It’s one of those scents you can’t mistake and can’t ignore. If a skunk sprays on or near your home — or on you or one of your pets — it can mean a stinky future for the next few days, but you can get ...

Surface-level cleaning won't eliminate unpleasant pet, kitchen, and bathroom odors. We've listed the most common house smells ...

We aren't ready to smell like grandpa quite yet. In fact, it's not even healthy to be breathing in mothball air! Sure, mothballs are a common go-to when it comes to protecting clothing and other items ...

Q: How do I cure, not mask, smells that linger in a home from cooking and just living? A: Have you ever opened the door to a house for sale and been overpowered by the scent of an air freshener? It’s ...

If a musty odor is keeping you from using your basement, it’s time for that to change. With a little bit of work, you can ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

Q: We recently made an offer to purchase a ground-floor condo with concrete floors featuring radiant heating. It also has the distinct smell of dogs, as the previous three residents owned dogs and the ...

Remember when you reached for some ice to cool down a drink—only to find it smelled funky and maybe even tasted like the leftover lasagna in your fridge? Gross. Consumer Reports explains how to tackle ...

No one wants to serve appetizers or charcuterie on a wooden board that smells bad. Unfortunately, some serving or cutting boards develop a bit of funk over time, and it can be hard to know how to get ...

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A clean home is a feast for the eyes. A really clean house smells as neat and wonderfully fresh as it looks—or at the very least, it doesn’t smell at all. While scented cleansers and candles can help ...