That sweaty stench is definitely a downside of doing your push-ups on at home, but it’s easily avoidable and manageable.
. Tape the filter to the back of the fan and run it while you workout. Not only will you get a refreshing breeze to keep you cool and stop you sweating so much, but you’ll be filtering the sweat particles evaporating from your skin, and the odor from the air.What we smell are the volatile compounds sweat-loving bacteria release into the air—and it doesn’t take a high concentration to detect them, since the. But this also means there might not be that much odor to get rid of in the first place.
Having a spray bottle with 70% rubbing alcohol is a great, easy, and cheap solution. This is enough to kill the bacteria that cause the bad smells but you really should be careful when spraying it, because it might be too abrasive on more delicate surfaces, like wood. Nelson suggested using vodka, which only goes up to 50% alcohol. This will in fact be gentler on your furniture, but it won’t be as effective against bacteria, so a few passes may be necessary.
Nelson also notes that, as well as furniture and decor, odors cling to dust, fluff, and other detritus, so a good vacuuming every few days goes a long way.