Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Plants like catnip, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and more emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike, helping keep them away from your yard.
Speaking of non-traditional perfumes, Juliette Has a Gun’s Not a Perfume is iconic in this category.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
11 July 2026
With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
My teenager has begun using a fragrance product that is so potent that the entire house reeks.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 July 2026
Pro-housing groups have pointed to the influence of Heebner and other North County leaders to say the new maps’ treatment of Solana Beach and Oceanside reeks of political influence.
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Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2026
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