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Keeping an Empty House Smelling Fresh

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  • Baking soda will definitely soak up the smells, but you may need to invest in a couple of packets and either leave the open packets in each room for a few days or sprinkle some down the drains and on the carpet.
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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 162 Forumite
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    Ours has been empty for several months now, but doesn't seem to suffer the problem you are experiencing. I had the carpets professionally cleaned after we moved out, giving them time to dry well with the windows open. I think this was probably what has made the difference.
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