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Eliminating Cigarette Smell in House – How-To Guide
House stinking of cigarettes, cigars or cannabis? Don’t close the door to visitors. Just eliminate the source of the odor. This How-To Guide explains how to get rid of tobacco smells from any surface in your home – even your pet. These techniques work for all types of tobacco odors, including cigars and cannabis. Eager for your home to smell “home-sweet-home” again? Read on! In this guide: What’s the best cigarette smell remover: Neutralizer or deodorizer?How odor neutralizers workThe right technique for removing cigarette smell in the house Removing cigarette smell from hard surfacesRemoving cigarette smell from fabric surfacesRemoving cigarette smell from ambient airRemoving cigarette smell from animalsWhat to do if you still smell cigarette smoke after a few treatmentsGetting more bang for your buck with multi-purpose odor destroyersWhere to find Purodora products Pro Tip Remove cigarette smell from any surface in your home – even the ambient air Cigarette smoke can infiltrate just about anything. Removing that lingering smoke smell from the air can be especially difficult because the odor can make its way into the ventilation system and even in between the walls. But with the right products and methods – and a little patience – it can be done. Below we explain how to eliminate the smell of tobacco from virtually any hard or soft surface in your home, even the ambient air. What’s the best cigarette smell remover: Neutralizer or deodorizer? The particle that gives off that strong, lingering cigarette smell (nicotine) can seep into any hard or absorbent surface such as walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, fabrics and even the air. When it comes to eliminating any unwanted smell – tobacco or otherwise – you have to locate the source of the odor and neutralize it. Unfortunately, few products sold in stores are odor neutralizers; they simply mask or deodorize the smell. Some merely create an unpleasant mix of odors that can actually make the situation worse. Even if these products do work for a while, the cigarette smell will eventually return. To completely eliminate stubborn cigarette odors permanently, you need a product containing an odor neutralizer that’s specific to the nicotine molecule creating the odor. Purodora products use advanced odor-neutralizing technology to eliminate even the most stubborn odors on contact (including products that eliminate skunk smell). How odor neutralizers work Purodora odor neutralizers quickly eliminate all types of smoke odor problems, including cigar and cannabis. They eliminate odors completely, quickly and permanently – even if the odor has been around for months or years. As soon as the product comes into contact with the source of the odor, it molecularly binds to it to neutralize the odor. The odor instantly disappears. The only smell that’s left behind is a light pleasant scent. See the science behind this advanced odor neutralizing technology and why Purodora products are guaranteed to work! Pro Tip The key is to make sure the odor neutralizer reaches ALL of the cigarette odor To eliminate the smell completely and permanently, odor neutralizers must come into contact with the entire source of the odor. For deeply embedded odors, a few treatments may be needed for the product to reach and destroy cigarette odors completely. The right technique for removing cigarette smell in the house Having the right products is important, but they will only take you so far. For best results, you also need to use the right technique. Below are the best odor-removing techniques and products that are proven to work. Pro Tip Before tackling the cigarette odor problem in your home, look for any yellowish streaks on the walls. This might be a sign that the previous occupants smoked heavily and for a long time. A simple household cleaner may not be enough to remove these smoke streaks from walls. A degreaser will be required. Any degreaser that’s safe to use on walls should do the trick. Removing cigarette smell from hard surfaces Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from hard surfaces such as walls, floors, wood furniture, metals, plastics, etc. Required materials: Clean cloth, bucketRecommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)Thoroughly cleans dirt and removes nicotine particles from any hard surfaceWater-based concentrated neutralizerBiodegradablepH neutralNo rinsing requiredSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves a pleasant pine and citrus scent in the air for several hours after use How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces First remove any yellowish stains on hard surfaces with a degreaser. Then dilute ½ cup (120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces in 1 gallon (4 L) of water and clean all hard surfaces (walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, etc.) with a clean cloth. No need to rinse. Be sure to also clean the filters in your range hood. Pro Tip Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces also makes a great all-purpose furniture cleaner for routine cleaning. Removing cigarette smell from fabric surfaces Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from soft surfaces such as clothing, carpets, sofas, cushions, pillows, mattresses, etc. Required materials: NoneRecommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)Completely eliminates smoke odors in fabrics and other soft surfaces such as upholstered furnitureEasy-to-use product, no diluting or rinsing requiredAlcohol-based neutralizer: works on contact and then quickly evaporates to eliminate the risk of fabrics mildewingWon’t stain fabricsAlso great for use on car seats, carpets & seatbeltsSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves a pleasant Peach & Sandalwood scent in the air for several hours after use How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Simply spray Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics on carpets, curtains or any other fabric that smells of cigarette smoke. Allow to work. No rinsing or drying required. Pro Tip When we talk about the intensity of a cigarette odor, this refers to things like: how long the smoke smell has been accumulating in surfaces, the number of cigarettes smoked in the house each day and the number of smokers in the house. It also includes, of course, the type of cigarettes or cigars smoked. Removing cigarette smell from ambient air Eliminating cigarette odors in a house WITHOUT a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system Required materials: Cloth, fanRecommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Why