How to Get Rid of Incense Smell

A number of people  enjoy burning inside its in their home but this is a very personal choice. Even the most soothing lavender fragrance can become overwhelming after a while. It can start to cause headaches and make someone feel nauseous if the room is not well ventilated. Some people are simply offended by any type of incense. To them, it all just smells stinky, period.


 

The problem with burning incense in a room is that it contains oils which cling to surfaces. If the occupants of the room were not diligent in keeping its surfaces clean, it’s possible to for someone to move into a space and inherit the previous owner or tenant’s smell as well as the space. For someone who is not a fan of incense, this disinherited reek would be particularly offensive. The room simply would never smell clean. For that reason, we’ve included tips for dealing with making the room shipshape, and dealing with any residual stink that might have gotten into clothing as well.
 

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How to Get Rid of Incense Smell from Room

1 Degrease Treatment for Walls and Trim

Clean the walls with a degreasing all-purpose cleaner. You will want to use something like Lestoil for this purpose. Make sure to wash the baseboards, ceiling and any wooden floors thoroughly as well. Rinse with plain water and allow to dry thoroughly.

 

2 Treat Walls with TSP

You can buy TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) a paint shop or hardware store. It is a cleaner that is used to prepare surfaces for painting. Mix up a mild solution of the cleaner with water and use it to wash down the walls would work and your ceiling. Be sure to read the directions carefully, since this product will take the shine off of painted surfaces if you use a high concentration of powder to water in the mix.

 

3 Activated Charcoal Solution

Activated charcoal will absorb gnarly odors in the room or closet that has been exposed to incense. The best part about this solution is that you can recharge the charcoal by placing it outdoors or baking it in the oven if it starts to lose its door-absorbing qualities. (Read the instructions on the packaging for specific instructions if you decide to put it in the oven.) Simply place the charcoal on plates and leave it out in various locations throughout the space. It may take several days for you to notice a difference, but over time the smell from the incense should dissipate.

 

4 Ammonia the Stank Out of the Room

If you have the luxury of being able to close up the room for time, try filling the bowl with ammonia. Leave it for a few days. When you come back, the incense smell should be gone. You can also try using white vinegar or bowls of baking soda instead.

 

5 Pet Store Enzyme Cleaner

You can find a solution to your problem of getting the smell of incense out of your carpet and furniture by paying a visit to your pet store. Nature’s Miracle is a product used to clean up pet accidents. It contains enzymes to break down unpleasant odors. It will work its way into soft surfaces like your carpet and fabric furniture to get rid of the stank from the intense. Use it with a rug shampoo or spray it onto the floor, let it soak in for a few minutes, and then shampoo it back up. For furniture, use the furniture attachment.

 

Remove Incense Smell from Clothes

1 Spray with Fabric Refresher

Give the affected clothing a spritz with some Febreze or another fabric refresher spray. As it dries, it will eliminate the odor from the fabric. If the problem is a minor one, this may be all you need.

 

2 Spritz with Rubbing Alcohol Solution

Mix up a mild solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Use 1 part rubbing alcohol to 10 parts water. Put it in a spray bottle. Give the clothes a light misting. As they dry, the smell from the incense will leave them. The alcohol will evaporate very quickly.

 

3 Use an Ozone Generator

Clothing should be deodorized before it is cleaned. Otherwise the incense odor could become set in the fabric. Ozone generators can be rented, or you could choose to buy one. Hang the clothing up in the room place the ozone generator inside and run it for a few hours the machine turns oh zone into oxygen and eliminates the incense smell.

 

4 Take the Clothes Outside

Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for getting rid of many types of stinky smells, including ones from incense. You can hang up your items outside or place them on a clean sheet in a sunny spot. Leave them outside for several hours. Check them to make sure the smell is gone before taking them inside again.


 
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How to Get Skunk Smell Out of Furniture

Skunks have to have one of the best natural defence mechanisms in the natural kingdom. One whiff of that rotten stench, and everyone stays away. The smell will carry for miles, and it will attach to multiple items in its path as it travels. There will be no mistaking the fact that a skunk has visited your neighborhood. The stench is a dead giveaway. You will be tempted to hold your nose once you catch a whiff of this particularly pungent aroma. It’s difficult to describe, but once you have smelled it, you will certainly never forget it.


