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Summer is here, and it's the ideal time to get outdoors in your backyard and enjoy the weather. However, foul odors coming from your composting bin can quickly ruin that outdoor enjoyment. This is especially true if you plan to host Fourth of July festivities.Learning how to make compost at home is an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to transform organic waste into valuable nutrients for our gardens and lawn care. But if your compost bin is starting to smell rancid in the heat, you could be making one of these composting mistakes.Whether it's throwing the wrong waste into the bin, not turning it over enough, or excess moisture, these can all contribute to your compost smelling bad. Luckily, this can be resolved with a few quick fixes that won’t take much time.So if you want to quickly get rid of horrid compost smells this summer, try these top tips.1. Sprinkle baking soda to absorb odors
Baking soda being used in garden (Image credit: Shutterstock)Baking soda may be a pantry staple, but it’s also known for its natural deodorizing properties. In fact, I have a bowl in my fridge to eliminate lingering odors, and there are many ways to use baking soda in your yard.Simply sprinkle baking soda over your compost heap once you detect a whiff. This should help absorb lingering odors and prevent them from causing a stench.Bear in mind to apply this remedy with a light hand, as overdoing it can actually stifle beneficial microbial activity and heavily stall the breakdown process.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.2. Regularly turn over your compost