use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Guaranteed to work (contains a neutralizer specific to smoke odor from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars)Easy-to-use product: just spray and walk away; no rinsing requiredAlcohol-based neutralizer: dries quickly and won’t stain surfacesSafe for people, pets & homeLeaves a pleasant pine and citrus scent in the air for several hours after use How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Spray Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics on a clean cloth and hang it over a fan. Run the fan continuously for one hour in the room, ideally with the windows open. Repeat in each room that smells of smoke. You can treat multiple rooms at the same time if you have access to more than one fan. Pro Tip If the previous tenants were heavy smokers, or lived in the home for a long time, the nicotine molecule will probably have infiltrated everywhere – even behind the walls. You may need to repeat the treatment over several days. Don’t lose hope. Within a few days, Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces will reach the entire source of the odor and completely eliminate it. Eliminating cigarette odors in a house WITH a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system Required materials: Spray bottle, large bucket Recommended product: Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces How to use Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces First, decide if the filters are worth saving and cleaning. If they are very old or very dirty, you’re probably better off replacing them. If you decide to get new filters: Spray the new filters with 1 to ½ cup (30 to 120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces diluted in 1 gallon (4 L) of water. Install filters while still wet with product and run the system continuously to distribute the product through the system ducts. Re-spray the filters several times to completely neutralize the odor in the air ducts and ambient air. If you decide to clean your existing filters: Soak the dirty filters in a bucket for 1 hour in 2 Tbsp to ½ cup (30 to 120 ml) of Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces diluted in 1 gallon (4 L) of water. Make sure the filters are completely submerged. Pro Tip Always use a water-based odor neutralizer to clean filters in a ventilation system, air exchanger or air conditioning system Using an alcohol-based odor neutralizer could pose a fire risk if the filters are located close to the system’s motor. Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces is water-based, so there’s no risk of fire. Removing cigarette smell from animals Here’s how to eliminate cigarette odors from your dog, cat or rodent: Required materials: NoneRecommended product: Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer Duo For Pets (contains Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets and Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer) Why use Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets Eliminates common pet odors (wet hair, urine, feces, cigarettes, etc.) on contactParaben-free and safe for use on dogs, cats and rodentsNon-irritant; dermatologically testedEasy-to-use: no diluting or rinsing requiredGreat for neutralizing odors on animals between shampoos Can also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dogAlso recommended for eliminating anal gland odors in a roomLeaves a pleasant cotton flower scent on the animal’s coat How to use Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets If the animal’s coat only has a faint cigarette odor, simply spray Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets all over your pet. Take care to avoid the eyes, muzzle and mouth. Work the product in deeply with your hands. No need to rinse, you can safely leave the product on and allow it to air dry. Did you know? Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets is safe to leave on pets – even if they lick themselves. Why use Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer Contains a special odor neutralizer against skunk spray and other intense odors (urine, feces, wet hair, etc.) Instantly removes strong odors from the animal’s coat; doesn’t mask them like a deodorant wouldParaben-free and pH balanced: gentler on your pet’s coatNon-irritant; dermatologically testedA great alternative to traditional shampoos for neutralizing intense odors on the coat of certain dog breedsCan also be used to neutralize skunk smell on a cat or dogLeaves a pleasant apple blossom scent on the coat for several days How to use Purodora Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer If your pet’s coat smells strongly of cigarette smoke, or if an initial treatment with Purodora Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets didn’t completely eliminate the odor, wash your pet with Pet Shampoo & Skunk Odor Neutralizer. Apply all over the animal, taking care to avoid the eyes, muzzle and mouth. Rub in well then rinse with clean water. Dry with a towel or a hair dryer. No more cigarette smell! What to do if you still smell cigarette smoke after a few treatments Don’t worry. Just be patient and keep at it. It can take up to several days to completely eliminate the smell of smoke from a home – especially if the cigarette smell has been around for a long time. Don’t get discouraged. If 75% of the smell is gone within a few days, it means the treatment is working, but that there are still some smelly nicotine particles left to neutralize. Keep treating the surfaces or rooms. Eventually you will eliminate 100% of the cigarette smell from your home, car or pet – once and for all. Get more bang for your buck with multi-purpose odor destroyers We know how frustrating it can be to buy a specialized product you might only use once. Purodora products are designed to eliminate specific odors, but can also be used for a wide range of purposes both inside and outside the home. Other uses for Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces Also makes a great all-purpose cleaner for wood, ceramic, vinyl, concrete and all other types of flooring. Leaves your home smelling like pine and citrus. Other uses for Purodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Also great for use throughout the house, car and even the farm to neutralize all sorts of odors: damp & mildew smells, wet dog, barn odors and more. Where to find Purodora products Purodora odor neutralizers are available online and at many pet supply stores. To find the retailer nearest you, consult our Find Us section! We want you to be completely satisfied with our products. If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email, phone or live chat! We’re here to help!
