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No matter how much you love pets, you probably won't be able to love their smells in the house. A house that smells like pets can cause all kinds of problems. It makes you ashamed of having visitors come over or makes you less likely to stay at home. Don't worry - you can deodorize your pet with just a few simple steps and a few changes. The key point here is to focus on solving the source of the odor before handling the remaining odor.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Cleaning up the source of odors

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   Vacuuming. Your pets can smell when they move around indoors. Bad odors usually come from fur, flakes, dirt, and streaks of pet waste. To remove the sources of odors, you must vacuum the entire house. Use the right attachment if needed, and don't forget to vacuum in places like:
   • Floor
   • Baseboard
   • Carpets and doormats
   • Furniture
   • Underneath the furniture
   • Cushion
   • The areas where pets usually live

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   Clean old stains left by your pet with an enzyme cleaner. Stains that are not detected or that are not cleaned properly are often the culprits that make your home stink.If there is an area in your home that has recently been soiled by pets, spray it with enzyme cleaner. Wait about 30 minutes, then pat dry with a clean rag. You may notice that the unpleasant odor will go away.
   • Enzyme cleaner is most effective because it breaks down proteins in urine, feces, vomit and other biological stains.

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   Carpet cleaning. Removing individual stains will help deodorize certain areas, but more odors may remain elsewhere on the carpet. You need to get rid of the bad odors that build up all over the house by cleaning the carpet. This can be time consuming, but you need to be patient. A fragrant home will be a worthy reward for your efforts. You can use detergent powder or soapy water to clean the carpet:
   • For the dry cleaning method, sprinkle detergent on the entire surface of the carpet and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove detergent powder, dirt and odors on the carpet.
   • Try cleaning the carpet with carpet cleaning soap. Pour water and liquid soap into the soap dispenser in a wet vacuum cleaner. Press the lever of the machine and suck all over the carpet. Wait at least 24 hours for the carpet to dry, then vacuum up.

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   Furniture cleaning. The smell of pets often lingers in furniture as well. The cat's specialized chair can hold all sorts of unpleasant odors. Each item has an optimal way of cleaning, but you should always check the label on the item to make sure it doesn't require dry cleaning. The S-label means not washed with water, and an X means dry-wash only.
   • Scrub upholstered items such as sofa chairs. Fill the bucket with warm water, add a few drops of dish soap and stir to foam. Dip a soft brush in the soap bubbles and rub all over the surface of the item. Wipe with a damp rag and air dry.
   • Leather and leatherette materials are a bit more fragile, but still clean. Make a 1: 1 solution of vinegar and water. Dip a rag in the solution and wring out the water so that only moisture is left, then wipe the surface of the skin to remove any residue.

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   Bathe your pet. Pets love to play, and as such they often get dirty. Regular bathing for dogs and ferrets is a must, and some other animals also need occasional baths. Put your pets (and their favorite toys, if any) in the bath, tub or bucket, using a hose or a scoop to wet the fur. Use your hands to soap your pet's fur to lather up thoroughly. Rinse the bubbles thoroughly and dry them with a cotton towel. Your pets will smell good after bathing, but they also look so decent.
   • When bathing your pet, pay special attention to the feet and buttocks that often get streaked when they roll over in dirty areas.
   • Be careful when bathing your pet. Do not splash water and soap on your pet's face, eyes or ears. Soap that gets in your eyes can cause irritation, and getting into your ears can lead to yeast infections.

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   Wash your pet's bedding. This pleasant getaway may also be the most persistent of pet odors. Fortunately, most pet's berths are washable in a washing machine with a regular washing cycle and warm or hot water. Dry in a dryer.
   • Larger pet beds usually have a removable cover. You can wash the covers in the washing machine. Sprinkle baking soda over your inner intestines to treat the smell. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove baking soda and re-insert the washed-out covers. So you have a clean, fragrant bed for your pet to lie on.

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   Wash bedding on the bed of the person lying down. It is a pleasure to lie hugging your pet in bed, but it's important to wash your bedding often and thoroughly, as your pet's scent lingers on the bed too. Remove pillow covers, bed sheets and blankets, and put it all in the washing machine. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of vinegar to your load to increase the deodorizing effect. Dry or dry in dryer.
   • While washing your bedding, sprinkle a handful of baking soda over the mattress. Be sure to remove the baking soda before you put on the sheets.

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   Wash pets' toys and accessories. Surely your pet is blessed with many favorite toys and accessories. However, if they are not washed and left to scatter the house, these items will smell unpleasant. Wash your pet's cloth toys, cotton towels, necklaces and leashes in a washing machine and dry them in the dryer. Wash dishes, hard toys and rubber toys in the sink with hot water and soap.

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   Change your pet's litter box. The sanitary sandboxes smell badly is also understandable. Fill the bag with all the sand in the box, then scrub it clean with soap and water. To get rid of stains and odors, you can pour a little vinegar into the box and soak for about 30 minutes. Use the brush to scrub the box, rinse it clean and dry.
   • Fill with fresh sand when the box is completely dry. Sprinkle a little baking soda in the sanitary sandbox to increase its deodorizing effect.

