Home summer hacks: baking soda for freezer odors and fabric‑softener spray to smooth clothes

A simple tip recommends placing an open container of baking soda in the freezer to neutralise lingering food smells, a method highlighted by the U.S. lifestyle portal Martha Stewart. The powder absorbs odorous compounds from items like fish, meat and onions, helping keep frozen goods fresher, especially during hot months when the freezer is opened frequently.

Another easy trick uses a mixture of fabric softener and water sprayed onto wrinkled garments. The solution relaxes fibres so wrinkles disappear without an iron, a handy option for summer when using a hot iron would raise indoor temperatures.

Both hacks are presented as low‑cost, low‑effort ways to improve household comfort during warm weather.