Evolution, development, and the emergence of disgust. DOI: Apart from just turning on the fan, there are a dizzying number of products that claim to cover up potent poo smells, and a number of tricks to try, as well. But, because little science-backed research has been done on the subject, we decided to be the guinea pigs. We tested out seven common methods for eliminating bathroom odors to uncover what you should use next time you find yourself in a stinky situation.
The spray is super easy to use: Just spritz the toilet bowl a few times before you pop a squat. The first time we used Poo-Pourri, the bathroom smelled like a spring bouquet — far from the inconspicuous scent we were hoping for. The Just a Drop odor eliminator works just like Poo-Pourri, and its small size means you can hide it in most pockets.
Squeeze a few drops of it into the bowl before sitting on the throne and say sayonara to stench. The concoction is made from plant extract, disinfectant, and fragrance. Just a Drop was much more subtle than Poo-Pourri, but it did leave our bathroom smelling a little like a sterilized hospital room. These natural beauties work wonders when combined with rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Essential oils come with all sorts of fascinating properties. Take cedar oil, for example, which has antifungal activity.
Nazzaro F, et al. Essential oils and antifungal activity. First, it should be noted that matches can muck up plumbing. The sink technique is a simple trick you can do in any home. It calls for running the faucet and then adding several squirts of something easily found in the bathroom. Hand soap works best. Then crank the faucet and let it suds up while you scrub up. Though this technique is a bit more time-consuming.
Eliminate the source, get creative with what you have on-hand and consider investing in mechanical ventilation and filtration system that works to fight smells 24 hours a day. Keep drains and garbage disposals fresh: Organic food waste, like the kind that gets trapped in garbage disposals, rots quickly especially when subjected to moisture and emanates foul odors.
An easy fix is to keep a bag of chopped-up lemons and limes in the refrigerator and toss a few chunks in the garbage disposal every few runs. The citrus will freshen up a disposal temporarily, but should routinely be supplemented with stronger, more acidic white vinegar. Once a month, pour a cup of white vinegar down the drain, let it sit for a half hour, and then rinse. Vinegar has an acrid, noxious smell, but it's only temporary, and its high acidity will kill burgeoning bacteria and other odor-causing elements quickly, cheaply and naturally.
Vodka evaporates quickly and absorbs odors. Mix one part cheap vodka with three parts water and add a dozen or so drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender or eucalyptus. My parents ruined themselves scenting my rectum.
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