You bathe him weekly and make him use the restroom outside,
but your pooch is still stinking up your house. Imagine you have family coming
to stay with you next week or you’re preparing to put your home on the market.
What do you do about the smell? Here are seven ways you can freshen up the air
in your home and make it seem like you never had a pet at all.
1. Let the bad
air out and fresh air in by opening doors and windows. Allow some time for clean air to circulate throughout your home and push the polluted air out.
2. Scrub floors
and walls with generic cleaners, vinegar, or pet-specific odor neutralizers
that can be found at almost all pet stores. Areas that will not be damaged by
bleach can also be scrubbed with a bleach/water mixture.
3. Wash any
fabrics or upholstery found in your home. Loose items such as curtains and
pillowcases can be cleaned in the washing machine, while larger items like
couches will need to be steam-cleaned.
4. Deep clean
your carpets with carpet shampoo or something similar. If this is ineffective
at removing the smell, something more drastic like carpet removal and/or
replacement may be necessary.
5. Repaint walls
that have absorbed pet odor or seal them if they are made of brick or cement. This
should mask the stench and keep it from returning.
6. Use masking
scents like candles or air fresheners to cover the odor. Remember that there
can be too much of a good thing, so don’t overdo the pleasant smells. Rather,
place them in areas just far enough apart that they wont overlap and cause
sensory overload.
7. Remove pee
pads after every use and hide them during showings. For cat owners, replace cat
litter daily rather than just removing the portions that have been used. Also,
be sure to sweep up or vacuum any litter that has managed to escape the litter
box.
For any other home tips, check out ELA Home Repairs online
or give us a call at 1-800-368-PROS (7767).
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