Laurel is one of the most used and appreciated aromatic plants, especially in the kitchen. It has green and fragrant leaves that are also associated with purifying properties and capable of attracting good fortune and positive energy.
But this wonderful plant is also useful in many domestic tasks, especially those related to the neutralization of unpleasant odors in various parts of the house.
The fresh and very pleasant aroma of the laurel is used in the preparation of cleaning products, but also in cosmetics.
Among other things, the bay leaf is also capable of neutralizing bad odors, and our grandmothers knew it. It was very common among our grandmothers to put bay leaves in the fridge to neutralize odors.
The appearance of bad odors in the refrigerator is a very common problem and the causes can be varied. These are usually foods that have a strong odor, such as cheese and fish, which if not stored correctly can spread an unpleasant aroma in the fridge.
Another frequent cause of unpleasant odors in the fridge is when we let food defrost in the fridge for more than a day. Or perhaps when we do not pay attention to the presence of expired or rotten food.
In addition to being more careful, you can take advantage of the deodorizing properties of laurel to eliminate bad odors.
Applying the method is very simple, just as our grandmothers did, we place bay leaves in various corners of the refrigerator and leave them there for a few days.
You can also enhance the effectiveness of the leaves by placing them in a container with baking soda.
Other uses of laurel in the home
The use of bay leaves to remove bad odors from the fridge is very powerful, but the potential of this plant does not end there.
Other more common uses for bay leaves are listed below.
- Perfumed infusion: excellent for scenting all the rooms in the home. Boil 3-4 bay leaves in a little water and let the steam spread through all the rooms.
- Bag for cabinets and drawers: take a cloth bag and fill it with bay leaves, then place it in cabinets and drawers. It is an excellent remedy against bad odors.
- Vacuum cleaner: to scent the whole house, break some bay leaves and put them in the vacuum cleaner bag, then use the device as normal.
- To recover the color of the clothes: prepare an infusion with bay leaves, pour it into a container with warm water and immerse the colored clothes in it. Let them soak for a couple of hours: you will see how the colors become more vivid.
Now that you know these alternative uses for laurel, don’t wait any longer and put them into practice to enjoy the potential of this wonderful aromatic plant.
