10 Odor Eliminators We Swear By for Every Room in Your Home

“I've been using byMATTER's Closet Guardian for several months now, and it's been such a great closet freshener (and it replaces the need for mothballs, which are pesticides, altogether!),” says Lifestyle Director Stephanie Nguyen. “I love the French lavender scent and how you can keep spraying the ceramic medallion every few weeks (or longer) to keep it active.”

For a natural refresh, a few drops of essential oils in this diffuser can instantly make a room feel calmer and cleaner. My favorite scents are eucalyptus, lavender, and a combination of tea tree and lemongrass.

Baking soda is a pantry staple that’s known to absorb odors in the fridge, trash bins, and even on carpets. “I swear by putting baking soda in the fridge to deodorize food odors,” Stephanie says.

“Febreze still has me in a choke hold,” says Home Projects Director Megan Baker Detloff. An everyday go-to, this fabric spray works best on soft surfaces like carpets and upholstery. A quick mist before vacuuming leaves the whole room feeling fresher.

For deep-clean jobs, this hypochlorous spray disinfects while eliminating tough smells. It’s especially satisfying for freshening up garbage bins or other odor-prone spots. “[I] let it sit to kill any lingering bacteria, which I find really helps nix any extra odors,” Lifestyle Editor Sofia Rivera says.

This low-maintenance gel slowly absorbs odors in closets or storage spaces. Just open it, set it on a shelf, and let it quietly do its job. “Within a week everything was so much better,” Lifestyle Editor Lizzy Francis says.

This enzyme-based cleaner is a must-have for pet owners; it tackles both stains and odors. “It's not failed us once. We've gone through at least two full bottles since getting our second dog,” Megan says.

When it comes to combating laundry odors, Stephanie loves to rely on Dropps Odor Eraser Biobased Laundry Additive. “Just one wash cycle with it took care of any bad smells,” she says.

The customizable scents and sleek design of the Pura Plug-in Diffuser make it easy to keep high-traffic areas smelling consistently fresh. “I keep it in my hallway a couple of yards from my cat's litter box and find it keeps things just smelling fresh, which is especially important when you have a pet running around,” Sofia says.

Another fan of Febreze, Senior Home Editor Zee Krstic loves the Febreze Scent Booster Plug. Great for continuous freshness, this plug-in is ideal for bedrooms and living areas. It’s adjustable and works especially well in spaces where odors tend to linger.