Petlife logo

How to eliminate the overpowering pet odors in your new house

Easy tricks to remove pet odor in carpets and cushions

By Quill of the mind Published about a year ago 3 min read
Like

As long as the pets are indoors, you will always have dander and odor issues with your carpet. Some naturally occurring or spontaneous processes in animals are difficult to stop. At any one time, pets will urinate, defecate, play, and come and go from the house. Their actions could leave your carpet covered in hair, foul odors, and even difficult stains.

Homeowners can clean their carpets in a variety of ways on a personal level. Other cleaning tasks, however, could require expert assistance. Continue reading to learn about five original techniques you may use to get rid of pet odors and hair from carpet.

Using a vacuum to get pet hair and odor out of carpet
A competent housekeeper will thoroughly vacuum the carpet before moving on to other tasks. Pet hair and solid waste like to hide in hard-to-reach places, which vacuuming can help with. Once vacuuming is established as a regular, debris and smell that accumulate within the carpet fiber have no chance.

Pets may bring in food, disease-causing organisms, or other items that could leave crumbs on the carpet. These elements, along with the impacts of urination and feces, result in an unpleasant mixture. In order to maintain that carpet fresh and free of debris, regular vacuuming is required.

It takes doing a few things correctly for vacuuming to be useful as an effective carpet cleaning approach. The following is a proper vacuuming technique:
Orienting the vacuum cleaner properly
utilizing an appropriate-quality vacuum
Frequently replacing the vacuum system's filters
Is there an appropriate way to vacuum?

I'd say there is. The vacuum cleaner's suction power is greatest while it is pulling backwards. Slow, regular straight-line movements are more effective in this situation.

A low-quality vacuum should also be avoided for any thorough cleaning because the filters cannot efficiently trap allergens and grime. The highest quality filters effectively prevent disease-causing particles and germs from floating around by capturing them.

The Dreame V11 vacuum cleaner is an illustration of a high-quality item. A strong filter on this vacuum captures even the smallest particles. The filter is still more effective if to maintain freshness, a new one is given to the vacuum every month.

Putting the Carpet in the Sun
Like cats, dogs also exude an odor wherever they go or sleep. In addition to the scent, they could urinate or throw up on the carpet. Cleaning the rug by itself can not totally get rid of the smell. Hence, a supplementary approach is required.

Some homeowners choose taking the carpet outside so that it can be exposed to the sun and the elements. Air movement aids in removing unpleasant odors. If you have adequate room in your yard, this strategy will work well.
The alternative might be to close the drapes, windows, and doors in rental homes with limited room. The natural light eliminates odors and serves as a disinfectant. Sunlight's UV rays offer a less expensive substitute for commercial disinfectants.

It is not suggested to expose carpet to sunlight for an extended period of time because it could cause damage. Most individuals who use this technique make sure the rug is inside by evening to prevent it from accumulating damp. If the carpet is exposed by hanging, the fibers may be overextended and maybe damaged.

Baking soda and vinegar usage
Baking soda and vinegar work well together to effectively remove odors, stains, and hair. Vinegar has the capacity to kill germs, and baking soda absorbs odors and imparts a nice scent. They are both quite efficient when used in addition to water and soap for cleaning.

Pouring baking soda solution and vinegar over the dirty carpet is how you use them as cleaning agents. It is simple to remove the filth with a straightforward brush after letting the cleaning agents sit on the carpet for several hours. In spite of the scent, vinegar and baking soda work well to remove light stains but less so for tough ones.

Vinegar is a potent remedy. Without cleaning, the carpet cannot be cleaned. To guarantee effective cleaning, washing should be done with some power. But excessive cleaning can harm the fibers.

Baking soda, on the other hand, can be used to clean without scrubbing and is more efficient. It only takes a small amount of baking soda to have the carpet ready for vacuuming the next day. Many homes can use this simple and affordable method to get rid of pet odor in carpets.

vettraininghow tohealthexotic petsdogcat
Like

About the Creator

Quill of the mind

The desperate need to write, and free up space in my mind, to escape the constant asphyxiation in my head with no specific topic or writing style or an organized train of thought, I am just a conduit.

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.