How to Get Rid of Dog Smell | Advice from Haus Maids Cranleigh
Dogs are our best friends. They become an irreplaceable part of the family, bringing joy, love and entertainment to everyone. Often, the only downside of owning a canine companion is the mess and odour they can create.
Between toilet accidents and the well-known smell of wet fur, dogs are associated with a long list of strong smells. So, what can you do to keep them under control?
Our house cleaners in Cranleigh have shared some great advice on how to get rid of dog smells in your home. Read on to find out more!
Stop it at the source
The best way to get rid of dog smells in your home is to keep your pet as clean as possible. That means wiping their paws every time they come inside, brushing their fur to catch shedding and washing them weekly to remove the source of bad odours.
The same goes for their toys and bedding. Try to wash them regularly (about once a week) to keep your living spaces fresher.
Try the baking soda hack
Did you know that baking soda is a natural odour remover? It can help you get rid of the dog smell lingering on your carpets and soft furnishings. All you need to do is sprinkle the powder over the area and let it sit overnight before vacuuming it up the following morning.
If stubborn smells are still sticking around, you can also try adding a little apple cider vinegar to your next washing load. Stick your machine-washable cushion covers, curtains and bed linens into the drum with your regular laundry detergent and about half a cup of vinegar.
Use an air purifier
Rooms with poor ventilation tend to suffer the most from lingering pet odour. As such, our Cranleigh home cleaning experts recommend using an air purifier from time to time to keep your living spaces smelling clean and fresh.
Can’t buy a new piece of equipment just yet? Ensure you regularly open windows around your house to let fresh air circulate and prevent dampness from making bad dog smells worse.
Deep clean your hard floors
You probably know that odours can cling to your carpet fibres. But you may not realise that the oils from your dog’s paws can also seep into your non-carpet floors.
With that in mind, use a mop or steam cleaner to wash your hard flooring about once a week. Try using an enzyme-based floor cleaner to remove those smells.
Invest in regular cleaning
Want to know how to get rid of dog smell in your home the easy way? Let someone else do it for you! Investing in a professional cleaning service will give you peace of mind that someone is thoroughly cleaning the most used spaces in your home.
Haus Maids in Cranleigh offers local house cleaning services in Horsham, Cranleigh, Warnham, Southwater, Ewhurst, Alfold, Christs Hospital, Barns Green, Monk’s Gate, Itchingfield, Broadbridge Heath, Kingsfold, Mannings Heath, Roffey, Faygate, Rusper, Holbrook, Cowfold, Clemsfold, Rowhook, Slinfold, Copsale, Shipley, Dragon’s Green, Coolham, West Grinstead, Partridge Green, Dial Post, Colgate, Nuthurst and Maplehurst. We also consider clients who require cleaners living within 20 miles of our offices in Horsham.
For more information, give us a call today.
Contact Haus Maids Horsham & Cranleigh at 01403 854005 to speak to the team.