How To Improve Smell Of Rug

Not only is charcoal used for cooking a delicious steak on the barbecue as my husband does it s also a pretty good odor buster.

How to improve smell of rug.

Let it sit. Alternatively you can mix equal parts warm water white vinegar and baking soda to make a cleaning solution. When a wool rug gets wet it can smell like a wet animal. Wool comes from sheep.

Shake the rug outside to release loose dirt then vacuum the throw rug by standing on one end of the rug so it stays put. Ideally the smell will vacuum right off with the litter. If you re trying to get the musty smell out of a wool oriental rug there are a few tactics you can try. Wait a few hours or ideally overnight for the baking soda to absorb the odors.

Never bring the rug outside when it is humid as the wool will absorb the moisture and this can increase your odor problem. The longer the moisture lingers the more likely it is to develop into mildew causing the foul odor. Charcoal isn t just for grilling a great steak. Leave it outside in sunlight.

To get rid of wet carpet smell try using baking soda. After a day or two shake off as much of the kitty litter as possible and vacuum the rug a few times. If you have a deep pile carpet sprinkle small sections at a time then work the baking soda into the carpet with your fingers before moving on to the next section. Depending on the severity of the smell it may take a few days for the clay to fully absorb odors so let the rug sit in peace for a while.