Apartment buildings are a hodgepodge of smells that do not go together: your neighbor’s burnt dinner, the eight cats in room 3B, your dirty gym socks, and the usual wafts and olfactory whims of a building constructed during Eisenhower’s presidency.

This biodegradable spray contains essential oils and essences of lemongrass and ginger and cleans countertops without using any parabens, ammonia, or chlorine.
($10, williams-sonoma.com)

It’s like a pine tree freshener for your closet but better, as the charcoal neutralizes any odors in an enclosed space.
($5, bedbathandbeyond.com)

Some fragrance sprays can be too cloying and heavy, so we like this spray that removes—not adds—odors.
($8, bedbathandbeyond.com)

Pick your favorite scent, drop in a bit of oil, and let the scented mist waft through your apartment.
($49, artnaturals.com)

Baking soda helps absorb funky smells in your fridge—in case you have leftovers lingering past their prime.
($2, amazon.com)

Dryer sheets aren’t just for the dryer. Stuff these sheets into your drawers and laundry hamper (and pretty much wherever else you want) to keep stored clothes smelling fresh.
($7, amazon.com)

Candles like this one are a fool-proof method for making your home feel cozy and smell great. For more flower-free options, here’s our round-up of the 11 manliest candles.
($21, paddywax.com)

Ever notice how towels can smell musty even after a spin through the wash? That’s because the fibers are harboring bacteria and odors. Either amp up your wash routine, or replace them regularly with a inexpensive option like these Tommy Hilfiger towels.
($5, macys.com)

This reed diffuser smells like London during springtime (think: fresh nettles and earthy brick), and the copper cover will look great on your desk.
($95, mrporter.com)