Homemade Carpet Deodorizing Product

 Homemade Carpet Deodorizing Product

As soon we will have to start thinking about storing the rugs, we are going to see a home method to deodorize rugs. With products that we surely have in our pantry, we can remove the bad odors that permeate the rugs with use and thus we can keep them clean and scented for the next winter.

- Homemade Carpet Deodorizing Products

First of all we are going to see how we can make our own carpet deodorizing powders, using an old acquaintance, sodium bicarbonate and then we will see how to clean and deodorize our carpets with this wonderful product.

To prepare deodorizing powders we need:

- Sodium bicarbonate
- Essential oil, orange, lemon, lavender ... the one with our favorite aroma
- A recovered bottle of spices or similar, which has holes to comfortably sprinkle our deodorizer

In any container we put the amount of bicarbonate that we will fit in the pot that we have, we add a few drops of the essential oil of our choice and stir with a spoon so that all the bicarbonate is impregnated with the essential oil. Next we pack the scented bicarbonate in the dusting pot.

If we have any stains on the carpet, it will be time to clean it, we can use a paste based on bicarbonate and water or some other method, such as this one that we already present in another article on this page. When we have the carpet free of stains we will go to deodorizing, for this we will sprinkle our deodorizing powder all over the surface of the carpet and with a stiff bristle brush we will give a good brushing throughout the carpet so that the dust enters between the fibers of the carpet. Then we will vacuum to remove all the deodorizing dust. You will see how your carpet remains with a great clean smell, it will also be completely sanitized.

Do not forget to label, even with a simple marker, the scented bicarbonate, although you can also print a label to make it perfectly recognizable. And keep it with the cleaning products, please, so you will avoid possible confusion and accidents.

How to remove dog smell from carpet?

 How to remove dog smell from carpet?

There is no dog in this world (or cat) that does not love taking long naps on the carpet, but its peculiar "smell" and the occasional accident, make that carpeted and comfortable space in a place with strange smells.

- How to remove dog smell from carpet and products

Sometimes trying to clean with some liquid, we add moisture and the carpet ends up worse. If this is your case, do not worry here we explain how to solve the issue without having to throw the rug or take away your friend's favorite place.

Your allies: baking soda and vacuum
These two ingredients are just what you need for this job. If you want to give it a smell, not just remove it, then you should look for an essential oil that you like. Lavender or vanilla, for example.

Vacuum the carpet to remove all dust, fiber debris, pet hair, etc. It has to be completely clean to proceed to the next step.

Spread the baking soda all over the carpet. To perfume it, add a few drops of essential oil to the baking soda before pouring it on the rug.

Leave the mixture to act for at least three hours, the longer you leave it, the more odors it will absorb. Then vacuum again and remove all the baking soda.

What if my pet had a "liquid" accident?
If they are puppies or very old, we will not be able to escape from urine on the carpet, but do not worry that the bicarbonate also works at this time.

Blot fresh urine stains with a clean cloth. Absorb as much of the carpet as you can before cleaning it. Use a clean cloth or several pieces of absorbent paper to dab on the rug to absorb the liquid.

Create a vinegar and baking soda solution. Combine 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar, 2 cups (500 ml) of warm water, and 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of baking soda and pour into a spray bottle. Spray a good amount of the mixture on the urine stains on the carpet and let it sit for 5 minutes.