11 May 2025 6 Daily Habits That Are Actually Making Your Home Smell Bad, According to Pro Cleaners

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By Sarah Lyon

Key Takeaways:

• Ventilate your space when cooking, so food odors don’t linger. Dirty dishes can also release sour smells, so wash them quickly.
• Always make sure your towels are fully dry after using them, so they don’t release musty smells.
• Open windows for around 30 minutes daily to mitigate bad odors. The fresh air flow will combat unwanted smells.

If you’re wondering why your home always has a scent of some sort, it may be because you’ve been partaking in some of the below daily habits without realizing just how detrimental they can be with regard to causing odor.

Keep reading to learn more about six common yet extremely impactful habits that will affect the way your house smells, while also gathering tips for what to do in order to reduce unpleasant scents flowing through your space.

Not Cleaning Pet Beds

You know the importance of taking the time to change and wash the sheets on your own bed, but when was the last time you gave thought to your pet’s bed?

“Pet beds absorb fur, drool, and all the mysterious smells pets bring in from their outdoor adventures, eventually turning into a stink sponge that perfumes the entire room,” Robin Murphy, the president of Maid Brigade, says.

So that you get in the habit of keeping your pet’s sleep area looking and smelling as good as possible, consider washing their bed every week, when you wash your own sheets and pillowcases.