 

One way that skunk scent can make its way onto your stuff is if a beloved pet gets sprayed and makes his or her way home. If you don’t catch Fluffy or Fido before they get the chance to rub up or lie on your furniture, you will have Eau de Skunk all over it. Once the smell has been transferred to the fabric, it will be challenging to get it out. Your outdoor furniture can also be a target for skunk stank. Since this is an oil based type of reek, putting water on it isn’t going to be an effective way to get the smell out. We have some effective solutions to help you deal with this problem. Keep reading for helpful suggestions to get rid of the skunk issue and help you be able to take a deep breath near the affected furniture again.
 

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How to Get Skunk Smell Out of Furniture

1 Arm & Hammer Carpet Powder Smell Out

Grab some heavy duty Arm & Hammer carpet powder. Sprinkle at least half a box of the product on the stinky furniture. The baking powder in the product will pull the skunk oil out of the furniture and get rid of the stank. Vacuum it up. You will need to repeat the process several times a week until all of the stink is gone.

 

2 Bleach it Out

If your outdoor furniture has gotten sprayed by Pepe Le Pew, wash it down with bleach. Mix one part bleach with nine parts water. This concentration will work well on most patio furniture. Choose colour-safe bleach to avoid damaging colored furniture and always try a test patch in an unobtrusive spot before you clean the entire piece.

 

3 Use Dry Cleaning Solution

You can find dry cleaning solution in the laundry aisle at Wal-Mart or in a hardware store. Apply the solvent to the furniture with a clean, white cloth. Make sure the room you are working in is well ventilated. Blot any excess liquid from the furniture with a second cloth. Allow the furniture to air dry.

 

4 Peroxide-Baking Soda-Dish Soap Recipe

Cook up your own home-made solution to the problem of skunk smell with a few items you may already have around the house. Pour a quart of hydrogen peroxide (3 percent grade) into a bucket. Add one Tablespoon of baking soda and a squirt of non-toxic dish detergent. Scrub down your furniture with a clean rag or old wash cloth. Rinse with a second cloth that has been wrung out in warm water.

 

5 Spray Down the Fabric

As soon as you notice, the skunk stink, grab some fabric spray and give your furniture a good misting. Even if it hasn’t come directly into contact with the skunk, it is possible for the smell to travel throughout your home and attach to the furniture, carpet, and walls. Be proactive and grab Febreze or a similar product and freshen up your furniture right away.


 
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How to Get Poop Smell Out of Mattress

We all know poop happens. This kind of smell rates really highly on the chart of things that people don’t like to talk about, but here at GetSmellOut.com, we have no problem getting down and dirty and giving you the information you need.


 

We all know poop, er, happens. This kind of smell rates really highly on the chart of things that people don’t like to talk about, but here at GetSmellOut.com, we have no problem getting down and dirty and giving you the information you need.
 

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Eliminate Poop Smell Out of Mattress

 

1 Kitchen Clean Up: Vinegar and Baking Soda

One solution to the problem of a poop smell in a mattress can be found right in your kitchen. Spray the gnarly area with some vinegar and leave it in for about 15 minutes. Some people don’t like the way vinegar smells, but it is a lot more pleasant than sh – you know. After 15 minutes, sprinkle the area with baking soda and leave it in place for several hours before vacuuming it up.

 

2 Get the Smell Out with Borax and Baking Soda

Mix borax powder and baking soda and sprinkle it on the stinky part of the mattress. You will need to leave it in place for a few hours to get the poop smell out of the mattress before you vacuum it up, as above. Let your nose be your guide after you have tried this method. You may need to repeat it if you don’t get the results you are looking for the first time.

 

3 Pet Products to the Rescue

A visit to your local pet store can help you find the right product for dealing with a poopy problem. The friendly staff won’t ask who or what was responsible for the problem. Just explain that you need to get a poopy smell out of your mattress and ask for suggestions. The store should have more than one type of product that has ingredients that will break down enzymes responsible for the stink factor. You may not be able to gauge how well they are working until the mattress is fully dry, though, so don’t assume the product isn’t working if the smell doesn’t go away immediately or if you notice it seems to get worse at first.

