How to Eliminate Awful Pet Odors From the Air With a Home Remedy
One of the downfalls of owning a pet is dealing with the odors in your home. Pets often have accidents in the home, and the animals pick up odors if you let them go outdoors. Sometimes the odors become unbearable. Instead of hiring a professional cleaner, you can remove the awful pet odors with home remedies so your home smells fresh again. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Black light
- Paper towels
- Commercial enzyme cleaner
- Baking soda
- Vacuum cleaner
- Bowls or containers
- Cinnamon or allspice
- Spray bottle
- Essential oil
Instructions
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Locate any pet stains so you can remove the source of the odor. Urine stains are best spotted with a black light, but you may have to smell the carpet in the room with the most noticeable odor.
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Blot the carpet with paper towels to remove any remaining moisture. Treat the pet stain with a commercial enzyme cleaner. Follow the directions carefully so you don't damage the flooring.
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Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet to absorb pet odors. Let the baking soda sit on the carpet overnight, then vacuum it up.
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Fill bowls or containers with white vinegar and place them in the room with the pet odors. Vinegar absorbs odors naturally instead of just masking them.
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Sprinkle cinnamon or allspice into the vacuum cleaner bag or onto the carpet to deodorize a room. The sweet-smelling spices linger in the air to freshen the room.
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Create a homemade air freshener for fresh pet odors. Pour water into a spray bottle and add up to 10 drops of your favorite essential oil.
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Tips & Warnings
Freshen up your pet by dusting it lightly with baking soda and rubbing it into the fur. Brush the fur to remove excess.
Apply cinnamon or allspice carefully on light-colored carpet because it can stain.
References
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