How to Get Rid of Cat or Dog Pee Smell on Sofa
It’s frustrating whenever a dog or cat pees somewhere they’re not supposed to – like on the sofa. Here’s how you can salvage your sofa and your relationship with your pet. Our top animal expert shares her top tips for eliminating pet urine smells from fabric or leather sofa, quickly, safely and for good. Tip #1 It’s all about the ingredients, not the effort. We get calls from frustrated pet owners all the time, saying they tried every homemade recipe known to humankind, but with little results. Only products containing an odor neutralizer specific to the odor-causing molecule in animal urine can permanently destroy the smell of urine completely. Other products will only work temporarily, or simply mask the urine odor with scent that will eventually dissipate, leaving the pee smell behind. Tip #2 Treat the inside of the cushion. Gravity works on urine, too. To get rid of dog or cat pee smells from a sofa, you need to treat not only the surface of the cushions, but the inside padding as well. You will need to inject the odor neutralizer into the cushions with a needle and syringe. (If you’ve never tried this odor-removing technique before, you’ll be amazed by how easy and effective it is. Just a few squirts and no more pee smell!) Tip #3 Avoid water-based products. Injecting a water-based product such as an enzyme or bacteria-based product into a thick cushion is never a good idea because it can cause the cushion to mold. Instead, use an alcohol-based product that evaporates quickly to avoid the risk of mold or mildew. We recommend using Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. Here’s why: Specifically designed to neutralize the smell of any animal urine permanentlyEasy to use; just spray and walk awayAlcohol-based: works on contact and evaporates quickly; no risk of mildewingWon’t discolor fabricsSafe for people and petsLeaves behind a fresh citrus scent Tip #4 Apply odor neutralizer locally. One of the most common mistakes we hear from pet owners is that they sprayed or injected the product all over the sofa. It’s extremely rare for a couch to be completely covered in urine. When treating with a product like Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer, there’s no need to treat the entire couch, only the source of the odor. Eliminating pet urine odor from a fabric sofa – step-by-step instructions Step 1. Use your nose to locate the exact location of the urine odor. Step 2. Make a circle with a string around the affected area. Make the circumference of the circle 4 to 5 inches larger than you think it needs to be to give you more room to maneuver. Sometimes the urine molecules will spread beyond the visible pee stain. Step 3. Inject the product at 1-inch (2.5-cm) intervals. Start at the outer edge of the circle and work your way toward the center. Pro Tip When injecting the product into the cushions, make complete circles as you work your way into the center. That way you won’t have to worry about missing a spot. The odor neutralizer has to reach all of the odor-causing urine molecules to completely destroy all of the urine odor. Step 4. Spray Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer (at a distance of 10 cm) over the entire affected surface area of the couch. Step 5. Air out the room and allow the product to work. No rinsing or drying required. Bonus tip: You can also follow these same steps if your cat or dog pees on your fabric car seats. Pro Tip What to do if Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer leaves a dark ring on fabrics Alcohol-based products like Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer can leave a dark ring on some colored fabrics where the dye has not set properly. No need to worry! Simply rub the fabric with a damp cloth and the stain will disappear immediately. Eliminating pet urine odor from a leather sofa – step-by-step instructions Follow the above instructions, but for step 3, inject the product through the seams only to avoid damaging the leather. Do your best to inject the product as deep into the cushion as possible. Bonus tip: You can also follow these steps if your cat or dog pees on your leather car seats. 5 good things to know about removing urine odors from leather sofas Before starting any treatment, make sure the sofa is indeed genuine leather and not synthetic leather. Alcohol-based products may cause imitation leather to discolor.If you’re certain the sofa is leather, always test the product on a non-visible area first to ensure it doesn’t discolor. Never spray products directly on leather. Instead, apply with a clean cloth and rub gently. Then remove the product after the indicated time with a clean, wet cloth.Leather is absorbent. Urine will soak through the leather surface and into the cushion.Leather absorbs odors more deeply than fabric, so several treatments may be needed to completely get rid of the pee smell. Removing cat or dog pee smell from floors Urine can sometimes leak through the sofa (either through the cushion or down the side) and onto the floor below. If you can still detect a pee smell