 

4 White Vinegar Paper Towel Balls

White vinegar and water is a natural cleaning solution and if you want to tackle the issue right away, go for it. Many people have vinegar on hand, and it will not damage your mattress. The worst thing that might happen is your bed will smell like French fries, which we’re thinking sounds pretty good in comparison to the poopy mattress smell.

 

5 Steam Clean the Mattress

Renting a steam cleaner or using your own if you happen to own one is another solution to the issue of getting the poop smell out of mattress. Make sure the one you are using has an attachment for furniture, since you don’t want to be lifting a heavy unit up onto the bed to use it. Some models, like the Bissell’s Little Green Clean Machine, are made for spot cleaning and this would be a perfect choice for this type of job.

 

Use the type of shampoo recommended for upholstery and don’t be afraid to load up on deodorizer, since that’s what your main goal is here. The mattress may smell fresh while you are cleaning it and as it dries, but you will want to get down and give it a thorough sniff test before you pronounce it odor free. It may take more than one cleaning to get rid of the poopy smell.


 
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How to Get Smell Out of Pleather Upholstery

This synthetic material can easily develop an odor similar to leather and is most commonly used within upholstery. This material is subjected to regular food spills and the unpleasantness of our rear ends. Over the years, smelly residues build up and present a challenge clean and deodorize.


 

Fortunately, there exists a range of household tips and tricks for removing foul smelling build up and returning freshness to pleather. The following solutions well help to eliminate any smell within your pleather and ensure that it is always smelling at it’s best.
 

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Pleather Smell Removal Solutions

 

1 White Vinegar & Detergent Wash

A solution of white vinegar and dish detergent can do wonders in removing smelly residues from pleather upholstery. The vinegar and soap combination helps to lift the residues from the surface and strip them away. Mix a solution of one part white vinegar with eight parts water and a teaspoon of dish detergent added in. Proceed to wipe down the entire affected surface of the pleather upholstery and finish by allowing the moisture to naturally evaporate away.

 

2 Lemon Juice Spritz

The citric acid within lemon juice work well in deodorizing pleather and has an especially powerful effect on smoke related odors. Mix a solution of one part lemon juice with six parts lemon juice within a spray bottle and proceed to mist down the affected areas of the pleather upholstery. Once completed, allow the moisture to sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before returning wipe the moisture away with a hand towel.

 

3 Vodka Spray

The high alcohol volume within this substance is highly effective at neutralizing odors within pleather on contact. Fill a generic spray bottle with a small amount of vodka and proceed to give the affected areas of the pleather upholstery a heavy dose of the alcoholic spirit. Once accomplished, take a light wight hand towel and proceed to work the vodka into the pleather fiber. After this has been perform, the vodka will quickly evaporate way leaving freshness behind.

 

4 Baking Soda Wipe + Sprinkle

This household absorbent has been used for generations to extract difficult odors from upholstery. Mix a solution of one part baking soda with six parts warm water within a bowl. Dunk a small hand towel within the solution and proceed to wipe down the entire surface area of the pleather upholstery. After this has been accomplished, a light amount of baking soda can be sprinkled over the upholstery while moisture remains on the surface. Finish by sweeping away any loose baking soda powder 4-5 hours later after all of the moisture has dried away.

 

5 Enzyme Spray & Scrub

When dealing with an extremely challenging odor in pleather, you may need to use an enzyme cleaning solution to eat through the foul residues. To apply, simply spray down the entire affected surface of the pleather with a heavy spray of enzyme cleaner. Once preform, you will need to use a light hand towel to work the enzyme deodorizer into the microscopic cracks and crevasses of the pleather. After scrubbing, finish by allowing the enzyme moisture to evaporate away.


 
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How to Get Prawn Smell Out of Drawer?

Q Reader’s Question

A prawn head fell into a melamine lined drawer filled with metal utensils and a plastic liner 4 days ago.  After finding and removing the offending item, I washed the drawer with Ajax Spray ‘ Wipe, scrubbed everything in the drawer and left in the sun to dry, wiped interior of drawer with household disinfectant then left drawer open overnight to dry completely and allow airing and dispersal of smell to go.  However, after closing the drawer and opening it again an hour or so later, there is a residual prawn smell.  Drawer and contents are definitely free of any prawn tentacles, shell etc.Can you please assist with a method of removing the smell please – it’s really gross!

