If you’re like most people, you’d hate having a smelly bedroom, but you don’t have any idea how to keep the smell away. This is why you may want to know how to get rid of odor in the bedroom.
Bedrooms that smell are off-putting not only to you as the sleeper, but also to other guests who may come into your private space. After all, the bedroom should be a place of resting so it should feel comfortable and refreshing, not revolting and musty.
Not to worry – in this article, we’ll break down some facts on bedroom odors, how to get rid of them, and what you may want to buy to keep them away.
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Why doesbedroom smell after sleeping?
Humans sweat even when they sleep or just laying down. The sweat eventually goes into our bed sheets, comforters, and pillows, causing mold to develop in a matter of days or months. This is what may be causing the really awful smell in your bedroom. This is also especially the case if you like sleeping with blankets.
In other cases, you may have skipped the shower and went straight to bed. This may cause the smell of your sweaty body to linger in your bedsheets, pillow, and the like.
How do I get rid of a bad smell in my bedroom?
As we mentioned in our previous article about musty smells in the basement, any room could have a bad smell if it hasn’t been cleaned properly. There are many ways to get rid of a bad smell:
- Clean up your bed sheets and pillows. The first thing you should do is to get your bedsheets out and replace them with clean ones. The same goes for pillows, especially if you can take out their coverings. Consider getting them dry-cleaned if you live in a really humid area or if you don’t have a place to get them dried naturally to avoid build-up of mold.
- Clean any upholstery. If you have a couch or any upholstery in your bedroom, you can also clean them up to avoid bad smells from mold and dust.
- Try dusting surfaces. Sometimes, collected dust could also form bad smells and could even make you sneeze! You can also use a vacuum cleaner if you don’t prefer a feather duster.
- If you have pets, bathe them. Sometimes, Fido may be the reason your bed is smelling very bad. Don’t skip on your dog’s (or cat’s) bath time.
- Let fresh air in from the windows. If you’ve always been shutting out the outside world, now’s the time to let out some fresh air from your windows (If you live in a highly-polluted industrial area then this step may not be that effective, however).
- Use an air purifier. Equipped with carbon filters, an air purifier not only gets rid of dust and pet dander, but it could also get rid of mold spores, bad odors, and the like using the charcoal or carbon filters. Plus points to those air purifiers with UV sterilizers for killing bacteria.
What’s the best odor eliminator?
Air purifiers are, so far, one of the best ways to eliminate odor due to their carbon filter. Here are some suggestions for you:
Budget-friendly
Want something budget-friendly? Here are our suggestions for you:
Vornado AC550 Air Purifier
Key Features
- Up to 335 square feet
- 4-speed settings
- True HEPA filter
- Push-button controls
- Sleep mode
As an air purifier that has a carbon pre-filter, this one has a filter light indicator to let you know when it’s time to maintain or replace the filter. It can eliminate odors due to the carbon pre-filter with help from the true HEPA filter. The unit is quite easy to operate due to the settings and controls and it may fit well on most bedrooms.
KOIOS Large Air Purifier
Key Features:
- Automatic timer
- True HEPA filter
- 3 speeds for its fan
- Filter replacement reminder
- Child lock
For bedrooms with a wider space, this may be the odor-removing solution for you. It also has a carbon filter, as well as a pre-filter and the true HEPA filter to do the work. If you have children at home, you may find its child lock feature useful in keeping those curious fingers away from danger and from ruining the unit.
Middle-priced
If you want something in the middle price range, here are some picks:
Biota MM208 Bot Air Purifier
Key Features:
- Charcoal filter
- Automatic mode
- True HEPA filter
- Has a UV sterilizer
- Filter replacement indicator
With up to 7 stages of purification, any bad-smelling bedroom could freshen up with its activated carbon or charcoal filter. Since it has a filter replacement indicator, you don’t have to compromise in accidentally leaving the filter too dirty to work. Its UV sterilizing function can also eliminate mold spores, which can be a cause of bedroom odors.
Winix WAC6300 4-Stage True HEPA Air Cleaner
Key Features:
- True HEPA filter
- 4 stages of cleaning
- Air quality indicator
- Filter change indicator
- Carbon pre-filter
This air purifier may be the best for large bedrooms due to its size, but the 4-stage cleaning process can be ideal for highly-polluted homes (and bedrooms). Since its components are Energy Star-certified, you can worry less about its ability to clean VOCs and bad smells from your bedroom.
Step-up price
Want something that has a step-up price with better features? Check this out:
RabbitAir MinusA2 SPA-780N, w/ Wi-Fi
Key Features:
- 6-stage deodorization and purification
- HEPA filter
- Up to 815 square feet
- Can be mounted on the wall
- Customized odor remover filter
Also great for larger bedrooms, this air purifier has Wi-Fi for its controls so it 
can be ideal for homes that already depend on Wi-Fi for their appliances. If your bedroom really smells gross, its customized odor remover filter might just be for you with its ability to let you choose between Germ Defense, Pet Allergy, Odor Remover, or Toxin Absorber.
What can absorb bad odors?
Odor-absorbing items that you can find in your kitchen or household include the following:
- Vinegar. A regular household staple, vinegar is a common cleaning agent that also deodorizes your walls, floors, and any surface with the bad smell lingering on it. Mix it with water to create a solution to keep those bad odors away.
- Citrus fruits. Much like with vinegar, citrus fruits, such as lemon, oranges, and the like, could smell good and could negate the bad odors.
- Baking soda. Vinegar can be combined with baking soda to get rid of funky bedroom odors. After all, there are some cultures that use baking soda as a natural armpit deodorant and antiperspirant!
- Lemon juice. As it is from citrus fruit, lemon juice can also be sprayed onto your bedroom to improve the smell quality.
- Charcoal. Carbon or charcoal can be a great deodorizing item. You can find it from your barbecue grill, but if you don’t want to dirty your bedroom floor, consider getting an air purifier that already has a charcoal filter.
How do you get rid of bad smells in your house?
To get rid of those musty smells, here are habits you need to practice:
- Cleaning more often. The most important process in getting rid of bad smells in your house is frequent cleaning up. Vacuum here, dust there, and your living space will be fresh in no time. Cleaning has the following benefits:
- You’ll get sick less often
- Your guests will thank you
- The air will smell less musty
- People with allergic rhinitis would approve
- Some appliances can last longer
- Decluttering. This means letting go of any item that you have already been using before but not anymore. Declutter any old items that you may have and put them in your stockroom or basement, or you can also donate, give them to your relatives, or have a garage sale! Fewer items in your room mean less breeding ground for dust and mold.
- Purifying the air. Do consider getting an air purifier to help freshen your room. Look for an air purifier that has carbon or charcoal filters to keep your bedroom air free from the bad smells. You could also consider one that has UV lamps to help kill mold spores that could contribute to the gross odor.
Conclusion
To wrap it up, we think that air purifiers are one of the best solutions in getting rid of odor in the bedroom. After all, they not only deodorize your personal sleeping space but they could also take out of most of the bacteria and allergens that could make you sneeze in the morning or cause skin problems in the future.
