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.

 

 

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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