Tips to remove carpet odors

by Vidula
(India)

Those who have carpets will agree that the most common problems with carpets are carpet stains, carpet odors and carpet dents. If these things are taken care of, your carpet will look and smell clean and new.


From my experience when you discover that some smell is coming from the carpet try to find its source. Usually the smell may come from food and drinks that have been spilled, from pets and things which may have come from the shoes and dirty feet.


One of the best ways to remove carpet odors is to take the carpet outdoors, clean it with a mild detergent and let it dry thoroughly in the sun. This may work if your carpet is small. This won't work if your carpet is permanently installed.


Carpet odors in permanently installed carpet can be removed in a similar manner by using a mild detergent and rubbing it gently into your carpet. Instead of drying the carpet in the sun, you can use a room fan which points directly onto the concerned area to help your carpet dry quickly and thoroughly.


Another thing you have to keep in mind is that if you use too much water when cleaning your carpet, the water will soak into the carpet pad where it will create unpleasant odors of its own. So try to use as little water as possible.


Another easy method is to sprinkle carpet with plain baking soda and leave for 1 hour. Then vacuum the area. I hope this would work for you folks too!