How to Remove Pet Odors From Your Carpet
Whether you have one furry friend or a whole pack, pet odors can give your home a distinct and often unpleasant aroma. The scent can go beyond puppy-training and accidents, lingering in your carpets, furniture, and the fabric around your home. Even if you regularly bathe and groom your pet, the smells can build up overtime since your pup spends so much time outdoors every day.
Luckily, getting rid of pet odors from your carpet can be quick, easy, and keep your home smelling fresh. Using a common household cleaning agent, baking soda, and following a couple easy steps, you can eliminate the unpleasant odors from your carpet!
First and foremost, make sure you close off the area you are cleaning from your pet. If ingested, large amounts of baking soda can be toxic! Keep your dogs a safe distance away while you are cleaning to make sure they stay safe.
Next, sprinkle baking soda generously over your smelly or soiled carpet. Be sure to purchase more than enough baking soda for this task, as larger areas require more product.
Let the baking soda sit on the carpet for as long as possible, preferably overnight. The longer you let the baking soda sit on your carpet, the more odor it will absorb.
The following day, thoroughly vacuum your carpets. Be sure to use the wand tool around furniture or baseboards, to make sure you picked up all the baking soda. Consider vacuuming over the carpet more than once to absolutely make sure you picked up all the baking soda. Once you have vacuumed well, you can allow your pet access to the space again.
If you prefer, there are also pet odor neutralizer products available on the market. Be sure to follow packaging directions so you don’t cause any damage. Avoid products with ammonia or vinegar, as the strong scent could actually attract your pets to mark the carpet. If you still notice unpleasant odors on your carpet, consult a professional! The experts at Professional Care Carpet Cleaning offer comprehensive pet odor removal services that leave your carpets looking and smelling great. For more information or to schedule service, please don’t hesitate to contact us today! Our professional carpet cleaning services are available for clients throughout the Spring Lake and Fayetteville, NC areas.
