Baking soda absorbs and neutralizes odors, making it the absolute MVP carpet cleaner. Powders are super easy: Simply sprinkle them on, let them sit and work their magic, then vacuum them up.
Liberally sprinkle baking soda over the soiled or smelly carpet. Use more than you would think. Better use more than not enough. Let the baking soda sit overnight so it absorbs as much of the odour as possible.
Professional carpet shampooing can often remove those animal smells and the smell of a dog that's gone too long without a bath or proper grooming. Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning can also pull up the fresh waste that a dog or cat might have tracked over the carpet recently, removing those unpleasant odors as well.
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You can simply add a cup of white vinegar in the smelly utensil and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. This tip can remove even the strongest odours.
Pour a cup of white or apple cider vinegar into the detergent compartment as the water starts to fill up. Add ½ cup each of baking soda and laundry detergent right into the same compartment. Pour ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide and close the compartment immediately. Wait for the washing cycle to complete.
Vinegar & Water Solution Just mix water and vinegar together using a 1:1 ratio and thoroughly wipe down your piece of furniture, then allow it to air dry. Or you can also fill a spray bottle with the solution and spray it down, whichever your little heart desires.
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Good Old Baking Soda- If you spilled something in your car and a smell is lingering even after you have scrubbed and vacuumed, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the previous spill. This works great on any carpet in the car. After a few hours, simply vacuum up the baking soda and the smell will be gone.
Dishwashing Detergent, Water, and Vinegar – Mix dishwashing detergent, vinegar, and 1 gallon of water. Don't mix too vigorously, though, as you don't want to form any bubbles. Scrub the Stain – Being gentle is key here; if you scrub too hard, you'll damage your vinyl flooring.
First, in a bucket or spray bottle, mix 50% water and 50% white vinegar. Then saturate the spot of pet mess (after you soak up the initial liquid) and give the area a nice scrub. This lifts the stain and urine, while the vinegar neutralizes the ammonia in the urine, therefore, neutralizing the smell.
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The Humane Society recommends adding a one-pound box of baking soda to your regular detergent for pet odor removal. Air dry if possible to avoid shrinkage. If it still smells, wash again with an enzymatic cleaner to break down pet-waste odors.
Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda into a sink or bucket full of water. Add in the smoky laundry and periodically stir the mixture as the clothing soaks. When the odor has dissipated, wash the clothing as usual.
Treat your carpet with a mixture of one cup of white vinegar and two cups of warm water. Use a spray bottle to gently mist over the carpet. Be careful to not oversaturate it as increased moisture can lead to mold growth. Pour a copious amount of baking soda – an amazing odor neutralizer – on the carpet.