How to Remove Odors from Carpets

Vinegar is another affordable product with many cleaning uses, so keeping a bottle under the sink or in the pantry is useful.

Carpets are made to last for years with regular maintenance. One of the benefits of regular maintenance is ensuring that the carpet is not emitting any unpleasant odors. Odors are usually caused by stains and dirt that have accumulated over time and have not been adequately cleaned. More than being unpleasant, these odors can cause irritation and even health risks for people and pets. Implementing the following tips ensures that all living spaces are safe and pleasant for family and friends.

Apply Baking Soda

In the event of a stain, applying baking soda to the affected carpet area helps remove the stain, ensuring that no unpleasant odors are left behind. Baking soda is affordable and has many uses around the house, such as cleaning and baking, so it’s an easy product to always have on hand, especially for maintaining a clean carpet.

When using baking soda to absorb the odor from a carpet, apply the powder to the affected area overnight and vacuum the space up in the morning. The baking soda needs plenty of time to absorb the odor, and vacuuming removes all debris from the space, leaving it completely clean and ready for use.

Vacuuming

Vacuuming is one of the simplest ways to remove odors from soiled carpets because it removes particles that, over time, can accumulate and cause bacteria to spread. Vacuuming also removes residues left behind from cleaning products, which can cause an odor.

Vinegar Spray

Vinegar is another affordable product with many cleaning uses, so keeping a bottle under the sink or in the pantry is useful. For example, a common odor-causing problem in many households is pet urine. Vinegar can be sprayed on pet urine and other affected areas to absorb foul odors and has acidic properties that help break down and remove stains.

Cleaning Solutions

For more potent stains, carpet cleaning solutions help remove strong odors from the carpet through steaming and other cleaning techniques. Be sure to follow the application instructions on the bottle, as too little solution is ineffective, but too much could be irritating or harmful to people or pets. Vacuum afterward to help the area dry and remove any residue left behind.

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