{"id":39836,"date":"2023-09-05T08:24:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T08:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-smelling-fresh\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:43:02","slug":"how-to-keep-your-bathroom-smelling-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-smelling-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating an Oasis: How to Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh and Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your home to feel truly polished and luxurious, you\u2019ll need to know <\/span><b>how to keep your bathroom smelling fresh.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your bathroom is meant to be a relaxing safe haven where you can enjoy a bubble bath, pamper yourself with face masks, and come out feeling refreshed and cleansed\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s hard to do that if there\u2019s strong odours or your bathroom smells damp!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/douche2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"grey shower- how to keep your bathroom smelling fresh\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want your bathroom to feel like a calming oasis, here are our top tips on <\/span><b>how to keep your bathroom smelling fresh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harnessing the Power of Natural Scents: Essential Oils and More\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils are one of the best-kept cleaning secrets, because they\u2019re relatively inexpensive and very versatile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes them fantastic options for <\/span><b>natural bathroom fresheners.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few handy essential oil hacks recommended <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by professional domestic cleaners:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use Essential Oils to Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to choose refreshing and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/keeping-your-home-fresh\/\"> clean scents that can set the tone for your bathroom<\/a>. Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, lemon, tea tree, and citrus blends are all great options!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils can be used with an electronic or reed diffuser to permeate the air with a lovely scent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill a spray bottle with water and several drops of your chosen oil to create a custom room spray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop a few drops of essential oil onto the cardboard tube inside the toilet roll for a hidden source of freshness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To eliminate odour from bathroom bins, apply a few drops of your essential oil to a cotton ball or tissue and place it in the bottom of a bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could even put the cotton balls or tissues in hidden spots around the bathroom such as behind the toilet, in drawers and cupboards, or on a shelf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your own potpourri by mixing dried flowers, herbs, and citrus peels with a few drops of essential oil. Place the mixture in a decorative bowl in your bathroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-paul-wence-1832562-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Scented candle\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive Measures: Regular Maintenance for a Smell-Free Bathroom\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent odours in your bathroom, it\u2019s important to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-a-bathroom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure you\u2019re regularly deep cleaning your bathroom.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, the best offence is a good defence!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empty the bathroom bins on a regular basis, disinfect surfaces, and make sure you\u2019re cleaning soap scum and limescale to avoid build-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know the toilet can be a major source of smell, so it\u2019s important to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure your toilet bowl is regularly and thoroughly cleaned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-get-rid-of-black-mold-9-ways-to-kill-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay on top of mold, mildew, and dampness that can occur in your bathroom.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using ventilation fans or opening windows can reduce some of the humidity in your bathroom, which, left unchecked, can cause mould to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drying the shower walls and floor after use is another great tactic to avoid that damp smell that can linger in bathrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, make sure your towels, bathmats, and shower curtains are being washed weekly &#8211; you\u2019d be surprised at how dirty they can get in the process of getting you clean!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20851 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cdc-7z8AHiYukiY-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Man cleaner cleaning the windows \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexpected Tricks to Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Amazing: TikTok Tips Revealed\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok has become a goldmine of hacks, advice, and DIY cleaning hacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because millions of people can upload videos everyday, they\u2019re eager to share the handy tips and tricks they\u2019ve learned that make life easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, a simple search on <strong>TikTok<\/strong> reveals thousands of unexpected hacks for <\/span><b>maintaining a fresh bathroom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok Cleaning Hacks for a Nice Smelling Bathroom<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour a cup of laundry or fabric softener into your toilet tank so that every time you flush, the pleasant aroma is released.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-with-white-wine-vinegar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also use white vinegar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a disinfectant liquid for a more sanitising effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants like aloe vera or snake plants are known for their air-purifying properties. Not only do they look nice and add a pop of colour, but they can filter out bad odours in the air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/is-bicarbonate-of-soda-the-same-as-baking-soda\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a small jar of baking soda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or activated charcoal on a shelf to absorb and neutralise unpleasant smells in the air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also fill a jar with rice and add a few drops of essential oil, or fill with some dried flowers. The rice can absorb excess humidity and dampness, while the essential oil or dried flowers will omit lovely scents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21037 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solen-feyissa-Yaw9mfG9QfQ-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding a phone -tiktok app\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you have a tonne of tools, tips, and tricks at your disposal and know exactly <\/span><b>how to keep your bathroom smelling fresh!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your guests will be impressed at your cleaning prowess, and you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a relaxing soak in your new calming oasis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019d rather outsource the cleaning to the experts, you can always book with one of our Wecasa pros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wecasa can connect you with local professional domestic cleaners who will have your bathroom looking, feeling, and smelling clean in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><div class=\"reserverShortcode\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\/cat\/regular-cleaning\" title=\"Book a cleaner\">Book a cleaner<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If you want your home to feel truly polished and luxurious, you\u2019ll need to know how to keep your bathroom smelling fresh. 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