If you smoke inside your home, cigarette smoke is probably present on every surface, including your rugs and carpet. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of the smell and chemicals that have penetrated your rug.
Vacuuming your rug on a regular basis prevents particles from cigarette smoke and ashes from becoming trapped in the rug fibers. Vacuuming your rug properly can take time but it is an efficient way of eliminating bad smells and of improving the quality of the air you breathe.
Sprinkle some baking soda all over your rug. Wait at least thirty minutes for the baking soda to absorb unpleasant smells. You can then start vacuuming the rug. Vacuum all the baking soda before turning over the rug and vacuuming the other side.
If vacuuming did not eliminate the smell, you should use a rug shampoo. Keep in mind that these products may not be ideal if you own a handmade rug. Check the label of the rug or contact the manufacturer to find out what kind of products you can use. Look for a quality rug or carpet shampoo and read the instructions carefully to make sure you use the product as intended.
You should hire a professional cleaner if you cannot get rid of the unpleasant smell. Contact different carpet and rug cleaners in your area and ask about their prices. If you often smoke in your home, hire a professional who can clean your carpet and your rug since chemicals from cigarette smoke and ashes are probably present in the carpet as well.
These tips will help you eliminate unpleasant smells in your home. You should consider quitting smoking or making an effort to avoid smoking inside of your home since carpets and rugs can easily trap particles from cigarette smoke and ashes.
