bathroom that looks good and smells great
We were on a road trip and dropped off a friend at a relative’s house. My son wanted to use the restroom. But, when he entered, he was extremely uncomfortable getting into their loo to pee. I asked him why and he gave me several reasons for which I had no arguing statement. We had to continue our journey, so, I begged him to do his job there or in the highway bushes. Grumpily, he agreed to get into the loo.
Later, he preferred peeing in the bushes because, he thought about it, and never wanted to visit that kind of loo again. So, I mentally began making a list, which included the points he brought out while comparing that loo to the one at home. Keeping your comfort rooms clean and dry would be similar to how we keep our kitchens clean with some extra scrubbing.
But, here is how to have a bathroom that looks good and smells great, too!
Keep all your toiletries on a shelf or in a cupboard so it’s easy to clean the area regularly. Throw away unwanted, unused or empty containers. If you have kids, keep all their water toys to one side.
Prevention is always better than cure. Mask up smelly bathrooms by cleaning your bathroom at least every fortnight with a good surface cleaner that has a mildly good fragrance.
Also, take out your trash regularly. That dirty bin can attract many things, including bad smells.
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After every bath, if you have no shower cubicle, push the water off into the drain. Your bathrooms should be devoid of moisture. This is vital in order to keep the bad smells at bay. Also, after bath time, let the windows be open for at least a couple of hours. If you are not blessed with a window, let the exhaust fans run for about 30 minutes every day.
One of the main culprits, of weird bathroom smells, is your damp and unwashed fabric. Ensure that there are no wet towels, cloth pieces or hand towels in your bathrooms. In case of no proper ventilation, it is advisable to dry the fabrics under the sun and then place them in the bathrooms when needed. Or you can regularly replace your towels and rugs with clean ones.
Aesthetically, bath towels should be kept dry and folded instead of hanging all the time.
You can use fragrant bath washes and scented bath bombs for yourself which also help keep your bathrooms smelling fresh.
Potted plants like Spider Plant, Aloe Vera, Snake Plant, English Ivy, Boston Fern, etc. thrive in moisture while keeping the air clean and pure. You can check out some examples of air-purifying plants here.
Look-wise, I like the Snake Plant the best due to its elegant growth. Spider plants are great if you have a hanging planter in your bathroom. Aloe Vera is nice until they outgrow the pot.
Get a pretty reed diffuser with your favourite fragrant oil (mine is jasmine or lavender) and place it on top of the wash basin, at the side of the bathtub or on another stand. If you don’t have kids or pets, you can also keep a fancy-looking fragrant candle burning during the mornings. Just make sure it is safe and won’t be a fire hazard. This is the ultimate way to achieve that spa-like environment.
In the race of life, we tend to ignore certain things that can help us feel good. Making your bathroom the most comfortable room in your house is one of them. The few tips above are enough to help you do that. They are easy and to the point so you don’t have to read a book on how to keep your bathroom looking good and smelling great.
Did you know that a simple way to clean your bathroom mirror is by dipping a soft cloth in black tea and rubbing it in circles on the mirror?
If you’ve tried all the cleaning tips and still can’t get rid of bad smells in your bathroom, it may be time to call in a professional. A plumber can help identify and fix clogged drains or leaky pipes that may be causing the odor. They can also help you upgrade to a more modern and water-efficient toilet model like the Saniflo Saniplus toilet.
If you think this article is informative, do share it with friends and family who will be happy to have a spa-like experience in the comfort of their homes.
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26 Comments
Nice tips and interesting subject for a post!
Haha finally someone is highlighting keeping bathrooms clean!! The bathroom is often overlooked in our household. I try to keep mine scrupulously clean to the extent I can’t even go in many public places and as your son said – even in some ppl’s houses! We should have a blogging campaign where as many ppl as possible write about obnoxious bathrooms and how to keep them clean.
Hahahha… thanks Brinda!
Smelly washrooms puts me off…I just don’t use them. Thanks for wonderful tips to make the washroom fragrant and beautiful.
Anytime, Smita!
Agree with the fact that if we can spend time working on how the living room and the kitchen look, the bathroom deserves some love too. Never tried using candles though.
I will use candles now that the kids have their own bathroom to mess up! Hahaha!
This is really helpful! I’m planning to clean my loo and have so much stuff lying around so this helps me figure how to focus
You’re welcome, Meetali!
Great tips. Dampness is one of the main reasons for a smelly bathroom. I have never tried using candles or diffusers.
You should, Madhu! You will love it!
Ventilation could be a serious issue in Mumbai homes where an exhaust fan is the only thing to the rescue. I think these are very practical tips.
Hate as much as you want to talk about this, but this is the first place you enter in the morning. Hygiene is extremely important.
True, Raghav!
I really liked this useful article, Cindy. Most people tend to ignore little things. One needn’t have a huge bathroom, but can always keep the place looking clean.
True, Sonia! Thanks!
Keeping the washroom clean is a task really. I am a cleaning freak so much that after I clean if anyone spoils the bathroom again even with the smallest dirt particle I get irritated. Your tips are great. I have never used plants in the washroom. Will try it out!
This is such a useful post, this is definitely going to come in use 😉 u no wr its going 😂
Hahahahaha! I’m looking forward, Flavia!
I can truly understand how your son felt. Even I feel the same way. It is strange how many people keep their living room clean but the washroom is extremely dirty. You have shared really good points for a good-smelling bathroom. I think good ventilation is very important and as you said bath bombs and bath washes leave a great smell
Bathroom should be fragrance wala. Me too in the same category like your son. Earlier I used to decor a lot in bathroom. I put up even photo frames in my bathroom but now trying to keep it mess free 😇 is also challenging for me.
Hahahhaa, yeah babies are small, Neeta. Don’t stress for now!
I follow all these things also I use this odonil for fragrance. I clean my tiles of the bathroom everyday because it is completely white. Your suggestions are good.
I use Odonil fragrance in some bathrooms, but try a reed diffuser, it’s heavenly, Moni! And if you have no kids or pets, try scented candles!
Niara keeps complaining how the bathroom at school smells and she gets quite creative explaining the type of smell. I was about to write an email to the school, i think I will attach your blog in it. But jokes apart, a helpful post Cindy… thanks for the mirror cleaning hack.
You’re welcome, Kaveri!
Just like your son, I have experienced this with my brother too. he cannot use the smelly washroom and it often drives us crazy during our travel. To be honest, I am kind of a hoarder when it comes to decor, and washroom decor is one of my favorites. I love the lemongrass fragrance and candles are a must in my washroom.