How To Keep Your Rug Fresh and smell- Free with Easy Home Remedies

  


Rugs make your house feel nice and comfy, but they can trap gross smells from food, pets, sweat, or just everyday dirt. Vacuuming isn’t always enough. The solution? You don’t need crazy chemicals or expensive cleaners; Simple home remedies can freshen your rug right up. 

 

Why rugs smell 

 

First, let’s figure out why rug smell.  

  • Dust & grime building up 
  • Pet pee or fur 
  • Food or drink spills 
  • Cooking smells 
  • Smoke or chemical smells 
  • Sweat and shoes 

  • Not properly cared 

 

These smells get stuck in the rug's fibres, so they are hard to get rid of if you don’t put in a bit of work. 

 

Simple home remedies to freshen up your rug 
 

  1. Baking soda 

 

Baking soda is a natural odour absorber and budget-friendly too 

  • Vacuum the rug first 
  • Sprinkle baking soda generously over the smelly areas. 
  • Leave it for at least an hour, overnight if the smell is strong. 
  • Vacuum thoroughly to remove the powder. 

Keep pets away while baking soda is on the rug and always clean it up well afterwords. 

 

  1. White vinegar 

 

Vinegar may not smell great at first, but it’s kills odours. 


  • Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. 
  • Lightly spray the rug 

  • Let it air-dry. 

Do this in a room with good airflow so it dries fast. 

 

  1. Cornstarch 

 

Cornstarch is good for greasy and food smells. 

  • Mix cornstarch with baking soda. 
  • Sprinkle it on the rug. 
  • Wait for 30 minutes or longer. 
  • Vacuum all the powder. 

  1. Sunlight and Air 

 

Sometimes your rug just needs some sunlight and air. 


  • Take the rug outside on a dry, sunny day. 
  • Hang it up or lay it flat. 
  • Leave it for a few hours. 
  • Don’t leave delicate or bright rugs out for too long, direct sunlight may fade them. 

 

  1. Essential oil  

 

Want your rug to smell good? Try this easy DIY. 

  • 1 cup water 
  • 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. 
  • Add few drops of your favourite essential oil. 

  • Spray lightly on the rug for a gentle, fresh scent. 

 

Deep cleaning for stubborn smells 

 

If the smell won’t go away, give it a good wash and if you have a machine washable rug, here’s what to do-

  • Shake off the dirt outside. 
  • Put it in the washing machine. 
  • Use gentle soap on a delicate cycle with cool or warm water. 
  • Air- dry flat or hang it up in sun. 

Machine washable rugs make life easier, mainly if you have kids, pets or hectic life. 

 

How to keep rugs fresh for longer

 

  • Vacuum every week. 
  • Don’t forget to check the wash-care of your rug. 
  • Clean spills ASAP, blot, don’t rub. 
  • Turn your rugs around  
  • Air them out once a month  

 

 

Note- if you are looking for good options Green Decore offers a wide range of machine washable rugs. They have a lot of styles and colour options and are great if you have kids, pets or a hectic life.  

 

Related Blogs to Read on Green Decore  

 

·       How to Extend the Life of Your Washable Rug?  

·       How to remove stains or pet hair from the rug?  

  

Final thoughts 

 

Getting rid of rug smell doesn’t have to be difficult or cost a lot. Use baking soda, vinegar, and fresh air to keep your rugs clean. If you switch to machine washable rugs, cleaning is even easier. A bit of care keeps your rugs fresh, comfy, odour-free and last longer. 

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