Vacuuming the carpet won’t get rid of all the odors in your home. Some odor-causing particles are smeared into the fibers of your carpet, requiring more than just pure force of a vacuum to eliminate the smell. You can try spraying the carpet with a scent in order to overcome the smell, but that’s not really getting rid of the smell, is it? Read more to learn ways to make your carpet smell better.
Getting Rid of the Smell
Using baking soda is one way you can absorb the smell-causing particles in your carpet. Follow these directions:
1. Mix together a 3/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of talcum power, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
2. Pour the mixture into a container that can sprinkle the content over the carpet, such as a spice shaker.
3. Sprinkle the contents of the shaker on the carpet areas you want to clean.
4. Rub it into the fibers of the carpet using a brush or a broom. Wait a while (overnight) for the mixture to settle in; you will want to make sure that no wind is present to disturb the powders on the carpet.
5. Clean up the powder using a vacuum.
You can try buying a carpet fragrance powder at a local supermarket, but they are essentially the same thing as your homemade mixture. Use the same ratio as described above if you are interested in making different amounts of mixture.
You may also be interesting in steam cleaning your carpet for definite results. Hands down, this is the most effective way to not only get rid of the smelly odor on your carpet, but also clean your carpet. However, the cost of steam cleaning your carpet is not cheap. You can try renting a steam cleaner to just do the job yourself. The cost of renting a steam cleaner will probably be under $50. Having someone to do it for you, on the other hand, will cost a bit more.
If you are expecting guests soon, try something that will cover up the smell, such as scented candles. Make sure that there aren’t flammable objects nearby whenever you light a candle.
Additional Help
If you are looking for ways to make your carpet smell better and feel like you need professional, TalkLocal can help with finding carpet cleaning experts, saving you time and energy in what may be a stressful situation.
