How to Use deodorize in a Sentence

deodorize

verb
  • We had the carpet cleaned and deodorized.
  • Wipes offer a quick and easy way to deodorize on-the-go.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • That's to help deodorize and create a fresh-smelling scent, of course!
    Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • What is the best way to clean and deodorize a dishwasher?
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
  • What is the best way to clean and deodorize a dishwasher?
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Here are the best ways to use lemon as a cleaning and deodorizing agent for your home.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The tablets work to clean and deodorize your toilet with every flush.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023
  • These strips use enzymes to break down any clogs and deodorize your drain.
    Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2020
  • This is applied inside the bowl itself and helps to deodorize and clean the bowl with every flush.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Gel: This is applied inside the bowl itself and helps to deodorize and clean the bowl with every flush.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • An odor-fighting deodorizing disc sticks to the inside of the cover to help fight smells.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 June 2023
  • Set fire to one of the brand’s beautiful HA KO paper incense leaves to deodorize a room and calm your mind.
    David Syrek, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • This can be used to deodorize, remove stains and clean surfaces.
    Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in the toilet to help deodorize and clean the bowl.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in the toilet to help deodorize and clean the bowl.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Garbage disposal: Pour some down the drain with baking soda to help deodorize and cut grease.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Add one cup to a load of diapers to whiten, deodorize, and disinfect.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Our oatmeal and aloe dog shampoo will cleanse, soften, and deodorize your pet's fur.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Pet owners will be delighted that the steam mop can clean and deodorize pet messes, making the house smell fresh.
    Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 8 Apr. 2022
  • This formula, which is made in the United States, includes deodorizing agents and has a lemon scent.
    Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Keep your gear smelling fresh before and after workouts with these sneaker balls that deodorize shoes and bags.
    Amanda McElfresh, NOLA.com, 26 Nov. 2020
  • If your can smells a bit after a few days' worth of trash, add a few drops of essential oils to your vinegar and water mixture to help deodorize.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 15 Mar. 2017
  • Lemon juice can also work well for deodorizing and cutting through grime.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Lemon juice can also work well for deodorizing and cutting through grime.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • If an unpleasant smell from sock-free wear is your biggest problem, this two-step process will deodorize them, too.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 14 Jan. 2020
  • Then add baking soda to the wash to brighten, deodorize, and soften even more.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Use a carpet-safe stain remover first, and then deodorize the area.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Learn how to use baking soda, tea bags, and more to deodorize winter boots.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The bundle offers a simple three-step ritual of cleanse, moisturize and deodorize to smell fresh and clean.
    Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Once dry, these kernels are pressed to extract the oil and then deodorized.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025

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