How to Clean Pet Odor From Hardwood Floors
Pet households can experience a number of problems, from pet accidents to lingering pet odor. It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the tasks required to keep the home clean and odor-free, but by incorporating the right cleaning routine, you can easily keep your home smelling fresh regardless as to whether or not pets are in the home. Hardwood floors require special care, as using harsh chemical cleaning products can damage the wood and finish of the floor. A simple homemade solution works perfectly in this instance. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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In a bucket, mix 1 gallon of warm water with 1 cup of distilled white vinegar. This vinegar has both disinfectant and deodorizing qualities, making it the perfect everyday floor cleaning solution for hardwood floors.
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Also add in an optional 1 cup of baking soda, which works as an added cleaner, as well as deodorizer. Stir into the warm water until all baking soda is dissolved.
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Dip a mop in the cleaner, pull it out, and wring out excess water. Mop over the floors as you normally would, and let air dry.
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For odors that still remain, sprinkle the hardwood floors with a light dusting of baking soda, and let it sit for a few hours. This allows the baking soda to work for a longer period of time, absorbing any pet odor that the floor is emitting.
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When a few hours have passed, mop again with the cleaning solution to collect the baking soda.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to wring out the mop thoroughly, as too much water can damage the hardwood floors. Wring out until the mop is damp, not dripping wet.
