Sprinkling baking soda on your carpet, letting it sit for 15 minutes, then vacuuming it up pulls odors right out of the fibers. Baking soda is cheap, safe for most carpets, and handles everyday smells — pet odors, stale rooms, and musty spots — without harsh chemicals or sprays.
What do I need?
- Plain baking soda from the pantry (one box covers a medium room)
- A vacuum cleaner with a clean filter or bag
- A shaker jar or a cup for sprinkling it evenly
That is all Edna's House Cleaning Service needs for this freshening step, and you probably already have it at home.
How do I freshen carpet with baking soda?
- Vacuum the carpet first to pick up loose dirt and pet hair, so the baking soda can reach the fibers.
- Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the carpet. A light, even layer works better than thick piles in one spot.
- Let the baking soda sit for 15 minutes. For a stronger smell, leave it for 30 minutes.
- Vacuum slowly, going over each area twice, until all the baking soda is picked up.
How long does it take?
A medium room takes about 25 to 30 minutes in total, including the waiting time. Most of that time is just waiting while the baking soda does its work, so it is an easy job to fit in before guests arrive.
What smells will baking soda not fix?
Baking soda freshens surface odors, but it will not fix a carpet that is wet, moldy, or stained deep into the padding. If the smell comes back right after vacuuming, or the carpet feels damp, that carpet needs a deep clean rather than another round of baking soda.
Edna's House Cleaning Service — proudly serving Ridgefield, Brookfield, Danbury, Bethel, New Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and surrounding Fairfield County towns.
Weekly, bi-weekly & monthly cleaning, deep cleans, move-in/move-out cleaning. Free estimates: call or text Edna at 203-512-6363.
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