Long after any spill or other dirty mess on your carpet is cleaned the odor might still remain. Worst yet where there is odor remaining, there is also the possibility of attracting dirt to make those old stains you thought you cleaned reappear again. Short of constantly buying and re-installing new carpet, there are steps one can take to try and tackle those invisible odors that are lingering around your house.
One of the most common carpet odors is mildew or mold. Vinegar makes a great deodorizer for mildew smelling carpets.
Mix the vinegar with water and then shampoo your carpets being sure to leave enough ventilation in your house or office building for your carpets to dry thoroughly. Mildew comes from moisture that does not have enough air to properly dry no matter how much you clean your carpets smell will continue to return.
There are other sources of carpet smells, of course. Pet odor and odor from cigarette smoke are also hard to get rid of. Baking soda is a cheap and easy fix for these types of smells.
Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the entire surface of the carpet and then work it into the carpet with a stiff broom. Leave it overnight and then vacuum. Pet urine is a particular problem and will not lift out with simply a Baking Soda clean.
This job will most likely require a thorough steam cleaning, but first sprinkle the Baking Soda over the carpet so that combined with the steam cleaner you are sure to get the nasty smelling odor out. Steam cleaners are good to have on hand and can be purchased or rented, but a trusted San Diego cleaning company that specializes in either home or offices is also a good resource to draw upon.
