deodorize
Remove bad odors
To deodorize is to remove or mask unpleasant smells: deodorize the carpet, deodorize the refrigerator.
The word extends figuratively to sanitizing something unsavory—making it more palatable or less offensive: The memoir deodorizes his years as a lobbyist.
Clean by rubbing hard
- washClean using liquid
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
bleach · disinfect · sterilize · launder · shampoo · sponge · mop · wipe
Take in fully
- eliminateRemove completely
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- counteractNullify by opposing force
- bindFasten or obligate
decompose · filtration · adsorb · enzymes · oxidize · charcoal · zeolite · molecular
Circulate fresh air through
- airingExposing to circulation
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- fanAdmirer or air mover
circulate · outdoors · cross-ventilation · exhaust · draft · breathable · stuffy · musty
Thick floor textile
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- garbageDiscarded waste material
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
mildew · drain · bathroom · kitchen · closet · sneakers · mattress · fabric
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
detergent · bleach · disinfect · sterilize · launder · shampoo · sponge · mop · wipe · freshen
absorb
Take in fully
- eliminateRemove completely
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- counteractNullify by opposing force
bind · decompose · filtration · adsorb · enzymes · oxidize · charcoal · zeolite · molecular · react
ventilate
Circulate fresh air through
fan · circulate · outdoors · cross-ventilation · exhaust · draft · breathable · stuffy · musty · stale
carpet
Thick floor textile
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- garbageDiscarded waste material
smoke · mildew · drain · bathroom · kitchen · closet · sneakers · mattress · fabric · curtains
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
essence · sachet · incense · spray · potpourri · floral · citrus · lavender · pine · vanilla
antiperspirant
Blocks underarm moisture
armpit · sweat · perspiration · freshness · hygiene · shower · bathe · talc · powder · aftershave
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut
- tidyingtidying, tidy, tidying up, declutter, cleaning
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- smellsmell, scent, reek, aroma, sniff
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