How to Get Rid of Bad Milk Odor
Spilled milk is bad milk, especially when it is left unattended to. Milk spoils easily when not refrigerated, and if it ends up in your carpet or your furniture, the outcome is a nasty smell that can be challenging to get rid of. However, there are some tricks you can try that will help reduce the smell or do away with it completely. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open any windows that are near and around the smell. Fresh air will help ventilate the area and lessen the smell.
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Mix two cups of hot water and 1/4 cup of white vinegar together. Pour over the soiled area and allow it to sit for 20 minutes.
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Place a hand towel over the area and soak up the excess water as much as possible.
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Sprinkle baking soda over the moist area and allow it to sit overnight. This will absorb any moisture left in the fabric; it will also help freshen the area. Vacuum up the baking soda and spray the area with an anti-bacterial spray such as Lysol.
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Use a carpet or upholstery cleaner to suck the soiled smell out of the area if the above method does not work. Make sure to follow the directions of the cleaner that you are using, along with the recommended soap. Always use hot water in the cleaner, since this will help to kill the bacteria that has started to grow and the smell.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use bleach to get rid of bad milk smell, because it may discolor or eat through your carpet and fabrics.
