Carpets and rugs have long been adored as home decors. Aside from providing comfort, it has also served aesthetic purposes.
Carpet and rug maintenance is probably one of the most dreaded tasks of homemakers. Aside from requiring much attention in daily cleaning, there are also certain instances when it would take up much of your time. For instance, you need to tend to stains and dirt accumulating on it. And one of the worst problems when it comes to rugs and carpets is the odor. This is especially true for the heavier fabrics like wool rugs.
There are several causes why rugs and carpets develop a stench. Usually, it’s due to moisture that has stayed in the carpet or rug for a long time. This can cause microbes to be attracted to the rug thus causing the foul smell. Sometimes, the smell can go really bad that it becomes too difficult to remove it even after the carpet is washed.
But don’t give up on your rugs just yet. There are still several option for you to take. The following are some tips on how you can deodorize your rugs and carpets:
Regular vacuuming
Odors can be caused by dirt which has accumulate in the fibers of your carpet. Various items from food stuff to dirt from the soles of your footwear can gather in the carpet. These things do not only stain the carpet bur can also cause a foul odor. In order to avoid this, it is best to clean the carpet daily even by simply running the vacuum cleaner through.
Deodorant mix
In case you really have to deal with carpet odors, there’s one handy deodorant mix that you can use. The good thing about it is that this item is found among your household products. Baking soda is a potent mix which can eliminate foul odors in your carpet. You might want to add a few drops of essential oil of your desired scent into the powder. This would help make the carpet or rug smell even better.
Applying deodorant
The baking soda deodorant is applied to the carpet by simply sprinkling it all over in powder form. Allow it to stay for about fifteen minutes in order for it to be able to absorb all the foul odors. After which, just clean everything up with a vacuum cleaner and you’ll notice that your rug or caret is now smelling fresh and clean.
Warning
Do not apply baking soda on wet carpet. In case you need to, try a spot test before using it on the entire carpet or rug to avoid any damage.
