Things You'll Need:
- Carpet cleaning professional
- Dog grooming wipes
- Dog grooming brushes and shampoos
- Vacuum cleaner bags
- Cleaners and deodorizers
- Candles
- Incense
- Air purifier
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Step 1
Wash and groom your dog regularly. Although frequent baths are not recommended, grooming wipes can be used to keep your dog's coat clean without having to submerge him in a tub full of water. Brushing will also help loosen dirt and is actually beneficial if done often.
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Step 2
Have your carpeting professionally cleaned whenever dog odor poses a problem. Carpet cleaning specialists use commercial equipment that is well equipped to handle stains and odors that are caused by dogs. Steam cleaners are sold at retail stores for home use, and can be effective, but lack the power and professional capabilities provided by commercial cleaners. Urine stains and odors left behind by your dog will continue to linger if your carpet is not treated properly, so consider a professional.
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Step 3
Change your vacuum cleaner bag frequently. If your vacuum is bagless, cleaning and disinfecting the canister will be helpful in reducing dog odor. While you are vacuuming your carpet, dirt, pet hair, dander and other odor-causing materials are entering your vacuum. Cleaning the filter, canister and the hoses and attachments from your vacuum will reduce dog odor and prevent it from re-entering your home’s environment every time you turn it on.
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Step 4
Open your windows and let the fresh air in. Clean air from the outdoors can relieve a stagnant home of its odors caused by the family dog. Even if it is cold outside, it is beneficial to all living things in your home to have freshly circulated air, so leave a few windows cracked.
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Step 5
Use an air purifier to remove odors caused by your dog. Hepa filters and ionizers can remove airborne odors from your home and reduce any unpleasant smells in the air or carpeting.
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Step 6
Try store brand deodorizers to help fight dog odors. Carpet powders and aerosol sprays are available to cover odors in a pinch. You can also try placing a fabric softener sheet in each of your heating or air conditioning vents. The forced air will circulate a pleasant smell throughout your home. Finally, candles and incense will also help rid your home of unpleasant pet odor, but remember that they will only be a temporary fix.
