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Newly purchased house smells like cologne? What is the quickest way to get rid of it?

I just purchased a 1955 home that smells like a man's cologne. It is a bit overwhelming. Besides opening the doors and letting a breeze through what else can I try? There is no carpet, just hardwoods.
Place a few glasses,filled with vinegar,throughout the house,for the next 24 hours! You will be amazed [...]

How do you remove cologne/perfume odors from a carpet?

My 3 yr old son dumped 4 or 5 bottles of cologne out on the carpeted floor. The smell is so overpowering it's sickening. I've tried a lot of different products to mask the odor or to neutralize it. Nothing seems to work! Help!
Maybe shake baking soda on it and leave it overnight…or [...]