 



 

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A Smell Removal Answers

 

1 Line Drawer Floor with Baking Soda

As a preliminary step, you will want to line the bottom of the drawer with baking soda. Measure a half cup of baking soda and pour heavy amounts of this deodorizing powder over the location in the drawer where the prawn had been residing. Allow the baking soda to sit for 24-48 hours while it works to slowly absorb the unwanted aroma. Upon the end of this waiting period, the drawer should be left smelling fresh.

 

2 Place Activated Charcoal Briquettes

If you are not in a rush, several activated charcoal briquettes can be placed over the affected area within the drawer. For safety reasons, you will need to proceed to place activated charcoal briquettes first within an old pair of nylon leggings. This will help to maintain a barrier between the charcoal and the drawer to prevent any unwanted staining. Allow the activated charcoal to rest in place for 4-7 days while the absorbent materials works to suck in the unwanted aroma.

 

3 Wipe Interior with Rubbing Alcohol

This solution works fantastically at cutting through rotten residues and sterilizing surfaces. Moisten the a rag with rubbing alcohol and give the area where the shrimp had be resting a thorough wipe down. Afterwards, provide 10-15 minutes for the any alcohol residues to evaporate away.

 

4 Wipe Interior with Lemon Oil

This natural oil can work well in cutting through the stink of a rotten prawn through the chemical effects of citric acid. Moisten a hand towel with lemon oil and proceed to wipe down the affected area within the drawer. Leave drawer open for the lemon oil to aerate. Upon completion, the stench of prawn should be wiped out to be replaced by the welcoming scent of citrus fruit.

 

5 Wipe Interior with Enzyme Cleaner

As a final solution, use of enzyme cleaner can have a powerful effect in eating through any remaining odorous organics within the location. To be safe, move forward with wiping down the entire interior of the drawer with the enzyme treatment and allow any excess moisture to naturally evaporate away. This product solution can be obtained by purchase at pet store and most large supermarkets.


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How to Get Smell Out of Piano

Pianos are often some of the oldest structures within the home. As these musical antiques are passed down through the generations, they naturally develop a foul mildew stink.


 

Although the piano may create a unpleasant odor, there do exist a range of household solutions for extracting the odor from the musical instruments to return them to normal. By following the solutions below, you can be sure that your piano will be smelling fresh regardless of how old it may be.

 

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Solutions for Removing Smell from Pianos

 

1 Polish Piano with Soft Cloth

Often all that is needed to remove an odor within a piano is to republish the instrument. Aggregated dust can build within the surface of the piano and a simple polish with a soft cloth can help to gentiles lift away any musty buildup that may be resting on the piano. It important to first try gentile solutions that will not harm the pianos finish before moving into solutions that contain stronger chemicals.

 

2 Light Solution of White Vinegar

This household acid is one of the most effective solutions against the microscopic mildew that may gather on the pianos surface. Mix a formula of one part white vinegar to ten parts water and dunk a soft cloth within the solution. Proceed to wring out the majority of the moisture from the cloth before proceeding to wipe down the entire piano. It is important that no area is left untouched to ensure the complete eradication of the odor. Finish by opening windows within the room to allow for any moisture lingering on the piano’s surface to quickly evaporate away.

 

3 Charcoal Briquettes Inside

As a noninvasive solution, high quantities of activated charcoal briquettes can be used to absorb the unwanted smell lingering within the instrument. Begin by opening the piano up and placing activated charcoal briquettes through the interior of the instrument within key locations where they are sure to pull in as much odor as possible. Allow the charcoal briquettes to sit within these locations until the odor has been eliminated. As a general rule of thumb, you may need to look for alternative deodorizing solutions if the charcoal briquettes has not had a desired effect after 2 weeks.