after treating your sofa with Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer, move the sofa aside and take a sniff of the floor below. If you can smell urine, simply spray the floor with Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. If the floor is made of wood or laminate planks, use a spout bottle to squirt the product between the boards so that it can reach the urine underneath. Because the product is alcohol-based, it will neutralize the odor-causing molecules on contact and then quickly evaporate without causing the boards to swell or warp. Pee happens. Be ready. Rare is the dog or cat that has never had an accident. Get Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer today so that if your pet suddenly decides to do his business on the sofa, you’ll be able to act right away. You and your family will be glad you did!Get rid of any odor problem We want you to be completely satisfied with our products. If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email, phone or live chat! We’re here to help! Purodora odor neutralizers are available online and at many pet supply stores. Check out our Find Us section to find the retailer nearest you.
Four odor-absorbing surfaces in the home and how to treat them
When faced with an odour problem, the first thing to do is to use your sense of smell to determine where the source of the odour is coming from. Even if the odor is present in the ambient air, its source is somewhere. To effectively neutralize this bad odor, it's important to treat the source with an odor neutralizer.Many surfaces in the home retain odors, and not all of them can be treated in the same way. Here are four surfaces in the home that retain odors and how to treat them to make the smell go away. How to remove odours from ceramic tiles Many people think that ceramic floors don't absorb unpleasant odours. This isn't entirely untrue, since it's not the ceramic tile that will retain odours, but rather the grout. In fact, grout is a porous surface that absorbs liquids (such as animal urine) and retains unpleasant odours. If you wish to eliminate an odor from a ceramic floor, you need to insert the product (in the case of urine, Urine Odor Neutralizer) directly onto the ceramic joint so that the product follows the same path as the urine. In order to apply the right amount of product, we also recommend using a bottle with a spout (see image). This ensures that just enough product is applied. How to remove odor from a wood floor An odor on a wood floor is peculiar to treat, because the odor has not been absorbed by the boards themselves, as they are varnished. Instead, the liquid will seep between the boards and find its way under the floor. That's where the bad odour comes from, so that's where it needs to be treated (the source). As with ceramic flooring, you'll need to insert the Urine Odor Neutralizer (in the case of urine odours) between the planks of the wood floor, using a bottle with a spout. This way, the product will follow the same path as the urine and neutralize the bad smell. Be careful not to use a water-based product, as this can cause the floor to swell. Urine Odor Neutralizer is an alcohol-based product that evaporates quickly, so it won't swell the wood. How to remove odors from concrete Did you know that concrete is an odor-absorbing surface? Like ceramic grout, concrete is a porous material that absorbs liquids and retains unpleasant odors. Treating it against a bad odor is simple: just spray Urine Odor Neutralizer on the surface and let it dry naturally. It's important to understand that the liquid follows the law of gravity, so it sinks deeper into the concrete over time. A second application of the product may therefore be necessary if the odor persists after the first treatment. How to neutralize odors on leather We know that fabric sofas and chairs absorb odors, but the same is true of leather surfaces. Quite often, the liquid will penetrate the leather and seep into the cushion, and that's where you need to go for the treatment to remove the bad smell. Whether it's the smell of cigarettes or urine, the treatment is similar. The product (Urine Odor Neutralizer in the case of urine, and Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics and Ambient Air in the case of cigarettes) is inserted into the cushion using a syringe and needle. Then gently rub the surface with a clean cloth that has been sprayed with the product to be used to treat the leather surface. However, there are a number of reasons why you need to be careful with the treatment. When performing the odor-neutralizing treatment, make sure the surface is genuine leather, not leatherette. As imitation leather contains a lot of dye, the application of an alcohol-based product could cause discoloration. A test should therefore be carried out on a non-visible surface before applying the full treatment. What's more, when inserting the product into the cushion, you can't stick a syringe and needle just anywhere, as this can create small holes. Instead, the product must be inserted through the cushion's seams or in less visible places.
