you take a shower or bath. Another is to keep the bathroom fan on until the walls and floors are dry.? But if your bathroom doesn't have a window or fan, you can use a dehumidifier, which can be bought from home accessory shops. Try not to hang your wet towels inside the bathroom; instead, place them outside to dry. If you have a shower curtain, pull it closed after showering or bathing so it can dry out completely.

Do regular cleaning

Cleaning your bathroom regularly is common sense, but sometimes your cleaning procedure may not be enough. This is especially true if you have small children or pets. The floors should be mopped regularly, and you should priorit'se the area around the bathroom?s toilet. Keep your bathroom tidy, particularly after each use. Your bathroom rubbish bin can be lined with plastic bags; if possible, empty the bin once a day or every two days.

Going natural

There are some natural odour-absorbing products you can also make use of. One of them is baking soda, and another is white vinegar. These products have been known to absorb the nastiest of smells. Store them in attractive jars or bowls and place them on your bathroom worktop. You can also make use of activated carbon, which can be bought at pet shops. Pour some of the carbon in a pretty container, and your bathroom will smell more pleasant before you know it.

Use aromatherapy

Other natural products you can use are essential oils. Simply purchase an essential oil diffuser, place a few drops in the bowl mixed with water, and light a tea candle. The smell will permeate the room in minutes. If you have a shower (especially a steam shower ? the king of shower cubicles), make use of aromatherapy oils every time you are in it. The bathroom will have a wonderful smell once you are done'showering, and your body will feel great, too.