How to Get Rid of Carpet Odors Naturally

How to Make Your Carpets Smell Fresh Without Chemicals

Why Do Carpets Smell Bad?

Carpets are sometimes soiled in a way that attaches dirt, spills, and even pet accidents, making them smell bad. That stuff can make your home smell all yucky. To get the pleasant chalets smell back to your home, you need to do the carpet cleaning properly. It is best to do it naturally than with chemicals because this is safer for your children and pets.

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What Causes Carpet Odors?

Before explaining how to clean them, let’s take a look at why carpets become smelly in the first place. Carpets are like sponges. They absorb everything—food crumbs, dirt, sweat and odors from shoes or pets. These things accumulate over time and eventually stink.

Bacteria and mold can also grow if you don’t clean your carpets often. That’s why they should be cared for regularly.

How Vinegar Can Help

Also, vinegar is a pretty cool thing to use, too. It doesn’t smell good on its own, but it does great at eliminating odors. Here’s what you do:

1. Combine the same amount of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

2. Sprinkle the mixture onto the stinky sections of your carpet. Don’t overwater it — just mist it lightly.

3. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the vinegar to dissolve the odor-causing stuff.

4. Blot the area dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Once the vinegar dries, the odor disappears, and your carpet will smell fresh again.

Baking Soda Magic

Baking soda is another one that you can use as a wick. Baking soda absorbs odors quite well. Here’s how to use it:

1. Evenly spread a thin layer of baking soda across your carpet.

2. Let it sit at least an hour (overnight if you can).

3. Vacuum it up really well.

Baking soda extracts the unwanted odors from carpet fibers. And then when you vacuum it up, the odors goes away, too. This is a great method for large areas where the entire carpet is smelly.

Lemon Juice for a Fresh Scent

For an extra fresh smell try lemon juice on your carpet. Nothing smells better than the fresh, clean scent of lemons. Here’s what to do:

1. Combine one cup water and two tablespoons lemon juice.

2. Transfer into a spray bottle.

3. Spray the solution lightly onto your carpet.

4. Let it air dry.

That lemon smell will linger, leaving your home feeling bright and happy. And lemons are natural disinfectants, so they also help kill germs.

Using Essential Oils

H e r e is another fun w ay to m a ke you r carpets smell a w e some m ore: essential oils. Oils that I do recommend using are lavender, tea tree, or eucalyptus. Not only are these oils fragrant, but they each have antibacterial properties.

Here’s how to use them:

1. Combine 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil with a cup of baking soda.

2. Stir it until the oil is evenly distributed.

3. Sprinkle the mixture over your carpet and leave it for 30 minutes.

4. Vacuum it up.

Your carpet will smell great, and you’ll feel like you did something natural and beneficial for your home.

A Professional Can Make A Difference

Valid though those tricks may be, carpets sometimes require a bit more TLC. If your carpet still smells awful after attempting all these methods, perhaps it’s time to call in the pros.

Cleaning Services Round Rock, for example, provides professional carpet cleaning services that will deep-clean your carpets and eliminate stubborn odors.

Preventing Future Odors

Odors can be quelled before they have time to fester, so the best way to keep your carpets smelling fresh is to prevent odors from setting in. Here are some tips:

• Vacuum your carpets no less than once a week.

• Promptly clean up spills instead of allowing them to sit.

• Doormats outside to prevent dirt and mud from coming in.

• Ventilate with open windows where possible.

If you clean your carpets with care, you can prevent smelly issues down the line.

Final Thoughts

These natural carpet odor removers are simple and enjoyable. Whether you turn to vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, or essential oils, your home can smell fresh without harsh chemicals. And of course, if you ever need professional help, you can always call Cleaning Services Round Rock.

Now, with these tips, your carpets will continue to stay clean and fresh for an extended period of time.

Name: Sparkly Maid Austin Cleaning Services

Address: 200 Congress Ave. Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 617-5979