Effective recipes for removing various odors from the carpet at home

foto6142-1Over time, dirt on the carpet becomes a source of unpleasant odor. He gives the inhabitants of the apartment a certain discomfort.

For this reason, the question of how to eliminate an unpleasant smell from the carpet in the house is always relevant.

So, how to remove the smell from the carpet at home, how to clean it so that there is no unpleasant odor? There are many ways to solve this problem. Both special chemicals and folk remedies can come to the rescue.

Folk methods of struggle

Eliminate musty carpet odor you can use three popular folk remedies:

  1. In the first case, you can use a soapy solution.
  2. The second method involves the use of acetic acid and baking soda.
  3. Hydrogen peroxide is taken as the basis for the third recipe.

Soap solution

foto6142-2This remedy for removing unpleasant odor from the carpet is the most affordable and safe. The soap solution is also successful in combating dirt.

Laundry soap is recommended... It does not contain fragrances and foreign chemical inclusions.

To prepare a soap solution, you need to take 100 g of laundry soap (half a piece) and grate it on a coarse grater. Place the grated mass in a bowl with 2 liters of warm water. Wait until the soap is completely dissolved in water and the solution becomes cloudy.

You need to take a stiff carpet brush and dip it in the resulting soap solution... It is recommended to clean the carpet with a gentle, rubbing motion. After cleaning, the carpet should be thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried in the open air.

It is recommended to use a soap solution for cleaning carpets only when the smell has appeared on them recently. This method is ineffective in dealing with a strong stench.

Using baking soda and acetic acid

A combination of two components - soda and vinegar - promotes the release of carbon dioxide. Thanks to it, not only stubborn dirt is removed, but also the stench from the carpet is eliminated.To prepare the product, you need a bowl of warm water, an acetic acid solution, baking soda, and any empty spray bottle.

The solution is made according to the following scheme:

  1. foto6142-32 liters of warm water are poured into a deep basin.
  2. 1 large spoonful of baking soda is added.
  3. 2 large spoons of acetic acid are added.
  4. The resulting mixture is stirred and infused a little.
  5. The solution is poured into a plastic bottle. A spray bottle is screwed onto it from above.

The solution is sprayed around the entire perimeter of the palace. You need to wait a few minutes. Take a basin of clean water and a soft sponge. Treat the carpet with it. After processing, dry the carpet in the open air.

Do not use acetic acid for carpet cleaning based on silk and wool... Aggressive solution may damage the product. It is also not recommended to process carpets with hot water.

How to clean with hydrogen peroxide?

It is recommended to combine this product with baking soda. Hydrogen peroxide not only neutralizes carpet stench, but also acts as a good stain remover. To prepare the product, you will need hydrogen peroxide (3 percent solution), baking soda, and warm water.

It is necessary to pour 1.5 liters of warm water into a deep basin. Add half a glass of peroxide and two large tablespoons of baking soda. Stir the mixture and pour into a plastic container with a spray bottle.

Spray the entire carpet with mortar and leave for 15 minutes... Wipe the carpet with a damp sponge and dry it outdoors.

Only white and light-colored carpets can be treated with a hydrogen peroxide solution. This product is not suitable for dark colored items.

Universal household chemicals

foto6142-4To eliminate unpleasant odors from carpets the following remedies are best:

  • Vanish Gold for Carpets;
  • Selena Carpet;
  • Amway.

The manufacturer in the description of "Vanish Gold" indicates that the product not only neutralizes unpleasant odors on the carpet from animals, but also makes the product softer, cleaner and fresher.

Vanish is mixed with water in a 1 to 9 ratio... There are 9 glasses of water for 1 glass of Vanish. Before applying the solution to the palace, it is recommended to thoroughly vacuum it.

After that, using a sponge, it is necessary to apply the solution to the entire carpet and thoroughly clean it with a brush. After processing, you must vacuum the carpet.

Vanish

Vanish is an effective remedy for eliminating carpet stench. After processing, the product smells fresh. At the same time, the scent of freshness is felt throughout the room. The carpet itself becomes noticeably cleaner and lighter.

A special feature of the Vanish product is the abundant formation of foam when used on carpets. The average price for 450 ml of the product is 290 rubles.

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Selena Carpet

The manufacturer in the description of "Selena Carpet" indicates that the product is universal. The tool fights not only with the smell itself, but also eliminates its cause. Also "Selena Carpet" can be used to clean carpets from dirt.

The product is mixed with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. After that, it must be foamed. Then the foam is applied to the carpet and brushed off. It is not recommended to wet the carpet surface too much.

After processing the product, it is necessary to dry it and vacuum it. Selena Carpet is distinguished by its high efficiency in the fight against unpleasant odors. The product returns brightness to carpets.

At the same time, many users note a specific chemical smell in the room after using the product. The average price of "Selena Carpet" is 50-120 rubles.

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Amway

Amway Concentrate is suitable for various carpets (both woolen and synthetic). This cleaner has a pleasant scent. After using it, an unpleasant smell disappears from the carpets.

Vacuum the carpet thoroughly before using the cleaner. 5 liters of warm water requires 0.5 liters of Amway concentrate.

The solution is stirred to a foamy state and applied to the palace. Wait until the foam is completely dry. If dirty, you can brush the carpet.