 

4 Baking Soda Socks

In a similar fashion to activated charcoal, baking soda can be used to absorb musty odors from the interior of the piano. Place a half cup of baking soda within 4 socks. Proceed ti tie the socks and place them within strategic locations within the interior of the piano. Allow them to work their magic for 2-3 weeks before removing them fresh your freshened piano.

 

5 Enzyme Wipedown

As a final solution, wiping down the piano with enzyme solution can be effective against especially difficult musty odors. The active enzymes within the solution will actually eat through the odorous mildew organics on the surface to leave it smelling fresh. Pour a small amount of this formula within a bowl and proceed to moisten a soft cloth within the formula. Begin wiping down the entire surface of the piano and making sure that no area is left untouched. As a final step, open the windows to aid the enzyme solution in it’s evaporation process.



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How to Get Beer Smell Out of Couch

We’ve all had that crazy friend who always drank too many beers. These barely controllable alcoholics are susceptible to poor motor control and passing out with beverages in hand. In the process, a beer can be spilled and quickly spoil within the upholstery and cushioning of a couch.


 

Though success in removing beer odors depend largely upon circumstance, there do exist several household ingredients that have been proven successful in treating this stench. By following the below solutions, you can lift the beer residues from your couch to leave it smelling fresh.

 

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Beer Smell Removal Solutions

 

1 Act Fast

As soon as a beer has been spilled it is important to act fast. You will want to try to remove the beer odor within the first 3-6 hours that it has contacted the couch while the scent of alcoholic beverage is very low. After 24-48 hours, the beer can spoil and develop into a rather awful stench that can be a challenge to clean and deodorize.

 

2 Blot, Water Down & Blot

As your first official action you will want to lift the affected cushions from the couch and move them to a clean surface outside for treatment. This will ensure that the beer does not make its way within the crack or creases of the couch. Next, you will need to blot dry the cushion with dry clean towel. While blotting be sure to place your entire body weight behind the towel to ensure that the maximum amount of moisture is drawn out of the cushion. It may seem counter intuitive, but you will want to pour water the affected area of the cushioning and blot dry again. This will help to water down the spot and pull even more beer residue from the cushion.

 

3 White Vinegar Mixture

Next, you will want to create a deodorizing solution to cut through any odorous beer residues that may still remain within the couch cushion. Mix one part white vinegar with six part warm water and pour the solution over the affected spot. You will want to make sure that the upholstery and cushioning affected by the beer is engulfed in the mixture. Allow it to sit for 6-8 hours before returning to blot dry the white vinegar solution out of the cushion.

 

4 Enzyme Soak

As an alternative solution, using leather safe enzyme cleaning solution can work even better in literally eating through the beer residues within the couch. After you have watered the spot down and blot dried, you will want to soak the location in enzyme cleaner and allow it to sit for 24 to 48 hours. During this time the active enzymes will work their magic to eliminate the odorous beer residue within the couch. After this time period has passed, simply return to blot dry the cushion before putting back within use.

 

5 Baking Soda Zipped In

In cases where that couch cushion cover has a zipper opening built in, baking soda can help to absorb remaining beer odors and help to ward off future smells from developing. Within each cushion sprinkle in a half cup of baking soda and proceed to zip the cushion closed. After application, go back to using the couch as you normally would and allow the baking soda to maintain freshness.


 
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How to Get Paint Smell Out of Furniture

The chemical stench of fresh paint can remain within a piece of furniture days or even weeks after it has been initially applied. Often this sharp stink can take over the room and cause much discomfort to spend much time around it.


 

Although industrial smells are never easy to treat, there exist a range of household solutions to that can help to remove the paint related odor. By applying one of the below solutions, you can be sure that your furniture will be smelling fresh and paint-free in no time.

 
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Paint Smell Removal Solutions for Furniture

 

1 Cut Onions in Bowl of Water

This method may sound strange, but it has successfully been used for generations to remove the effects of paint odor. Begin by cutting a full onion into four parts and placing each piece within a bowl. Next, fill these bowls with a cup of water and place the bowls around the piece of furniture that smells of paint. Allow the bowls to sit for 2-3 days surrounding the object while it works to absorb all unwanted odors. Once this time has passed, perform a smell test to ensure that the smell has passed and then remove the bowls.

