Did you know that humans can distinguish between 10,000 scents? As humans, we depend on our sense of smell in daily life, more than we realise. We quickly associate memories to smells, just think about the last time you smelt freshly cut grass or sun dried sheets. 

Our sense of smell also alerts us to potential dangers; rotting odours, bad food and other unpleasant scents. Most places you go will have some sort of perfumed spray to mask the smell or scented chemical cleaning products to remove the source of the odour.

Using scented sprays and harsh chemicals can frequently cause more harm than good, with many people suffering allergic reactions to the chemicals. Unfortunately, most peoples’ immediate action when confronting a foul smell is to reach for the bleach or harsh chemicals.

At Ecogreen, we are dedicated to informing people about alternative solutions to control foul smells and removing the source without resorting to unfriendly chemicals.

Home Remedies

Many home remedies that your grandparents used are still effective today, techniques like opening a window or out setting out a cut lemon can freshen the air without resorting to chemical perfumes.

Using natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar can also work to wipe down white goods and kitchen appliances. Another favourite technique is to place fresh coffee grounds in an open dish inside a cupboard, or closed space. They will absorb unpleasant smells while adding a sweet note to the air in the room.

Eco-friendly Products.

For areas where heavy-duty cleaning solutions are still required, consider using green odour control products. Cleaning solutions are often responsible for significant and irreparable damage to the environment, reducing drinking water quality, fouling air quality and can be toxic to native animals.

We offer natural alternatives which work just as effectively on foul smells as traditional toxic chemical solutions. Using beneficial bacteria to break down the source of the smell, they absorb the entire mess without any harmful side effects. Releasing only carbon dioxide and water, natural cleaning solutions reduce the chance of an allergic reaction by nearby people, pets and family.

Next time your nose detects an unpleasant scent, instead of reaching for the bleach, consider if you can use a natural home remedy. If you still need a cleaning solution, Ecogreen’s eco-friendly products should be first on your list.