Amway is considered a quality carpet cleaner. The concentrate is good at removing stains and neutralizing stench. The product should not be used on drylon and velvet carpets. The average price of Amway concentrate is 450-500 rubles.

Popular ways to eliminate unpleasant odors

Various folk remedies are known for combating odors of vomit, mustiness, mold, urine, beer, fish, tobacco smoke emanating from the carpet. There are also effective methods for removing persistent synthetic odors from new carpet.

Vomiting

To eliminate the smell of vomiting from the carpet it is recommended to use a soda solution... It is enough to add two large tablespoons of baking soda to 1.5 liters of warm water.

Rub the resulting solution with a sponge into the carpet and leave for several hours. After drying, it is necessary to vacuum the carpet.

Soda is alkali, and vomit is acidic. When they interact, a chemical reaction occurs, the result of which is the elimination of the unpleasant smell of blues.

Musty

Both soda and solutions based on hydrogen peroxide and vinegar will help get rid of the musty smell.

It is recommended to do the following:

  1. foto6142-8Sprinkle baking soda over the entire carpet and leave overnight.
  2. Vacuum the carpet in the morning.
  3. Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with one large spoonful of hydrogen peroxide and 1/3 cup grated laundry soap.
  4. Pour the mixture into a plastic bottle and add warm water to it.
  5. Spray the entire carpet with a spray.
  6. Allow the product to dry well. Then vacuum it.

With this method, vinegar will be necessary if mold has also formed on the carpet.

Dampness and mold

Due to excess moisture, the smell of dampness begins to emanate from the carpet. Subsequently, mold appears on it.

To get rid of this phenomenon, it is recommended to use special means. For this, fungicide sprays are suitable.

To combat mold and fungi, it is recommended to use the following products:

  • Fongifluid;
  • Prosept Fungi Clean;
  • "Glutoclean".

It is enough to spray the moldy areas and then wipe them with a damp sponge.

Urine

Urine smell pets are particularly corrosive. To eliminate it, it is recommended to use a multi-component product.

This requires:

  1. foto6142-9Moisten the area of ​​the carpet with 200 ml of vodka. And leave it like that for 2 hours.
  2. The carpet is treated with a solution based on Vanish and washing powder. It is enough to mix 50 ml "Vanish" and 20 g of powder. Add 1 liter of water to the mixture.
  3. The place where there is a stain is treated with 10 ml of ammonia.
  4. On top of the carpet, 50 g of citric acid is poured.

In this state, the palace is left for a day. After that, it must be thoroughly rinsed with water and dried.

Beer

A solution based on citric acid and vinegar will help get rid of the problem.... It is necessary to dissolve a large spoonful of citric acid in a liter of water. A few drops of vinegar should be added to the solution.

The composition should be applied to the area of ​​the carpet where the beer was spilled. After that, it is necessary to remove moisture with a dry cloth.

If beer has been spilled on a white palace, it is better to use hydrogen peroxide... Mix a large spoonful of the solution with a liter of water. Moisten a rag in the composition and treat the carpet with it.

Then you should wait until the coating is completely dry. Next, you need to sprinkle the carpet with salt, and then remove it with a vacuum cleaner.

Fishy darling

foto6142-10The fishy smell is well absorbed by ordinary salt. It is enough to sprinkle it on the area of ​​the carpet where there is a fish stain, and rub it thoroughly with a brush. Leave the salt on the carpet for half an hour, then vacuum it.

An alternative way to combat the fishy smell of carpet is to use acetic acid dissolved in water.

It is enough to mix two large tablespoons of vinegar with a liter of water and treat the stain on the carpet with a sponge with a solution.

Tobacco smoke

To eliminate the smell of tobacco from the carpet, you can only use a special tool. For this, Vanish is best suited.

It is recommended to mix 1 to 9 carpet shampoo with water and apply it evenly to the carpet with a mop. After processing, the product should be dried and vacuumed.

From the new palace

Chemical odor from new carpet best eliminated by conventional ventilation of the entire room... It is recommended to do this daily. It is necessary to ventilate the room for several hours.

Baking soda absorbs foreign odor well. It is enough to sprinkle it all over the carpet and go over it with a vacuum cleaner. It is also recommended to vacuum the carpet daily for the first time. This will allow the chemical odor to disappear faster.

Tips and bans

Consider the following when treating carpets to eliminate stench:

  1. foto6142-11It is recommended to start cleaning the product as soon as possible. It will be more difficult to get rid of old smells in the future.
  2. Do not use hydrogen peroxide when cleaning dark carpets.
  3. It is not recommended to clean wool and silk carpets with aggressive solutions of hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and acetic acid.
  4. Do not use hot water on carpets. It may damage the product. Especially if it is made from natural fabrics.
  5. Before any processing of the carpet, you must first prepare it by thoroughly vacuuming and cleaning with a dry brush. This will avoid smearing dirt on its surface during wet cleaning.
The palace should only be handled where there is contamination and a source of stench. In this case, the movements should be circular and smooth.

Conclusion

When removing various odors from carpets, the following folk remedies have proven themselves: a solution based on laundry soap, a mixture of vinegar and soda, hydrogen peroxide. In various combinations, these agents can be used to eliminate odors of vomiting, mustiness, tobacco, urine, beer, and mold.

Special products are most effective in cases where the aroma is overly corrosive. (smell of tobacco smoke, chemical and musty odors).

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