In addition, nuka-doko cared for properly gives out a peculiar smell of fermentation which is not unpleasant, so that you had better put it in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place.
なお、きちんと手入れされた糠床は不快ではないが若干独特の発酵臭がするため、冷暗所で換気の良いところに置いた方がよい。