Dealing with stubborn odors
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Top Seasonal house cleaning always should include the removal of stubborn and offensive odors from the home. In the summertime we can open up the doors and windows, and let the fresh air circulate through the house. However, as the temperatures drop and we keep house closed up, stubborn odors such as cigarette smoke and pet odors begin to reappear. Many of us will be deep cleaning our house before the holidays, and the weather may not permit us to open up windows and doors to remove stale or offensive odors. Allow is to offer some tips that you might find a little more successful:
Eliminating cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoke permeates everything from clothing to walls and ceilings. It sticks around for years after the smoke has cleared. This is one task where you may definitely need some professional help. If you decide to handle the tasks yourself, sprinkle baking soda over the carpets and upholstered furniture. Let it sit for a few hours. Vacuum up the baking soda with a machine that has a HEPA filter. After vacuuming, give the furniture a good steam cleaning. Walls and ceilings should be sealed and repainted if washing is not possible or ineffective.
Deodorize dirty garbage cans
Organic waste in your garbage cans means that there will be lots of odors, even if the garbage pail has a lid. Empty the garbage regularly, do not wait a day or two for the garbage can to get completely full. If you detect odors even after you have placed a garbage can liner, you will need to scrub the can. Clean it inside and out, with a sudsy disinfectant. We recommend that you use an eco-friendly cleaner, and then spray the garbage can with white vinegar.
Pet odors
Pet odors can be as stubborn, if not worse than cigarette smoke. Pillows, rugs, and items that can be carried outside should be allowed to sit in the sun for a while. If this does not work, you may need to hire a professional upholstery cleaner. Vacuuming daily gets rid of household dust and pet dander. Soak problem areas and spots with pet-odor cleaning products. Once the odors are removed, it would be wise to invest in an HEPA-certified air purifier.
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