 

2 Bowls of White Vinegar

This household acid works well at deodorizing a number of challenging odors within the home. Similarly, you will want to prepare four bowls and pour a half cup of white vinegar within each of them. Surround the piece of furniture that has been affected by paint odor making sure to place the bowl within key locations where they can best surround the item. Allow the bowls to sit for 2-3 days before return to do a sniff test of the furniture in question and remove the bowls.

 

3 Move Furniture Within Sun

Once of the most effective ways to eliminate the paint odor is to move the piece of furniture outside within the sun. The ultra violet rays will go to work in neutralizing the stench of the paint odor, while the fresh air and open space will gently lift any residual chemical scent. You will need to place the piece of furniture within a location of the yard where it will be sure to receive a minimum of 8 hours of direct sunlight. If any odor remains after the first day, you can try putting the furniture outside within the sun for a second or third day until no paint scent remains within it.

 

4 Bowl of Orange with Peelings

Similar to onions, oranges do very well at absorbing paint odors within furniture. Unpeel two oranges and take apart all of the wedges within each of them. Place the detached remains of each within two separate bowls and then place these bowls on either side of the piece of furniture. Allow the orange filled bowls to sit for 48 hours before returning to the piece of furniture to smell it and remove the bowls.

 

5 Vanilla Dipped Newspaper

If the furniture is a desk or chest of drawers, this solution can be very effective at removing difficult odors from enclosed spaces. Begin by filling a small saucer with vanilla extract and crumpling up several balls of newspaper. Take each ball and lightly dip the edged with the solution before proceeding to place these balls within the draws and enclosed spaces. After closing the drawers and spaces, allow the newspaper wads to sit for 24-48 before returning to remove them from the freshened space. The newspaper works to absorb the paint odor while the vanilla will have masked any remaining smell with its own subtle scent.

 

6 Use Clear Sealer

If nothing has been worked, you can try applying another coat of clear sealing paint over the piece of furniture that is emitting the paint smell. This will help to lock any smell from the original paint within and prevent it from smelling up the room. Because this option can be rather time consuming, it is recommended that you only use this as a last resort.

 
 

Prevention of Paint Smell

 

1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract in Paint

If you anticipate that a paint will smell, you can take one small but effective step to ensure that it does not smell. Simply measure one teaspoon of vanilla extract for each gallon of paint and thoroughly mix the ingredient in before use. The vanilla extract will work to neutralize the paint related odor and ensure that it does not contain an odor.



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How to Get Smell Out of Furniture

Furniture gets shuffled, moved, and sat on. In the process, these fixtures of modern living gather smelly residues and bodily odors and create a nasty build-up. The stench is often overpowering and cause much discomfort on the part of the owner.


 
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Fortunately, there exist a range of household solutions for removing the odors and ensuring that they do not return. The following solutions can help to freshen the household furniture and make sure that the embedded stench within them is a thing of the past.

 

Smell Removal Solutions for Furniture

 

1 White Vinegar Spray

This household solution relies heavily on a mild acid that cuts through odorous residues and build-up within the furniture. For application of this solution, mix a solution of one part white vinegar with eight parts warm water within a spray bottle and proceed to mist down the exterior of that furniture. When dealing with a flatten surface, it is advised that you also dunk a small clean hand towel within the solution and give the odorous surface a good wipedown. Proceed to open the windows within the room and allow the vinegar-based solution to naturally air dry away.

 

2 Enzyme Cleaning Wipedown

This enzyme-based solution is great at literally eating through some of the smelly organics that cover the exterior of furniture. After acquiring the solution, dunk a small hand towel within the solution and proceed to rub down the affected areas of the furniture. When dealing with upholstery and underlying padding, you may need to administer and extra amount of enzyme solution within the padding to ensure that deep-down odors are reached and removed. Enzyme solution can be allowed to naturally evaporate from surfaces or can be blot dried from padding after it has been allowed to set for 24-48 hours. As a note of precaution, never use this solution on leather, silk or suede covered furniture.

