Can't rid your home of a certain pet odor? Here are five expert recommended tips for how to get rid of dog smell for good.

Steam your carpet

Carpet steaming is one of the best solutions for dog smell, Vance says. Various handheld carpet steamers on the market, like the Bissell Little Green ProHeat Corded Handheld Deep Cleaner, combine warm water, cleaning solution and suction power to pull out dog smells lodged deep in carpet fibers.

Sweep and mop with vinegar solution

For wood or other hard-surface floors, Bonk recommends a good sweep, followed by mopping with a vinegar solution. White vinegar acts as a deodorizer, neutralizing new and lingering smells. Here’s a step-by-step guide for this simple dog smell elimination technique.

• Sweep the floors with a broom, cleaning the area as much as possible.
• Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle or bucket.
• Spray or lightly pour the solution on your floors, distributing it evenly with a mop.
• Mop away any excess solution and let dry.

Sprinkle baking soda

Baking soda reacts with acidic smells, such as from dog urine, making it a great neutralizer for new or old odors. It can be especially useful on upholstery.
Sprinkle baking soda onto fabrics that can’t be washed, then let it set overnight. The following morning, wipe away excess baking soda with a wet cloth or paper towel. You can also vacuum it up depending on where it’s sprinkled, like on carpet.

Wash fabrics and furniture coverings

If smelly fabrics or furniture coverings are machine washable, wash them at least once a week or every other week.

Regularly bathe your dog

In order to remove the dog smell from your home, you’ll want to bathe your dog frequently with a mild shampoo, it’s very important that your dog gets 100 percent dry after baths because moisture is a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and yeast, monthly bathing would be ideal.

Still Can’t Get Rid of Dog Smell?

If none of these solutions solve your dog smell problem, consider hiring a professional cleaning or floor care company.

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Source: family handyman

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