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    Clean the pet's cage. If you have guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits and other pets that live in a cage with a nest, your pet's cage can cause the whole family to smell. Take your pet to a safe area, such as another cage, and then clean it like this:
    • Take out everything from the cage and throw away the mattress
    • Wash toys and bowls
    • Scrub the bottom of the cage with soap and water
    • Air dry
    • New bedding in the cage
    • Put the toy and bowl back in the cage
    • Return pets to the barn
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Part 2 of 3: Deodorizing around the house

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   Open the window. To dispel unpleasant odors from the room, there is nothing like the cool fresh breeze entering. In spring, summer, and fall, keep your indoor windows open to let the wind bring fresh air into one window and drain odors out the other.
   • In the cold season, open only one window at a time, and keep the door open for only a few minutes to let the air out of the room.

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   Use an air purifier. You can filter hair, pet skin flakes, and other sources of odors with a HEPA filter air cleaner. If you have allergies this is a solution that double the benefits, as these filters help reduce dust and other allergens in the air.
   • Change the filter in the air cleaner every few months or according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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   Absorb odors with deodorants. There are many deodorants that can handle pet odors. You can buy one at the store or make your own if you'd rather make it yourself. Two of the most common ingredients are baking soda and vinegar that you can spray indoors, on the carpet, in bed and anywhere to deodorize. Here's how to prepare a deodorant:
   • Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle and add 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oils like lemon, lavender or vanilla essential oil. Spray vinegar around the house.
   • Place ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda in a spray bottle and pour water. Shake well and spray comfortably.

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   Create fresh air in the room. Whether or not you have a hint of pet scent in your home, room sprays always add a pleasant fragrance to your home. You can choose to buy commercial products or make your own. Either way, you have a multitude of options, from a warm vanilla scent to a fresh citrus scent. When choosing a commercial room freshener, whether it's a spray, gel or an automatic scent, you need to make sure they are safe for your pet. You can spray it around the house to freshen the air.
   • You can also make your own room spray by pouring water into a saucepan, adding citrus peels and your favorite herbs. Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer over the heat to let the fragrance spread throughout the house.
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Part 3 of 3: Prevent pet odors

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   Create a routine of cleaning regularly. Cleaning can take a lot of effort, but the best way to keep your home free of pet odors is to regularly clean and dispose of dirt. Cleaning procedures include vacuuming, floor cleaning, washing and mopping. For best results, you need to do the following:
   • Vacuum 3 times a week
   • Wipe hard floors with a solution of vinegar and water
   • Wipe the dust weekly
   • Wash immediately after full load
   • Clean carpet every 2 months

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   Clean up any pet dirt right away. Do not delay cleaning up when your pet gets dirty, try to act as soon as possible to avoid the smell of getting stuck. Take out solid waste and throw it in the trash. Blot the stain to absorb moisture. Spray the enzyme cleaner on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes, then blot it with a rag and let it dry.
   • Urine, feces, and vomit can leave a very unpleasant odor, so make it a priority to remove these to prevent them from stinking.

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   Wash your pet's toys, bedding and accessories often. Pet odors build up over time, so you need to pay extra attention to cleaning and washing. Wash your pet's bedding, cloth toys, leashes and pet collars each month in the washing machine. Wash hard toys monthly in the sink with soap and water. Pay more attention to the water bowls - you should wash the dishes with soap every week.

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   Grooming your pet. A carefully groomed pet will not only smell good, but also have a good appearance. You should bathe your pet regularly, claw his pedicure and brush his teeth. Maintaining a pet's care routine can significantly improve indoor odors, as dirty hair, dirty nails, and even their breath, can make your home smelly.
   • Groom your pet every day to remove the hair and dirt from her.
   • Brush your pet's teeth at least 3 times a week to keep their teeth healthy and breath fresh.
   • Bathe your dog at least once a month. Dogs with particularly smelly fur need to be bathed more often.

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   Clean the paws of your pet when it comes into the house. Pets often love to explore. This activity for pets is fun, but it also means that all kinds of outside odors will follow them into the house. To prevent this, keep a towel in front of the door and always clean the pet's paws when they come in. This is especially true on rainy and muddy days, or if your pet gets dirty from rolling around outside.

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   Cover furniture with washable material. Your pet is probably very proud to monopolize the armchair or corner of the sofa as its own. Such special places or wherever the pet is lying should be cleaned regularly to prevent odors. If your pet is often lying on furniture, buy a washable cover to cover the item. That way, you won't have to worry about vacuuming and scrubbing, just throw these covers in the washing machine to wash them.
   • You can also buy furniture that is easy to clean, such as microfiber upholstery, a material that does not absorb odors and stains easily like thick textiles.

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   Keep the pet's litter box clean. Scavenge pet waste every day! This will reduce the smell of faeces and urine. You should also change sanitary sand monthly. advertisement