 

3 Lemon Juice Spritz

In a similar fashion to white vinegar, the citric acid within lemon juice works to cut through odorous residues upon contact. Mix a solution of one part lemon juice with five parts water inside a generic spray bottle. Proceed to mist down the furniture with a heavy shot of lemon juice to ensure that no area is left untouched. Once completed, open the windows within the room to allow for a quicker evaporation process.

 

4 Sprinkle Baking Soda & Insert

This household powder contains marvelous absorption capabilities. If the area affected by the unwelcome odor is on the surface area, baking soda can be sprinkled over these areas to allow the for the powder to slowly pull the stench from the furniture’s surface. Alternatively, baking soda can be inserted within the couch or sofa cushions to maintain freshness and prevent the build-up of odor. Measure 1/4 cup of baking soda and add it on both side of the cushion before zipping the cushion closed.

 

5 Time + Sunshine

Oftentimes, all that is required to neutralize odors within furniture to allow it to bathe outside within direct sunlight. Move the furniture outside into a location within the yard where it is sure to receive a minimum of 8 hours of sunshine throughout the day. Once completed, perform a smell test of the furniture to decide if you need to place the it outside for a second or third day of deodorizing environment containing UV rays, open space and fresh air.

 

6 Vodka Mist It

The active ingredient within the formula is better known for mixing drinks than deodorizing furniture. However, the alcohol within this solution may surprise many party-goers that the alcohol within the solution can be used as a deodorizer to neutralize smell on contact and dry away odorlessly. Pour a small portion of this solution within a generic spray bottle, and proceed to spray down the affected area of the furniture with a heavy coat of the household spirit.


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How to Get Urine Smell Out of Couch

When we lay our little ones down for a nap on the couch, it goes without saying that we are taking a chance. All children are accident prone, and getting the smelly effects of urine out from the couch cushions can present a challenge.


 

In such cases, there remain several steps that can be performed to remove that odorous ammonia based stench and return the affected couch cushioning to normal. The following steps can help in assuring that this disconcerting aroma is eliminated to makes sure that it remains a thing of the past.
 

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Deodorizing Urine Solutions

 

1 Remove Cushion ASAP!

The first thing you do should be to remove the urine soaked cushions as soon as possible and place them outside for further cleaning and deodorizing treatment. If performed early enough you will be able to make sure that the ammonia based organics do not leak into the rest of the couch to create an even larger problem.

 

2 Blot Urine Out

After removing the cushions, proceed to blot dry the urine from the affected areas of the cushions and couch with a old clean towel. While blot drying be sure to place the full weight of your body behind the towels press in the the upholstery and underlying padding.

 

3 Water & Blot Residues Out

After removing all available urine through the initial blot drying, you will need to water down the affected location and blot dry the remaining moisture from the couch. Using water pour a generous amount of water on the affected location to ensure that the water moistens that original areas. After wetting down these locations, proceed to blot dry the area again with another old towel. For best results, continue watering and blot drying the location a second or third time to make sure that all odorous residues have been drawn from the couch.

 

4 Enzyme Drench

This solution is ideal for soaking deep into the couch fiber to allow the activated enzymes to literally eat there way through the odorous ammonia residues found within. During application, pour a heavy amount of this cleaner over the smelly location to ensure that it reaches every area that the urine has come into contact with. Allow the enzyme cleaner to sit for 24-48 hours as it slowly eliminates all of the unpleasant organics within the couch fiber. After this period of time has passed, you can proceed to blot dry the location to absorb as much of the remaining deodorizing solution as possible.

 

5 White Vinegar Alternative

As an alternative to enzyme cleaning solution, a mixture of white vinegar can work nearly as well at eliminating the odorous effects of ammonia odor within the couch. Mix a solution of one part white vinegar with eight parts warm water, and water down the affected areas of the couch with the solution. After application, ally the mixture to settle within the couch for 24 to 48 hours as it neutralizes the odor. As a side note, this solution will give off a slight vinegar aroma until it has completely dried from the cushion and upholstery fiber.

 

6 Baking Soda Zip-in

As a final step, baking soda can be used to absorb any remaining smells within the couch cushion fiber. To apply, unzip the couch cushions zipper liner and pour in 1/4 cup of baking soda on each side of the cushion. Finish by zipping the cushion liner closed and giving it a good shake before placing it back within the couch.


 
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