The carpet can get dirty due to many reasons and that in turn can cause foul odors. It can be due to dirt, dust, mold, mildew, humidity, excess moisture, etc. These foul odors can be uncomfortable and also unpleasant. Even more than that, these odors are not empty air, it carries particular bacteria’s and viruses which enter your lungs as you inhale such odors along with the air. This can result in various diseases, infections and allergies that can make you painfully sick. But there are solutions to these odors. With the below-given methods, you can get rid of foul odors and get pleasant, hygienic and healthy carpet and room’s air quality as well as the aesthetical look.
Baking soda
If your carpet is dry and the environment in the room is also humidity-free, you can use this method. Take a spoonful of baking soda and sprinkle it generously over the areas where the odor is coming from. Leave it overnight and the next day vacuum out the baking soda. If the odor is not entirely gone, you can do it several times and achieve effective results.
Vinegar
Use white vinegar for this method. Apply the vinegar to the source area of foul odor. Now sop it up with white cotton or white clean cloth. Next, rinse and blot up the moisture. Repeat it several times to remove moisture entirely.
Ozone machines
These machines can work but it takes certain expertise and experience to use them. You can buy or rent them but if you don’t know how to use them properly, you might end up hurting yourself. It is advised to leave it up to professionals.
Sunlight
If your carpet is easily movable, you can put it out in the sunlight. The heat will absorb away the odor. You can flip it, rotate it and get proper sunlight exposure to all surfaces and be rid of foul odors. Sunlight naturally sanitizes the carpet to some extent too.
Professional cleaning
Last but not least, you should get your carpet professionally cleaned and deodorized every 12 months and if the odor is already there then get professional carpet cleaning services right away. Professionally cleaning will not help you get rid of foul odor but also help with proper cleaning and sanitization. What’s more, it will also extend the lifespan of your carpet.
