So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real 
strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale, like perhaps a dead mouse 
inside a dirty sock down behind the dryer. Unable to source the problem, 
I offered to duct tape her nose shut, but she declined.

In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years 
back, I found a little potpourri crockpot. Short of corn liquor, I'm at 
a complete loss as to what to put in there to make the place smell a 
little better.

I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air 
freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light. 
Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up 
in there?

"Smitty Two" wrote

> So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real
> strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale

> In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years
> back, I found a little potpourri crockpot.

> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
> freshener is not an option.

I usually hear this one in other groups (grin).  There are many options 
though.  With no added chemicals, you can use potourri itself.  It's just 
dried flowers and such.  A few drops of 'essential oils' are often added 
when it starts to wear down.

There are other things though.  A little blend of cinnimon and nutmeg for 
example.   ANY spice you like that smells nice.

Is it the heated type or the candle type or the 'just a little crockpot you 
set out type'?

In article 9...@newsfe13.iad>,
 "cshenk" <c...@cox.net> wrote:

> "Smitty Two" wrote
> 
> > So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real
> > strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale
> 
> > In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years
> > back, I found a little potpourri crockpot.
> 
> > I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
> > freshener is not an option.
> 
> I usually hear this one in other groups (grin).  There are many options 
> though.  With no added chemicals, you can use potourri itself.  It's just 
> dried flowers and such.  A few drops of 'essential oils' are often added 
> when it starts to wear down.
> 
> There are other things though.  A little blend of cinnimon and nutmeg for 
> example.   ANY spice you like that smells nice.
> 
> Is it the heated type or the candle type or the 'just a little crockpot you 
> set out type'?

It looks exactly like a crockpot, but very small. It only holds about 12 
oz. of liquid, and it has no lid. Plugs in to regular wall outlet. 
Thanks for the suggestions.

Smitty Two <p...@earthlink.net> wrote in news:prestwhich-
6...@newsfarm.iad.highwinds-media.com:

> So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real 
> strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale, like perhaps a dead mouse 
> inside a dirty sock down behind the dryer. Unable to source the problem, 
> I offered to duct tape her nose shut, but she declined.
> 
> In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years 
> back, I found a little potpourri crockpot. Short of corn liquor, I'm at 
> a complete loss as to what to put in there to make the place smell a 
> little better.
> 
> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air 
> freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light. 
> Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up 
> in there?


Apple cider vinegar will absorb odors.  Get a small bowl and fill about 
half way.  Set it near where you can detect the bad smell.  Leave the bowl 
there until the vinegar has evaporated.

If you want, set out several bowls in different rooms.

Another tip:  to combat the smell after somebody uses the bathroom - 
strike a match and the small will be gone. (don't use a lighter).

"Smitty Two" <p...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>
> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
> freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light.
> Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up
> in there?

What Odor

I saw the stuff touted and shown on Pitchmen.  You can even drink it safely. 
It does not mask odors but actually eliminates them.
https://www.whatodor.com/flare/next?tag=os|af 

"Smitty Two" <p...@earthlink.net> wrote in message 
news:p...@newsfarm.iad.highwinds-media.com...
> So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real
> strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale, like perhaps a dead mouse
> inside a dirty sock down behind the dryer. Unable to source the problem,
> I offered to duct tape her nose shut, but she declined.
>
> In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years
> back, I found a little potpourri crockpot. Short of corn liquor, I'm at
> a complete loss as to what to put in there to make the place smell a
> little better.
>
> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
> freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light.
> Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up
> in there?


That'll mask the smell, but it won't fool the GF for long. Clean the place 
and open the windows. If you have a dog, take it to a highway overpass and 
drop it into traffic. 

On 22 May 2009 21:44:44 GMT, Marina <m...@dontspam.com> wrote:

>Another tip:  to combat the smell after somebody uses the bathroom - 
>strike a match and the small will be gone. (don't use a lighter).

Real men burn the whole book of matches. It's a tradition in some
locations. Like a courtesy for the next person!

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Smitty Two" <p...@earthlink.net> wrote in message 
> news:p...@newsfarm.iad.highwinds-media.com...
>> So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real
>> strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale, like perhaps a dead mouse
>> inside a dirty sock down behind the dryer. Unable to source the problem,
>> I offered to duct tape her nose shut, but she declined.
>>
>> In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years
>> back, I found a little potpourri crockpot. Short of corn liquor, I'm at
>> a complete loss as to what to put in there to make the place smell a
>> little better.
>>
>> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
>> freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light.
>> Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up
>> in there?
> 
> 
> That'll mask the smell, but it won't fool the GF for long. Clean the place 
> and open the windows. If you have a dog, take it to a highway overpass and 
> drop it into traffic. 
> 
> 
Not even close to funny.

"aemeijers" <a...@att.net> wrote in message 
news:TlFRl.22994$d...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "Smitty Two" <p...@earthlink.net> wrote in message 
>> news:p...@newsfarm.iad.highwinds-media.com...
>>> So the g.f. says my bachelor pad smells a mite unpleasant, not real
>>> strong, but maybe sort of musty and stale, like perhaps a dead mouse
>>> inside a dirty sock down behind the dryer. Unable to source the problem,
>>> I offered to duct tape her nose shut, but she declined.
>>>
>>> In a box of stuff that came from my late aunt's house a couple of years
>>> back, I found a little potpourri crockpot. Short of corn liquor, I'm at
>>> a complete loss as to what to put in there to make the place smell a
>>> little better.
>>>
>>> I do have a pretty strong sensitivity to chemicals, so your basic air
>>> freshener is not an option. I'm looking for something natural and light.
>>> Anybody have one of these gizmos, and suggestions as to what to brew up
>>> in there?
>>
>>
>> That'll mask the smell, but it won't fool the GF for long. Clean the 
>> place and open the windows. If you have a dog, take it to a highway 
>> overpass and drop it into traffic.
> Not even close to funny.


Hey...dogs are just overgrown cockroaches with fur. You'd step on a 
cockroach, right? 

On Fri, 22 May 2009 17:47:39 -0400, "JoeSpareBedroom"
<n...@frontiernet.net> wrote:

> If you have a dog, take it to a highway overpass and 
>drop it into traffic. 

"The more people I meet the more I like my dog"
    -Unknown