Room/upholstery deodorizer - pet "smell"?

[druiaen]

We have a super-cute Great Dane puppy. He smells like dog, as dogs are wont to do (not like urine or anything, just like... dog). I don't notice it, but a friend came to visit and exclaimed "It smells like a kennel in here!" Well, that's not what I want, of course, so what's the best way to get the smell of dog out of upholstery? We have

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[windravyn]

I hope you get some good responses, I have the same sort of issue. We are moving into my girlfriend's house soon and she used to have a Newfoundland dog. Even though he passed away over a year ago, you can still smell him, especially on the couch. We are also considering getting another Newfoundland sometime soon.

[daisybones]

Brilliant! I can never get the clumps vaccuumed up:)

[druiaen]

I dig this idea - I'll try it on the next dry day when I can put the little monster outside for a while. I just tried baking soda on the carpet in the basement, but had the clumping problem you mention - I never thought of this solution. Thanks!!!

[krasota]

Walk on it. As long as your carpet isn't some super expensive hand-knotted oriental, it's not gonna be harmed. ;)

I sprinkle on baking soda and then walk back and forth quite a bit. Before we had the dog, I'd leave it for a few days.

[kaonamai]

i don't know. but the people i dogsit for dislike the smell so much they keep their Rottweiler only in the kitchen. :(

[harpygirl]

Boggling my mind- I can't understand why you'd have a dog, when you hate the smell and they live in ONE ROOM.

[daisybones]

I had some luck spraying 1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water and a splash of essential oil and letting it air dry. The baking soda trick sounds great, too:)

[squid_ink]

vinegar is natures disinfectant :)

[rainbow]

just dont use it if you have cats -- it makes some cats want to spray to mark over it!

[druiaen]

This sounds good too, like a nice natural Febreze or something. I know that vinegar was the only thing that could get the musty smell out of my jeans that had been in the basement too long, so why not the couch too, right? Thanks!

[krasota]

Baking soda works pretty well. We use it on the one room with carpet. It makes a huge difference. Our furniture is all leather, which is easily wiped clean. If you can ever afford to replace your couch, consider opting for leather or naugahyde (fake leather). It's better for dust and dander issues. In the meantime, you might also think about couch covers, preferably washable ones

[druiaen]

I did think of slipcovers - that seems like a good idea. We may have to have them custom made, but they'd probably be worth it in the end. Great tip.

I wash his blanket once a week (or at least give him a clean one that often), more if he's been out in the rain. We bathe him only when he's really, really stanky - I think it's been three times in six months, twice because he stepped in something! I take the tray out of his crate every once in a while and wash it (the rest of it's metal), but it could probably do with more frequent cleaning too. I'll have to check his ears, though, I never thought of that. Thanks for all the tips! Your dog (and I assume you have one, but I might be mistaken) is lucky to have such a conscientious owner!

[nymphatacita]

you can also use a sheet or thin blanket as a slipcover, if you're cheap, lazy, and/or crafty. You can either cut and sew it to be the right size and shape, or just tuck it in under/behind/around the cushions as needed.

[krasota]

I have a standard poodle. :) Poodles are pretty high maintenance due to their curly coat and oily skin (and incredibly gunky/hair ears). My husband is allergic to dogs, which makes the cleaning/dusting extra important. ;)

Plus, I figure it's only fair that my house not smell *too* strongly of dog. I recognize that I have a dog and the house will reflect that. That doesn't mean it has to smell like a kennel! (I wish my friends with cats would also understand that two cats does not mean the house must smell lik ea litterbox.)