Help! Our Apartment Smells Terrible After Using New Fertilizer
Asked by PlantLover842
My partner and I recently switch fertilizers for our indoor plants, opting for a natural liquid option instead of our usual Miracle-Gro. We applied it last weekend, and the smell hit us hard – a weird mix of musty, poop, and ammonia permeates our entire apartment! We've got some soil to repot the plants, but honestly, that's a huge task. We're considering using charcoal dust or horticultural charcoal to manage the odor. Is that a good idea, or is there something better we can do?
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I can totally relate! I've been through the same ordeal with fertilizer before. Honestly, time is your best friend here. Just give it some time and the smell should eventually fade away.
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Apart from letting the plants dry out a bit, you could also try washing them. Giving them a good soak in the shower can help dilute the fertilizer and reduce the smell. Plus, it's a nice little refresh for your plants!
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Adding a thin layer of perlite on top of your soil can not only help with that smell but also keep fungus gnats at bay. It's a win-win situation!
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Opening the windows has worked for me in the past! Letting some fresh air circulate can really help with odors. Maybe try that for a bit longer?
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CuriousHomebody: We've had our windows open for 80+ hours now, so we're just hoping the smell gets better soon!