Embrace the Power of Fresh Air in University of Florida Apartments
One of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your UF apartment smelling fresh is to allow outside air to circulate. Opening a window makes your entire space feel cleaner by letting a natural breeze flow through. Beyond expelling odors, cracking windows can offer additional benefits like reduced utility bills and improved health. Gainesville's mild winters make it possible to do this almost the entire school year.
Baking Soda: The Ultimate Odor Neutralizer
Baking soda is a powerful odor neutralizer that will do wonders for keeping your apartment smelling fresh. For rugs, sprinkle baking soda, let it sit and then vacuum it up to remove trapped odors. One of the best ways to utilize baking soda is in the kitchen. In college, you'll likely have to adjust to sharing a refrigerator with roommates, and Produce, leftovers and other items can cause unpleasant odors in your kitchen. Keeping a small container of baking soda in your fridge
will help eliminate these smells.
Essential Oils: A Natural (and Cheaper) Alternative
Essential oils have become increasingly popular as a natural alternative to synthetic air fresheners, and there are many ways you can utilize them in your Gainesville apartment. One of the most effective methods is using a diffuser, which releases a fine mist of water and oil into the air, spreading your scent of choice throughout your space. You can also keep your clothes
smelling lovely by soaking a cotton ball in your favorite fragrance oil and placing it in areas that
would normally get stuffy, such as closets or drawers.
Febreeze and other aerosol air fresheners are often go-to solutions for college students
looking to freshen up their living space. However, these artificial scents can sometimes cause headaches, irritate your respiratory system and are not the most cost-effective option. Fortunately, creating your own air freshener spray is simple and customizable. Just mix water, rubbing alcohol and an essential oil in a spray bottle. This allows you to tailor your home scents to your personal taste or the spirit of the season.
Reed Diffusers
There has long been competition between reed diffusers vs. candles, but if you are bound to a strict leasing agreement or sensitive to strong fragrances, reed diffusers are certainly a winner.
Reed diffusers produce a subtle, constant scent similar to a candle but without the fire hazard. They can also last for several months and require no effort on your part.
For those living in Gainesville apartments near Butler Plaza and Butler Town Center, finding reed diffusers is simple. You can pick up these practical and stylist home additions at nearby stores like Target, Anthropologie or Sephora, making it easy to keep your home smelling great without having to travel far.
Keep Your Apartment Clean
The most obvious yet essential way to maintain a fresh-smelling apartment is to keep it clean. Dust and vacuum frequently to remove dirt and other material that can harbor odors. Pay special attention to areas where moisture can accumulate. If you've lived in Gainesville, you know it is wet, the perfect conditions for mold and mildew growth. Don't forget to wash your linens and
towels regularly. This along with carpet can absorb and retain odors. If you are concerned about odors and potential allergens being trapped in carpet, consider filtering your Gainesville apartment search for places with only hard wood and tile flooring