How to Remove Odors
Foul odors can appear anywhere in your house or car. It's important to act quickly, not only to eliminate the odor but also to eliminate any bacteria and dirt that may be present as well.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Anti-bacterial Disinfectant Sprays
- Fans
- Sponges
- Bacteria/enzyme Digesters
- Odor-neutralizer
- Rubber Gloves
- Plastic Bags
- Paper Towels
- Paper towels
- Plastic bags
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General Techniques
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Remove the source of the odor from the affected area and dispose of it properly.
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Wash the affected area with an anti-bacterial disinfectant according to the directions on its label.
Organic Odors: Vomit, Urine and Others
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Remove the source of the odor from the affected area either by clearing it away (in the case of solid matter) or blotting with paper towels.
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Blot the remaining stain with paper towels, applying steady yet gentle pressure.
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Moisten a sponge with some bacteria/enzyme digester and blot stain according to directions on its label.
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Cover the stain with a plastic bag to help the digester retain moisture.
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Allow the area to air-dry.
Cooking Odors and Smoke
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Remove the source of the odor from the affected area and dispose of it properly.
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Air out the affected area by opening windows or directing fans in its direction.
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Apply an odor-neutralizing spray to the area.
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Tips & Warnings
For severe stains, allow the digester to soak into the stain for several hours.
For carpets, apply a small amount of carpet shampoo (according to the directions on its label) after applying the bacteria/enzyme digester.
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Comments
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Zendora
Apr 10, 2010
Thanks for the tips. I will have to make note of it. -
jtneeds2know
Mar 15, 2009
For those black stains and awful smells embedded into wood flooring (caused by cat/dog urine))and usually found upon removing old carpeting and padding...I poured a good amount of hydrogene peroxide into a bucket and put an old towel in it to totally saturate the towel. With only gentle sqweezing rather than wringing it out, I spread the sopping wet towel on top of the stain and covered the towel with a plastic sheet large enuough to cover the towel entirely. Let that sit overnight, preferrably 12 to 24 hours; then remove plastic and wet towel from the area. I found the area to be clean of the black stain and the smell gone. If alittle blackness still remiains on the wood, repeat the procedure. The peroxide eats the bacteria and can even eat down to the bare wood which might mean a re-staining of the floor or at least the area that was treated but the stain and smell are for the mos
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jtneeds2know
Mar 15, 2009
For those black stains and awful smells embedded into wood flooring (caused by cat/dog urine))and usually found upon removing old carpeting and padding...I poured a good amount of hydrogene peroxide into a bucket and put an old towel in it to totally saturate the towel. With only gentle sqweezing rather than wringing it out, I spread the sopping wet towel on top of the stain and covered the towel with a plastic sheet large enuough to cover the towel entirely. Let that sit overnight, preferrably 12 to 24 hours; then remove plastic and wet towel from the area. I found the area to be clean of the black stain and the smell gone. If alittle blackness still remiains on the wood, repeat the procedure. The peroxide eats the bacteria and can even eat down to the bare wood which might mean a re-staining of the floor or at least the area that was treated but the stain and smell are for the mos
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brainsurg
Jan 13, 2009
for smoke of any kind in cars or home get a cup or bowl (not styrofoam), loosely put a paper towel or 2 in the cup or bowl, saturate with rubbing alcohol. It works on some other odors too. I also use quality coffee. I put some in a bowl, put a little grounds in the bottom & put near any item even clothes that smell bad.
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brainsurg
Jan 13, 2009
for smoke of any kind in cars or home get a cup or bowl (not styrofoam), loosely put a paper towel or 2 in the cup or bowl, saturate with rubbing alcohol. It works on some other odors too. I also use quality coffee. I put some in a bowl, put a little grounds in the bottom & put near any item even clothes that smell bad.
