Whether it’s caused by pets, kids, or stains, carpets that don’t smell clean is a major influence on your home. J and R’s wanted to share this article we found on SF Gate with some tips on how to make your carpets smell betters.
How to Make Carpets Smell Better
Even if you don’t regularly spill things on your carpet, it accumulates dust, dirt tracked in from outside and other odor-causing particles all day long. By the time you notice that your carpet has a smell, the odor has probably permeated the carpet fibers themselves, so simply vacuuming up the particles isn’t enough to freshen the room. Rather than using aggressive chemicals to clean your carpet, use baking soda. This non-toxic, environmentally friendly substance deodorizes carpet fibers and leaves the room smelling clean.
Three Easy Steps
- Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the carpet. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Have your family stay out of the room while the baking soda settles into the carpet, so they don’t accidentally breathe in the powder or track it around the house.
- Vacuum the carpet thoroughly. To keep the carpet smelling fresh in the future, vacuum more often, ideally twice a week.
- Replace the vacuum bag when it fills up. Dab a few drops of a pleasant-smelling essential oil, such as bergamot, orange, cinnamon or lavender, onto a cotton ball. Add the cotton ball to the new vacuum bag. Every time you vacuum, the smell of the oil will release into the room, leaving the carpet smelling sweet and fresh.
Things You Will Need
- Baking soda
- Vacuum
- Vacuum bag
- Cotton ball
- Essential oil
If this doesn’t work, you may need a little more help to get your carpet smelling fresh. Give us a call at J and R’s Carpet Cleaning today to schedule an appointment with us for professional carpet cleaning.
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