Stinky sofa: the 4 most common odors and how to get rid of them
The living room is probably one of the rooms where we spend the most time in our home. It's the ideal meeting place for family and friends, and the perfect place to relax after a long day. However, it's hard to relax and have a good time in this room when the sofa is giving off unwanted odors. Here are some common couch odors and how to remove them permanently. Removing the smell of animal urine If you have a cat or dog at home, it may have escaped onto your couch once or twice. Before removing the smell of cat or dog urine, it's important to understand that the urine has seeped into the cushion. To eliminate the odour completely, you need to insert the product so that it touches the source of the smell. The product to use to remove animal urine odor is Urine Odor Neutralizer. This is an alcohol-based neutralizer specifically designed to completely eliminate the odor of urine, feces or vomit. If you apply Urine Odor Neutralizer to a colored fiber whose color is not well bonded to the fabric, it may leave a darker ring. Take a damp cloth and rub it in, and the ring will disappear! To neutralize odours on a fabric couch, start by marking out the area affected by the odour with a small string. Then insert 3 to 5 ml of Urine Odour Neutralizer (using a syringe and needle) inside this circle, starting from the outside inwards and leaving a 1” gap between each insertion (see image below). This technique applies the product to the entire surface of the source. Then spray Urine Odour Neutralizer over the surface and leave to work. As this product is alcohol-based, it won't damage your sofa by creating stains or mildew, as would a water-based product. What's more, your sofa will dry very quickly. If your sofa is made of leather, the technique is similar, but instead of injecting the Urine Odour Neutralizer directly onto the leather, we advise you to go through the seams so as not to create holes in the leather. For the last part of the treatment, instead of spraying the Urine Odour Neutralizer directly onto the surface, we recommend that you apply the product to a cloth and rub the surface with it. Then wipe off with a dry cloth. It's also important to test the product on an inconspicuous area to make sure there's no discoloration. Eliminate cigarette odor If you've bought a used sofa, it may have a cigarette smell if the previous owners smoked. To remove cigarette odor permanently, we recommend the use of our Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics and Ambient Air, which is designed to neutralize cigarette odor. For fabric sofas, simply spray Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics and Ambient Air onto the fabric and leave to work. If the tobacco smell is strong, the cushions may have absorbed the odor. As with urine odour, we suggest you insert the Smoke Odour Neutralizer for Fabrics into the cushions with a syringe and needle, and spray the product back onto the top. It's important to push into the cushions with your hands after treatment, so that the product penetrates deep into the couch. To neutralize a tobacco odor on a leather couch, you need to understand that leather is an odor-absorbing material. Spray Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics and Ambient Air on a cloth and rub the surface with it. Then wipe the top of the treated leather with a dry cloth. If the cigarette odor persists, you'll need to use a syringe and needle to inject the product deep into the seams of the sofa. Remove perspiration odor If you have teenagers at home, they may be putting their feet up on the cushion, and as they do so, the place where they put their feet gives off the smell of perspiration. To eliminate the smell of perspiration, without damaging your sofa or creating stains, we recommend you use Perspiration Odour Neutralizer. As with cigarette odors, you need to spray the product on the area where the odor is coming from and leave it to work. If the odor is on a leather couch, simply rub the surface with a cloth previously sprayed with Perspiration Odor Neutralizer and then wipe with a dry cloth. Eliminate dog odors If you have a dog at home and it often lies on the couch, it may give off a doggy smell after a while. The product to use to eliminate this odor is Pet Bedding Odor Neutralizer. This is an odor neutralizer designed to remove dog odor from fabrics. As this is a water-based product, we recommend you always test a small, inconspicuous area before spraying the entire surface. For fabric sofas, simply spray the product directly onto the dog-scented surface and leave to work.If the odor is coming from a leather couch, spray Pet Bedding Odor Neutralizer on a clean cloth and gently rub the area affected by the odor with it. Then wipe off with a clean cloth. Unlike deodorizers, which mask odors, our product eliminates them at source, so they disappear completely. You can use Pet Bedding Odor Neutralizer at any time, even if your couch doesn't give off unwanted odors. Its pleasant juniper and pear scent will refresh your home, creating a harmonious living environment!
