Best Ideas for Cleaning Smelly and Stinky Furniture

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Your house is supposed to be a sanctuary where you relax at the end of a hard day, and there is nothing more unpleasant than settling back into a comfy recliner or couch and getting a whiff of something nasty. Unfortunately, there are many causes for smelly and stinky furniture, from cigarette smoke and pet stains to mildew growth and food spills. The odors can happen on both old furniture and new furniture. While carpet cleaning alleviates part of the problem, your furniture may still have a lingering smell.

Luckily there are many ways to freshen smelly and stinky furniture and remove the odor for good, whether you have a dog smell, smoke odor, or musty smell. Discover ways to make your house smell fresh by cleaning all furniture types using simple home remedies. Learn how to use white vinegar to eliminate a musty odor, baking soda to remove a smoke smell, and make a homemade couch deodorizer to remove a mothball smell and other nasty odors. In addition, explore basic and deep-cleaning tips for upholstered and wood furniture to keep your sofa and chairs looking and smelling their best.