Having a good-smelling living room doesn't have to be a complicated task. There are simple tricks that can leave this room in the house smelling nice and free of bad odours. The best thing is to stop making some mistakes.

The 'website' House Digest reveals what you need to do to always have a good-smelling and well-presented living room.

Clean the carpets regularly

Vacuum cleaners can help, but they don't reach the bottom of the material. It may be necessary to use specialised equipment from time to time.

Clean the cushions

In the same way that you clean the carpet, you should do the same with the cushions.

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Add air purifiers

They leave a pleasant smell and the air cleaner.

Keep the windows closed

You should open them from time to time to air the room, but you shouldn't leave them open all day long.

Wash the blankets

Before storing them, or using them on colder nights, it's best to clean them.

Clean the dust

Don't let dust accumulate on shelves and tables. Clean regularly.

Don't overwater the plants

Too much water can contribute to the smell of mould in the house.

Find another place in the house to put the pet's litter box

Leaving them in this room can contribute to the bad smell.

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