How to Get Skunk Smell Out of Your House
So a skunk must have sprayed somewhere outside your house because now your entire home reeks of skunk. You’ve tried everything you can think of: opening all the windows, cleaning the floors & walls… but nothing seems to work. No need to lose hope (or move house); there are products out there that really do work – quickly and safely. Proven products for removing skunk smell The smell of skunk spray can permeate almost anything – from your lawn to the exterior siding on your home and everything inside it. This includes clothes and bedding, upholstered furniture and mattresses, curtains and carpets… and more. The good news is that you can quickly and completely eliminate skunk smell inside and outside your home with just two safe and easy-to-use products. We know you’re desperate to get that skunk smell out of your home. Please think twice before trying a home remedy for eliminating skunk smell in your home. Not all of those so-called miracle solutions on the internet will be safe for your family or for the surfaces in and around your home. The last thing you need right now is to make the problem worse. Two proven skunk smell removers are Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer and Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer. These odor neutralizers work deeply and quickly to quickly remove skunk smell from virtually anything. Best of all, they are safe for use both inside and outside your home. They won’t stain fabrics or hard surfaces – or damage your lawn, plants and other shrubbery. Step 1: Get rid of the skunk smell outside the house first Like it or not, you need to get rid of the skunk smell outside your house first. Otherwise, the smell will just creep its way back inside – no matter how much cleaning you do. Dilute 1 cup of Purodora Animal Odor Neutralizer & Disinfectant in 1 gallon (4 L) of water. This odor neutralizer is safe for lawns and all plants, such as shrubs and flower beds.Use a spray bottle to spray the affected area and allow to air dry. No need to rinse. A single dose usually does the trick, but you can repeat the treatment if the skunk smell is very strong. Did you know? Purodora has effective odor removers for all types of tough odor problems: animals, smoke, farm, food, perspiration and more. Tackle your other tough odor problems! Step 2: Remove the skunk smell inside the house Now that you’ve eliminated the smell of skunk outside, you can take the battle indoors. Start by cleaning the walls, floors and ceilings: Mix 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer with 4 cups of water.Wet a clean cloth with the solution and thoroughly wipe down all hard surfaces.Allow to air dry. No rinsing required. Pro Tip Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer also doubles as a fantastic surface cleaner. So while you’re neutralizing the smell of skunk, you’re also leaving your walls, floors and ceilings gleaming. How to remove skunk smell from a house with a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system Skunk odor penetrates all absorbent materials – including the filters in ventilation, air exchanger and air conditioning systems. Clean the filter using 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer mixed with 4 cups of water. Do not rinse.Reinstall the filter while still wet with the product and run the system continuously for 24 to 48 hours. This will distributed Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer throughout the ducts and throughout the home to eliminate the smell of skunk from the ambient air. The skunk smell should completely disappear within 24 to 48 hours. If not, simply repeat the treatment. The goal is to eliminate 100% of the skunk smell. How to remove skunk smell from a house that does not have a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system Even if your house doesn’t have a ventilation, air exchanger or air conditioning system, you can still use Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer to get rid of the skunk smell in the air. Spray a clean cloth with 2 Tbsp of Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer mixed with 4 cups of water.Hang the cloth over or in front of a portable fan.Run the fan for one hour in each room that smells of skunk. How to get the skunk smell out of clothes and other fabrics If the skunk smell has also made its way into fabrics (sofas, carpets, curtain, clothing, etc.), use Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. This odor neutralizer is safe for fabrics and will not stain them. Spray Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer undiluted directly on the fabric surface.If the fabric is machine washable: Leave product on for 10 to 15 minutes then machine wash with regular detergent.If the fabric is NOT machine washable: Allow surface to air dry. No need to rinse. Pro Tip What to do if Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer leaves a dark ring on fabrics Alcohol-based products like Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer can leave a dark ring on some colored fabrics where the dye has not set properly. No need to worry! Simply rub the fabric with a damp cloth and the stain will immediately disappear. Don’t get caught empty handed! Get Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer and Purodora Disinfectant and Animal Odor Neutralizer today so that if your skunk ever comes back, you’ll be prepared. You and your family will be glad you did! Home sweet-smelling home It’s easy to panic when your home stinks of skunk. Fortunately, you now know exactly what to do! Just two safe and effective products, a little bit of elbow grease and your home will be smelling (and looking) like new again! Have a question about our products? Write, call or live chat with us. We’re always here to help. Purodora odor neutralizers are available online and at many pet supply stores. Check out our Find Us section to find the retailer nearest you.
