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• Method 2 of 2: Eliminate Strong Odors
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Vacuum the carpet first. Mixing baking soda with garbage is not going to get you anywhere. The carpet should be as clean as possible before processing. Vacuum the carpet to catch any coarse dirt or loose fibers. The soles of your slippers are full of dirt and grease, and with constant contact with the carpet, its surface is smoothed out, and the dirt eats into the fibers even deeper.

2 As soon as you vacuum the carpet, warn the household that you are going to treat it with baking soda and in the meantime, you should not walk on it.

3 If walking on the carpet cannot be avoided, you will have to break it up into sections and process one of them at a time.

4 Pour a generous amount of baking soda over the area to be treated. You will need to spend at least one, if not two, packs of baking soda. The carpet must be completely covered with baking soda, so that its color cannot be determined. Don't skimp on baking soda - it's safe for both humans and animals.

5 Because baking soda tends to clump, it should be poured into a large shaker before use. This will help distribute it more evenly.

6 Use fresh baking soda, not one that has been in the refrigerator for a long time. Fresh baking soda from an unopened package will absorb more odor.

7 Rub the baking soda into the carpet. Take an ironing brush or sponge and rub the baking soda deep into the fibers of the carpet to reach all the way to the bottom of the flooring. This is especially important if the carpet is shaggy and has long fibers. Don't skip areas - be sure to cover the entire carpet with baking soda.

8 If you're worried about ruining the texture of your carpet, take an old sock or T-shirt and use it to rub baking soda into the carpet.

9 Do not walk on the carpet until you are finished.

10 Leave the baking soda for a few hours or overnight. If you can leave it for 24 hours, it's even better. The longer the baking soda stays on the carpet, the better the end result will be. Baking soda does not hide odors, but naturally neutralizes and absorbs them.

11 During this time, try to stay away from the carpet to avoid spreading the baking soda to other rooms.

12 If you suddenly find an area where the baking soda does not completely cover the carpet, add more. You simply will not succeed if the soda does not come into contact with those areas of the carpet from which an unpleasant smell comes.

13 Vacuum the baking soda. Take your time as it takes a long time to vacuum all the baking soda. To remove all the baking soda, you will have to walk over each section of the carpet several times. If the baking soda is not wet, then it is very easy to remove it.

Method 2 of 2: Eliminate Strong Odors

1. 1 Smell the carpet after the first baking soda treatment. Is the bad smell gone? One treatment is usually sufficient to remove most unpleasant odors. If the smell from the carpet was really strong, you may need to treat it again. Remember, the longer the baking soda stays on the carpet, the better it will neutralize odor.
2. 2 Try shampooing the carpet before using the baking soda. If the carpet is very dirty, baking soda alone may not be enough to remove the odor. You may need to do a deeper cleaning and shampoo the carpet to prepare it for the baking soda treatment. This will increase the likelihood that the baking soda treatment will work.
3. 3 Instead of your regular carpet shampoo, try using a 1: 1 mixture of white vinegar and water.
4. 4 If you've washed your carpet, wait until it is completely dry before applying the baking soda to it.
5. 5 Try adding an extra scent to the baking soda to mask the smell. If your carpet smells really bad, scent baking soda to drown it out. To make the baking soda flavorful, pour it into a large bowl. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil and mix well with a broom. Spoon the baking soda into a shaker and treat the carpet as previously mentioned. Use the following fragrances to neutralize unpleasant odors:
   • lemon or lemongrass;
   • lavender;
   • eucalyptus;
   • cedar.
6. 6 NOTE: if you have pets, make sure the essential oil you choose is safe for your cat or dog.
7. 7 Treat every few weeks. If the carpet is not cleaned for a long time, unpleasant odors may return. Keep your carpet clean and baking soda every few weeks or at least once a month. It will be more difficult for you to get rid of odors with baking soda if the substances that caused them have been in contact with the carpet for a long time (for several months or even years).

Tips

• Add a few drops of lemon juice to the baking soda and mix well. This way, baking soda will not only neutralize unpleasant odors, but will also give your carpet a fresh lemon scent.

What do you need

• Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate)
• Vacuum cleaner