How to Remove Milk Odor From Carpet

Spilled milk can leave a dreadful smell behind.

They say there's no use crying over spilled milk, but the odor it can leave behind on your carpet may seem like something to cry over. As milk is left out at room temperature it takes on an unpleasant sour smell. Carpet tends to hang onto odors of spills past, making this an all around unpleasant situation. Fortunately with the right materials you can banish this smell form your carpet with minimal effort so you can breathe easier.

Things You'll Need

• Bleach-free dish soap
• Clean cloth
• Baking soda
• Spray bottle
• Brush
• Vacuum cleaner

Instructions

1. Remove any residual stain from the carpet by sponging on a solution of 1 tsp. bleach-free liquid dish soap and 2 cups warm water. Blot the area again to absorb excess moisture. Repeat this until the stain is gone.

2. Cover the area with baking soda.

3. Mist the baking soda with water from a spray bottle to dampen it.

4. Leave the baking soda on the area overnight.

5. Loosen the baking soda from the carpet with your hands or use a small brush.

6. Vacuum up the residual baking soda. This will also help to fluff the pile of the carpet back up.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid over saturating the carpet as this can lead to mold and mildew problems later.