How to make my kitchen smell fresh?

amother

OP ↓

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 2:54 pm

It was freshly mopped and it still stinks. I have the steam mop so I don't add Murphy oil, Mr clean or anything that smells good. What will freshen up the room?

amother

Catmint

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 2:57 pm

For real smells I burn a candle blow it out in the room

Keeping up with spills and sticky stuff.
Clean messy counters and floors

Change the mop water frequently or swiffer pads at least twice in a room

Get rid of garage every day sometimes twice
Keep the windows open around the house

amother

↑ OP

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 3:11 pm

Thanks, how can I get the kitchen to smell like Mr clean while using just a steam mop?

SuperWify

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 3:27 pm

Is it coming from the sinks? Spoiled food? The garbage can? First identity the source.

amother

Ballota

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 3:29 pm

amother OP wrote:

Thanks, how can I get the kitchen to smell like Mr clean while using just a steam mop?

Clean the counters with something that smells good?

pinkpeonies

Fri, Aug 30 2024, 3:47 pm

amother OP wrote:

It was freshly mopped and it still stinks. I have the steam mop so I don't add Murphy oil, Mr clean or anything that smells good. What will freshen up the room?

What does it smell from? Is there old food? Is the fridge clean? Sinks/drain clean? Oven top clean? Pantry have any old potatoes maybe?

amother

Gold

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 8:26 pm

Baking soda and hot water in sink or if you have sink disposal use the tablets. Works for me. Hard with seasons to air out and keep windows open for a while but that helps a lot too. Hatzlacha

NotFunny ↓

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 9:05 pm

I use a steam mop and sometimes pour a little Mr clean on really dirty spots.
Or vinegar.
The vinegar smell goes away after a few minutes and the floor is nice and clean

Fabulous

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 9:06 pm

Yeah you can pour a bit of Mr clean around so that when you use the steam mop, it pushes it around

Frumwithallergies

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 9:07 pm

Can you first identify the source of the smell? Then we can help you problem-solve. (Garbage? Compost? Sinks? Drains? Fridge?)

amother

PlumPink

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 9:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Thanks, how can I get the kitchen to smell like Mr clean while using just a steam mop?

Can the machine handle 5 drops essential oils in the water for the steam mop?

amother

Cornsilk

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 11:15 pm

Off topic,
But I’m looking for a recommendation of a good steam mop- what type do you have? Do you like it?

amother

Pistachio

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 11:19 pm

I use a natural floor cleaner solution just a few drops and when it’s done I use antibacterial spray throughout the house which has a scent to it as well
The antibacterial spray is what helps the most
Bleach in sinks and bathrooms

amother

Camellia ↓

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 11:19 pm

Do you take out the garbage every night?

amother

Amethyst

Sat, Aug 31 2024, 11:47 pm

Is there a rotten potato or onion somewhere?

Ruchi

Sun, Sep 01 2024, 12:03 am

Cook up in a pot about 1/4 cup lemon juice, bit of water and plenty cinnamon, mix well and let it come to a rolling boil. Lower flame a bit and let simmer steadily. Watch the pot as it can start to evaporate and you might need to top up with more lemon juice (if the bad odour hasn't yet cleared)
Your kitchen will then smell lovely and fresh

amother

↑ Camellia

Sun, Sep 01 2024, 12:08 am

pour vinegar into a container with water and leave out uncovered; will absorb the smell

salt

Sun, Sep 01 2024, 12:11 am

Make sure your kitchen sink cloths and sponges are washed or replaced often.

amother

Ultramarine

Sun, Sep 01 2024, 1:17 am

Wash out your garbage can
Throw out your sponges
Wipe down counter tops with fantastic
Wash out sinks including drain

↑ NotFunny

Sun, Sep 01 2024, 7:03 am

NotFunny wrote:

I use a steam mop and sometimes pour a little Mr clean on really dirty spots.
Or vinegar.
The vinegar smell goes away after a few minutes and the floor is nice and clean

Thanks for the hug!
I’m feeling so loved now

(How come I was zocha to it?)