Both vinegar and baking soda dissolved in water absorb bad smells.

Lemon slices in a pan of boiling water make another good air freshener.

Essential oils in an oil burner or in beeswax or vegetable candles add the fragrance of your choice.

If you have a smoker in your home, hide a small bowl of vinegar under a piece of furniture to deodorize the room.

Fill up a bowl with petals from flowers and herbs from your garden