A great carpet looks and feels good, but these qualities are greatly diminished if the carpet doesn’t smell fresh. In this blog post, we outline a step-by-step process to eliminate carpet odor. Let’s begin!
Learn How to Deodorize Carpet (Step by Step)
Step One: Select a Cleaning Solution
A variety of cleaning products can neutralize an offensive carpet smell, including:
- Baking soda
- Borax
- White vinegar
- Carpet shampoo
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Ammonia
- Dish soap
- Febreeze
- Club soda
But before you choose the carpet deodorizer you want to clean with, make sure you know which products are safe for use on the carpet fibers.
And don’t forget that some carpet cleaning solutions work faster than others. A cup of white vinegar, for example, works well when you need to remove odors like the pee smell that emanates after a pet accident.
Note: All of these products can be purchased at your local supermarket.
Step Two: Apply Your Cleaning Solution
Baking Soda and Borax
If you want fast odor removal, use baking soda. A cup of baking soda mixed with borax and a few drops of essential oils will make your carpet smell good—just sprinkle the mixture and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Note: Do 5 easy shakes to pour the mixture of baking soda across the entire carpet.
Once 30 minutes have passed, use a vacuum cleaner to get the carpet solution-free. If you want, you can leave the solution sitting overnight and vacuum it up in the morning.
In short, baking soda is a great product for carpet odor removal. Moreover, it’s one of the most affordable carpet deodorizers.
White Vinegar:
Mix one cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of warm water. This solution isn’t just a fantastic odor remover; it’s a phenomenal stain remover too.
This homemade solution may initially smell strong, but its deodorizing power will make a smelly carpet smell good in no time. Plus, it’s an effective mold and mildew killer.
To make application easy, pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray the carpet. It’s best to spot clean, but make sure the solution soaks into the carpet.
If you still notice a strong smell of pet urine or other pet smells, for example, the spill may need a little extra attention. After all, you don’t want your rug or carpet’s fibers smelling like a pet store.
Gently scrub the odor-causing spill so the carpet cleaner penetrates the base of the carpet (the carpet pad). Let it dry for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.
Other Liquid Cleaners:
Sure, a baking soda carpet cleaning solution is effective, as is vinegar, but sometimes a carpet needs stronger cleaning agents. Products like ammonia and carpet shampoo will give your carpets a distinct fragrance and get the best results.
Should You Hire a Professional Carpet Cleaning Company?
Yes! Professional carpet cleaners know how to remove a range of odors, especially those caused by kids and pets.
Additionally, they know all the tips and tricks, and they may even use a carpet cleaning machine to keep your carpet free of stains and odors.
