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CasaSugar Community member lindsaypie recently posed this dilemma in the Assisted Living group: "My husband and I recently received a beautiful bedroom set from an elderly relative who was looking to downsize for a smaller place. However, inside the drawers have a very distinct musty smell to them. I tried leaving the drawers open and airing it out for a few days, but the smell is still there. Read more
Nobody likes stinky sock drawers or smelly closets. With these Bottega Veneta Scented Sachets ($70 each), you don't ever have to worry about either. Just place one of these into your drawers, luggage, or anywhere else you want to smell like wood and iris, and kiss foul smells goodbye. Bottega fans (present) will appreciate the brand's trademark latticed Intrecciato leather. Read more
Since it's So Fresh and So Clean Month, I figured I'd get down to business and ask you how you deal with one of the most crucial ways to create a fresh home: scent. Whether you have pets, cook often, smoke, or just have a sweaty housemate, you probably have encountered an unruly smell at some point. Take this poll to let me know how you defeat it. How Do You Deodorize Your House? Read more
TeamSugar member linb recently wrote, "I acquired two wooden end tables from a friend who smokes, and unfortunately the stench came home with the tables. I'm hoping someone knows of a miracle product or trick that I can use to get rid of the smell." I figured there may be more of you who need to remove cigarette odor for your wood furniture (inherited or not), so I've compiled a list of Read more
We all have our very own favorite smells -- which is why we also have smells we can't stand! Personally, I am sensitive to cooked broccoli, really strong cologne, and old, rotted flowers -- did I mention I have a sensitive nose?! So ladies, what smells do you have aversions to that you would like to eliminate forever? Source Read more
If you wear your shoes without socks, chances are your shoes smell from time to time -- especially in the summer time. In order to keep your shoes wearable, here are some tips to keep them as odor free as possible! Click here to read more Read more
We all have a sense of smell, and we all use it constantly, whether we realize it or not. Scents and smell are two of the most important yet often overlooked elements of everyday experience. Want to learn a few truly amazing facts about the things your nose knows? Then just keep reading. Read more
So, you've been spritzing your favorite fragrance on your hair to get a scent that wafts through the air with every hair flip. And while perfume can mask smoke and other unwanted odors, the question remains: Is it safe for your strands? It turns out, there are a couple things you should ask yourself before you turn your body spray into a hair mist. What's in this? Eau de parfums usually contain Read more
Exercising and sweating go hand-in-hand, and since no one wants to be known for their stinky BO, for many gym-goers, gliding on antiperspirant is just like slipping on a sports bra — it's something you just don't forget. Sweating is a natural process though, and when you're working out, it's your body's way of keeping you cool and preventing heat exhaustion. Some say sweating also releases Read more
No matter how much moola you dropped on your yoga mat, you want it to last and offer you a smooth and injury-free yoga practice. There's not a whole lot that goes into caring for your mat, but here are three things you should never do. Lather up: New mats often come with a rubbery or plastic-y odor, so of course your first instinct is to give it a thorough cleaning. Using too much soap can Read more
