I need ideas! Help!

cowinapartyhat · March 2016

Ladies,

My house is a MESS, but it smells too bad for me to do anything! I tend to quarantine myself in my room where it doesn't stink because the smells make me queasy.

How would you go about cleaning through it?
My only idea at this point is to wrap a scarf around my face while I clean.
I've turned Scentsy on all over my house but I can still smell everything!

CopperBoom86 · March 2016

If you have some extra cash, you could get a one time maid service. That's what I would do.

nlane0723 · March 2016

Hire someone.

missteacherlady16 · March 2016

Do you live alone...?

PeggyOlsonFTW · March 2016

cowinapartyhat said:

Ladies,

My house is a MESS, but it smells too bad for me to do anything! I tend to quarantine myself in my room where it doesn't stink because the smells make me queasy.

How would you go about cleaning through it?
My only idea at this point is to wrap a scarf around my face while I clean.
I've turned Scentsy on all over my house but I can still smell everything!

I have to ask.... why does your house smell so bad??

cowinapartyhat · March 2016

I don't live alone, but my husband works long hours. He helps where he can. He can't smell it, but it's overwhelming to me!

mrskratt · March 2016

The smell will probably only get worst so I would take care of whatever is causing that ASAP.

kateleap · March 2016

Maybe some vix or peppermint oil dabbed right under your nose will help? That will be so overwhelming that you won't notice other scents. Also, since it seems to be something that's actually minor and only your super-preggo-nose is sensitive to right now, would opening the windows and letting things air out help? Again, maybe just letting some fresh outdoor smells in could counterbalance it.

missteacherlady16 · March 2016

Well...not cleaning isn't going to make anything better. You either need to suck it up or have your hubby at least locate the source of the smell...

emmaaa · March 2016

I would ask my husband to help. I understand he works long hours but i'm sure even doing a little at a time could help. Or if that isn't an option, hire someone.

Could you try a mask of some sort with peppermint oil under your nose?

twomommiestobe · March 2016

Do you have any idea what is causing the smell? Pets? Dishes? Food?

PrimRoseMama · March 2016

My solution is little sections as time. Vicks under my nose makes dishes and trash functional. I have to do the same for my son's diapers. I know its rought, but if you have to --- its worth the money to hire someone for a couple of weeks.

cowinapartyhat · March 2016

I ended up using a surgical mask with a couple drops of lavendar under my nose and I was able to do the dishes and take the trash out. (Success!) This house still smells funky to me. It always has. My pregnant nose is just making it SO much worse.
Thank you ladies for your input!♡

leisalynn84 · March 2016

I used to work for a dentist, when we knew we would have a patient with chronic bad breath we dabbed mouthwash on the inside of our masks. So I say find a scent you like and put it on a mask.

srcr2011 · March 2016

I was wondering why it smells so bad too

brzvice · March 2016

When your feeling up to a challenge it may be time to go through your refrigerator and do some tossing out and wiping down. Don't forget to throw a new box of baking soda in there to help absorb odors.