• Searches for ‘how to get rid of damp smell’ and ‘how to make your home smell good’ have increased +5000% over the past 30 days¹
• Molly Beal, family home specialist at MattressNextDay has shared her nifty hacks for getting rid of damp smell this winter, as well as how to make your home smell good on short notice

With chilly weather sweeping across the UK, the Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings across the UK. Though snow is great for boosting festive spirit, unfortunately, colder temperatures often bring an increased risk of damp, as evidenced by a staggering 5000% rise in searches for “how to get rid of damp smell” over the past month. With the festive season upon us and homes bustling with guests, it’s the perfect time to ensure your space smells fresh and inviting.

With this in mind, Molly Beal, family home specialist at MattressNextDay has pulled together her top tips on how to make your home smell good for longer, and at short notice, as well as how to get rid of damp smells

1. Wipe fabric softener over your radiators before you turn them on

Mrs. Hinch – the Queen of cleaning hacks – has #CleanTock mesmerised with this simple tip for making your home smell good. Perfect for cold days, wipe some fabric conditioner diluted with water across your radiators with a gentle cloth, then turn the heating on. As the heat comes through the radiators, the scent of your fabric softener will spread throughout your home.

2. Take advantage of baking soda 

Possibly the best item in your cupboards for absorbing bad smells, a small pot of baking soda placed in your fridge, freezer, or sprinkled on your carpet can rapidly clear bad smells and unpleasant scents in a confined space.

3. Bottle coffee beans 

Another nifty hack to take advantage of, especially if you’re a coffee lover, is to place a handful of coffee beans in a jar and then light a tealight inside. Over time, the beans will absorb the bad smells in the room thanks to their porous nature, while the tealight will ensure such a jar doesn’t look out of place by acting as a homemade candle, ideal for a maximalist space or earth-toned bedroom.

4. Add plants around your home

Alongside being fantastic for adding a spot of much-needed colour to any room, plants are actually great at neutralising air-based odours in a relatively short space of time. All you have to do is make sure you water them regularly and most bad scents will be sucked up and eliminated by your potted pals.

5. Ventilate your home 

At the end of the day, the best way to get rid of bad smells in your home is to make sure it’s properly ventilated. This means taking the time to open your windows or put them on vent, open all the doors in your home, and allow the air to flow through. Within a few hours, the majority of any lingering smells will have been cycled out.

6. Create a cleaning routine 

Most odours in the home tend to appear as a result of lasting dirt, such as unwashed dishes or an overflowing washing basket. So, if you want to avoid foul scents from lingering in your home, take the time to properly do all those annoying chores and run the hoover around. It’ll only take an hour or two and you’ll be left with a much fresher room once you’re done.

7. Create homemade air-fresheners

If you’re looking to capture the same continual and regulated scents as those provided by air fresheners without using their synthetic mixes, then why not dip into your creative side and make your own?

Personally, we find the easiest way to do this is to soak some cotton balls in an essential oil of your choice and then place them in a jar with the lid off. Over time, the essential oils will evaporate into the air and bring their delightful smells with them.

To discover more tips on how to create the perfect home, check out the snooze news blog. For more bedroom improvement inspiration, take a look at the stylish bed frames, including colourful upholstered beds.