2007-09-07 07:47:54 · 8 answers · asked by Brian B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try FeBreeze.
Bert
2007-09-07 07:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Bert C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Brian B,
What type of flooring is it on? Your rugs might be smelling due to humidity getting to it thru the floor or room. I'm not sure where you live but humidity will make it smell so try putting a rug pad under it if you can so its raised off the floor.
You can try to turn it upside down (to save the color) and place it in the sun for a while so it can bake and air out. Most people will sprinkle a light layer of baking soda underneath it to help. Its safe to use but do a test area just be safe.
If those do not help, try to get it cleaned by a pro.
Best of luck,
Steve
PS. Febreze may help but is a little wet and could cause the rugs to shrink.
2007-09-07 08:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jamerican Steve 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a couple things you can do.
One is frebreeze ... but I am sure you have already tried this.
How about the old fashioned way ...
Take some dryer sheets and place them under the rugs (but make sure they do not make the rug slippery on the floor to walk on - dont want anyone falling). These sheets will add a freshness smell just as the do in your clothes dryer.
In addition to the dryer sheets ... (I know you are going to think I am crazy ... but) get some charchol briquettes like those used in BBQ and place them on the rugs when you do not have company or the house is unoccupied. (Not that they are dangerous or anything but people will think you are as crazy as you think I am) The charchol will absorb the odor and is easily disposed of.
Simple easy methods using items you have in your house. If you are unsure go to Ask.com and type in the question about coal absorbing odors ... you will be surprised.
2007-09-07 08:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by david a 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try a mixture of white vinegar and water- 3 to 1 with the water first. Blot and use a towel to dry-Repeat several times. This worked on my wool Persian rug.
2016-03-13 03:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the smell and you can sprinkle them with baking soda or borax, leave it for a couple of days and vacuum it up. Both will not damage the fiber, leave no residue and because they are dry, won't shrink the wool. You may notice the smell comes up again, particularly in hot weather, because you walk it up and then just treat them again.
2007-09-07 07:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The rugs need to be professionally cleaned. With expensive persian type rugs, usually any rug dealer can have them done for you. Call some dealers for info.
2007-09-07 08:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by dawnb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some rugs need to be professionally cleaned. Places like Dalworth and Blackmon-Mooring have in facility tanks that they use to clean rugs like persian, wool, etc.
2007-09-07 07:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle baking soda on them and let set for an hour or so. Then vacuum. Do this at least once a week.
2007-09-09 13:16:58 · answer #8 · answered by SandyO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are wool (and expensive) the only way to go is dry cleaning which is going to be pretty pricey, but the only safe way to clean wool
2007-09-07 07:55:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