How to Remove Odors from a Couch

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Check the care tag to see what your couch is made out of.. Wash removable covers in the washing machine.. Spot-clean stains with steam.

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1

Check the care tag to see what your couch is made out of.

Step 1

Check the care tag to see what your couch is made out of.

2

Wash removable covers in the washing machine.

Step 2

Wash removable covers in the washing machine.

3

Spot-clean stains with steam.

Step 3

Spot-clean stains with steam.

4

Mix your own deodorizer with white vinegar.

Step 4

Mix your own deodorizer with white vinegar.

5

Open windows and turn on a fan.

Step 5

Open windows and turn on a fan.

6

Spritz the couch lightly with deodorizer.

Step 6

Spritz the couch lightly with deodorizer.

7

Wipe the couch dry with a clean rag.

Step 7

Wipe the couch dry with a clean rag.

8

Dry the couch with sunlight or a fan.

Step 8

Dry the couch with sunlight or a fan.

9

Blot up puddles and stains quickly with paper towel.

Step 9

Blot up puddles and stains quickly with paper towel.

10

Vacuum the couch cushions and pillows.

Step 10

Vacuum the couch cushions and pillows.

11

Vacuum the body of the couch.

Step 11

Vacuum the body of the couch.

12

Sprinkle baking soda on stains to remove odors.

Step 12

Sprinkle baking soda on stains to remove odors.

13

Clean non-upholstered parts of the couch with a damp rag.

Step 13

Clean non-upholstered parts of the couch with a damp rag.

14

Purchase a dry cleaning solvent and clean your couch.

Step 14

Purchase a dry cleaning solvent and clean your couch.

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