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Getting rid of overpowering air freshener smell

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ablutiions · 01/07/2021 22:18

Help!

Someone stayed with us for a few months and have now gone, leaving a revolting sweet strawberry/rose artificial scent in the room. I've tried airing it, washing down (and even painting 2 walls) but it still stinks.

Any ideas of how to get rid of it? The window has been open for about a month but the smell is still there.

Do I need to bleach (I hate bleach) everything, even inside the cupboards to get rid of it?

Advice welcomed for anything (and everything) you've tried that works.

Thanks.

OP posts:
JumpLeadsForTwo · 02/07/2021 13:47

Bicarbonate of soda is great for removing smells - sprinkle on carpet leave for a while then hoover. You can make a little paste and gently clean any surfaces

purplesequins · 02/07/2021 13:50

have you looked behind/under/in furniture if there is a plug in or gel thingy?
have you washed soft furnishings?

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