Sprinkle the mixture lightly over the carpet.
Make carpet smell fresh.
Spray the white vinegar onto the carpet.
Particulates dirt dust and debris become trapped in your carpet on a daily basis so what you smell when you sense an odor is.
Commercial carpet refreshing powders often contain pleasant fragrances to help mask odors but the other ingredients may contain chemicals.
Pour a generous amount of white vinegar into a spray bottle.
Using a commercial carpet cleaner add warm water to the reservoir and clean your carpet according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Choosing the right kind of carpet cleaner and deodorizer will deliver great results in terms of making your rugs smell fresh and clean.
The smell should be gone.
In many cases however the carpet can usually be saved.
This vinegar based mix is also quite often usedto get rid of urine smell in a mattress.
Even if you don t regularly spill things on your carpet it accumulates dust dirt tracked in from outside and other odor causing particles all day long.
Here s another do it yourself carpet freshener you can try at home.
How to make carpets smell better.
Removing the musty smell from carpet typically starts with a visual inspection of the underside of the carpet and carpet pad.
Storing your carpet powder.
I love to make my carpet smell fresh and clean.
Soggy or damaged carpet pad typically needs to be replaced.
This used to be an expensive item but the technology has advanced and the price of the cleaners have been significantly reduced.
So this diy momma got to work creating a diy carpet freshener made with essential oils that will have your home smelling fresh and clean plus it is inexpensive to make.
Fresh lavender and oranges make a nice combination too.
Try adding pine needles and fresh cranberries during the holiday season.
After 10 to 15 minutes vacuum your carpet as you normally would.
Scrub the carpet with a clean soft bristled scrub brush.
I ve shared this tip with you before in my episode how to clean with baking soda.
After letting your homemade carpet freshener sit for a while just vacuum it up.
The key to keeping carpet smelling fresh is regular maintenance.
Getting the musty smell out of carpet.
Because in most cases if you have a great vacuum that really sucks up the dirt smelling good also means clean.
Use lemon and fresh mint for a light summertime scent.
That s it you re done and now you have awesome fresh smelling carpet.