What to put in kitchen cabinets to make them smell good: a simple and cheap life hack

The kitchen is the place where unpleasant odors most often appear in the house. There are many reasons for this: poor ventilation, spoiled food, excessive humidity, mold and mildew. Sometimes owners spend a long time looking for the source of a pungent stench, not even realizing that the cause may be hidden in ordinary cabinets.

Of course, it's easier to prevent an unpleasant odor than to try to get rid of it. OBOZREVATEL figured out what to put in kitchen cabinets to make them smell good.

Cleaning experts recommend using scented sachets. You can make them yourself at home. Fillers are placed in small bags (you can use gauze) - dry herbs. It is best to take

• lavender
• cloves
• oregano
• lemon balm
• thyme

First, the cabinet should be thoroughly cleaned by removing dirt and dust from the shelves. Spices and cereals should be placed in separate, closed containers.

It is also important to make sure that food is not left in the cabinet for too long, as this can lead to spoilage and an unpleasant odor.

By the way, baking soda quickly removes the heaviest dirt. It is also a flavor neutralizer, balancing the pH of acidic and alkaline substances. You can wash the shelves using a baking soda solution. 

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