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Best way to refresh air in a closed bathroom?

 
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I am looking for suggestions/ideas on how to refresh the air in a closed bathroom.

Must be non-electric

No candles

Does not take up a  lot of space.
 
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Open the window.
 
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Do you think a reed diffusor might work for you?

My understanding is that the reed uses capillary action to pull up an oil that is scented with essential oils. I'm unsure of the maintenance on them however.
 
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…and if there is no window, install one.

Another option would be a solar vent fan.
 
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If a window isn't possible how about a bowl of baking soda to absorb oder?
I think most scents just cover up smells unless it's something like Tim mentions?

I love having a bathroom window to open all year round...not sure what an indoor bathroom would be like without it?
 
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Christopher Weeks wrote:Open the window.



Not all bathrooms have a window or a vent.
 
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I lived in several apartments that had bathrooms with no window. There was theoretically an exhaust fan, but sometimes I wondered if they were just noisemakers!!

In this case I think the best you can do is try to leave the door open as much as possible. Depending on the size of the space you can create air movement by "fanning" the door in and out many times to drive new air in. Or you could bring in a fan every so often. But long-term, you can't make airflow where there's no air passage.
If the problem is smell, then its a question of preventing or masking. I have never had great success with baking soda, but I've heard of people doing well with that or charcoal.

 
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Timothy Norton wrote:Do you think a reed diffusor might work for you?

My understanding is that the reed uses capillary action to pull up an oil that is scented with essential oils. I'm unsure of the maintenance on them however.



I like this and I learn something new every day.  Sounds perfect and I can just tuck it into a corner some where.

The air is just kind of stuffy.  We keep the door ajar though not open because dear hubby doesn't want to pay for a/c in summer and doesn't want the small electric heater running extra in winter.  It is all about dollar and scents, or cents ...
 
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I can verify the reed diffuser works well for this application.  Use an oil blend that you like and has anti microbial qualities. You can adjust the strength of the smell by adjusting the number of reeds or concentration of essential oil vs carrier.
 
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A bowl of charcoal and/or baking soda also helps absorb the unpleasant odors. Tuck it under the toilet next to the brush.
 
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