Tip: Best Way to Clean "accident" Wetness and Odor
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If you have indoor pets or small children, you've probably dealt with a few "accidents" on carpets, furniture, and beds. Here's an easy an effective way I learned to clean up both the liquid and odor - all at once: baking soda! Just liberally sprinkle baking soda over the spot and let it sit. The baking soda will absorb the liquid. You'll know it's done it's work when the baking soda no longer looks powdery, but clumpy instead. Then just sweep, or pick it up with paper towels, and vacuum the remaining dust. You're done! Dry and deodorized!
What else do you use baking soda for? Would love to hear your ideas!
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This is helpful, thank you! I especialy like the tip about how to know when it's done - I always struggle with that when I use baking soda for things. Thank you!
I'm definitely going to use this tip!! Thank you
This is a little gross, but I used this trick to clean up vomit after a bad bout of morning sickness. I had to do it twice, but there was no smell afterwards.
Awesome thank you for your help
My dog had an accident and I put baking soda on it till it stopped showing yellow. I waited a day or two I thought out of laziness but I vacuumed and its like the accident never happened! Great stuff!!!
Hi Beth,
This makes me so happy to hear!!
Thank you for sharing.
One little "caution" I'd advise, however: You should probably sweep up the bulk of it before running your vacuum over it (or "pick" it up in globs using paper towel). Then vacuum up the minimal dusty remainder. Too much baking sodal can be damaging to your machine.
Thanks for the tip. Going to check it out now in fact... unfortunately (growls in the doggies direction).
Great idea can't wait to try it on the spot in my bedroom.