It is common for odors to develop in the home. Until after you leave for a time and come back into the otherwise unpleasant smell, these odors can sometimes not be noticeable. You have to remove them at the source to effectively eliminate the odors, if not you are simply masking them with plug-ins and aerosol sprays. Upholstery generally collects odors caused from food and beverage spills, pet accidents, sweat, and other such sources. Your sofa is one of the major offenders contaminating the air with odors since it is a popular for the residence to lounge to read, visit, watch TV, or even sleep. With this in mind, we at Steam Magic Carpet Cleaning have listed some tips and suggestions to help your home smell fresh in an effort to help you combat the odors in your home.
My Couch Smells Like Body Odor, Dog or Other Smell
To remove the odors from your sofa and other upholstery, professional upholstery cleaning is the most effective option. Removed from the surface as well as deep in the fibers, with the help of powerful extracting system and quality products, are the odors, stains, and dirt and debris. If the occasion calls for it to maintain the health, condition, and looks for the projected lifespan as well as potentially increase its years, manufacturers encourage upholstery cleaning 1-2 times a year and more. The superior method to containing and removing odors is professional cleaning.
How to Remove Odor from Furniture Fabric
You need to keep in mind that most odors on the upholstery are likely protein-based, derived of sweat, vomit, and pet accidents if you want to try and eliminate the odors on your own or in between professional maintenance services. You need an enzyme upholstery cleaner of good quality when this is the cause. Make certain to perform a patch test and follow the directions.
1) Vacuum Upholstery. Vacuuming is essential before you treat upholstery with any liquid products. Thoroughly vacuum the entire sofa including the cushions and under the cushions as well, using the vacuum’s upholstery attachment and hose. Be sure to get into the crevices and divots.
2) Apply Enzyme Cleaner to Couch. With an upholstery cleaner containing enzymes, you can remove protein-based odors and stains. Do a patch test and follow the directions. Obvious spots or concentrated odors derived of bodily excretions from your pet or the people are better treated with the enzyme cleaner first.
3) Remove Other Odors from Sofas. In a spray bottle, bucket or bowl and slowly add 4 tablespoons of baking soda until it is full dissolved, mix 2 cups distilled white vinegar and 2 cups lukewarm water. Dampen a clean white cloth with the solution and use the treated cloth and sponge the solution to the area. Leave the solution on the area or areas for 5-10 minutes. Absorb the solution and odors with blotting technique following the wait.
4) Deodorize Upholstered Furniture. Sprinkle straight baking soda on the area and let it sit over night or for several hours. The baking soda will life any lingering odors and pull out the moisture. After the area is dry, use a vacuum to remove all the baking soda particles.
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To eliminate any existing odors, call Steam Magic Carpet Cleaning for a comprehensive upholstery cleaning today and be sure to maintain it with annual cleaning services.