It can be difficult to get rid of the musky dog odor once it has become identified. All of the furniture in our homes absorbs odors, and once one has developed itself, it can be difficult to get rid of. Of course, there are various suggestions; however, we recommend that you protect your furniture, especially if it is brand new.

Most odor-removal methods can work to some extent. If, on the other hand, the fabric or your home has been exposed to dog odors for months and you have taken no action, it can take months to eliminate, or at the very least suppress, the odor.

Fortunately, there are six successful strategies for getting rid of the dog odor in your home.

Air Out Your House

When you’re cleaning, open all the windows in your house to let fresh air circulate and clean out unpleasant odors.

When your home is free of pet odors, do whatever you can to discourage them from reappearing. When you’re not around, cage your dog or leave them outside. If at all necessary, confine the pet to a single floor or room. Pet bedding should be discarded or replaced.

Buy An Air Purifier

A decent air purifier will do a lot more than just clean the air in your house. It also traps and removes pet fur, dander, and odors. When looking for an air purifier for your home, look for one that is specifically designed to minimize pet odors.

Furthermore, the cleaner air and atmosphere in your home will ensure that your dog and the rest of your family will be continually breathing fresh, clean air.

Clean Toys, Bowls, Collars And Leashes

When we think about the cleaning that we do for our pets on a daily basis, we frequently neglect things such as toys, food dishes, collars, and even leashes. All of these products can easily retain odor and bacteria, so they must be washed and laundered on a regular basis.

Properly Clean Up Accidents

At some point in their life, your pet is bound to have an accident inside the house (or outside the toilet bowl). However, if the area is not properly cleaned, it may emit a foul odor, which could encourage them to do it again. Instead of using a normal household disinfectant to clean up the mess, opt for a product with an enzymatic formula that will break down the proteins in dog urine, permanently eliminating the odor.

Dry Wet Dogs Completely

If your dog has been swimming or has gotten wet, make sure he is fully dry before allowing the scent of a wet dog to contaminate your carpets and furniture. That means thoroughly drying with a towel or, if the dog requires it, using a hair dryer on a cool environment.

Embrace Baking Soda

Baking soda is a low-cost, eco-friendly product that could be used in a number of ways, including absorbing pet odors. Using baking soda will absorb odors naturally, much as an open box in your fridge will. If you don’t want to see an Arm and Hammer box on every surface, use small decorative bowls instead. You may also sprinkle baking soda on carpets and furniture. Leave it overnight, and clean it up the next day. Baking soda can also be used to prevent stains or injuries caused by your pets, and it can be easily applied to a litter box to minimize odors.

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