Baking soda is a staple in most households. It is very effective at absorbing liquids as well as odors. Sprinkle baking soda across your carpet, let it sit on the carpet for a couple of hours, then vacuum thoroughly. 

You can add essential oils to baking soda to add some fresh scent. Combine two cups of baking soda with 15 drops of essential oil in a container, shake it, and then sprinkle it to cover the carpet. Let sit for a couple of hours, then vacuum thoroughly.   

If there is a musty odor in your carpet, mildew could be growing inside the fibers. It doesn’t mean you need to replace the carpet, just start with some vinegar. Combine one cup of vinegar with two cups of warm water in a spray bottle, shake it up, spray the entire carpet and allow it to dry. The strong vinegar scent will neutralize as the mixture dries.   

Yes, you read that correctly, vodka. Vodka is not only capable of making delicious cocktails, but it is also an excellent stain remover. After treating a spot, you can spray some vodka on it to further remove color and odor. Leave the vodka to work for up to 15 minutes then blot it out using paper towels. 

Baking soda is a go-to for deodorizing carpet smells, but it is also useful in removing bacteria, mold, or mildew. Borax is an acid often used in cleaning, pesticides, and killing mold. Mold can cause a musty smell in a carpet, so if you start to notice this, it is time to take action. Combine half a cup of borax with one cup of baking soda in a container, add 15-20 drops of essential oil, sprinkle the mixture on the carpet, let it sit on the carpet for an hour, and then vacuum thoroughly to remove the powder.   

If you have tried these methods and you can’t get that smell out of your carpet, it is time to consult with a professional. At Floors for Less, we will be happy to offer you suggestions on replacing the carpeting if that is the route you decide to go. Contact us today for more information.