DIY Couch Deodorizer

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Published: Sep 9, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Put a blanket or washable slipcover on the couch if you have a pet or children that aggravate the problem.

Things You Will Need

  • Fabric softener sheets
  • Envelopes
  • Baking soda
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • White vinegar
  • Spray bottle
  • Salt
  • Perfume
  • Cotton balls
  1. Put a fabric softener sheet inside an envelop, and slide it under a couch cushion.

  2. Sprinkle baking soda on the upholstery, and leave it overnight. Vacuum up the baking soda the next day.

  3. Mix 1 part white vinegar with 3 parts water in a spray bottle. Spritz the upholstery on the couch. Do not saturate it. Let it dry.

  4. Sprinkle salt under the cushions of the couch. Vacuum it up the next time you clean the couch. Flip the cushion and sprinkle salt under the new side.

  5. Spray perfume on cotton balls, and slide them under the couch cushions.

The Drip Cap

  • The absorbent upholstery on couches makes them targets for persistent odors.
  • Keep couches clean, and vacuum them weekly to get rid of odor-causing substances.
  • Spray perfume on cotton balls, and slide them under the couch cushions.

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