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How to eliminate damp odors in basement
Does your basement have a damp smell? Walls feel slightly wet to the touch? Noticed any water infiltration lately? These are all clues that you might have a humidity problem in your home. Before tackling the problem, you first have to figure out the cause. Is your home built on loamy soil? Do you have a crack in the foundation or a leaky window? Ever had plumbing problems or a backed-up sewer in the past? Once you know the cause of your damp basement, you can address the problem head-on. How to identify humidity problems in a basement There are several clues that can indicate a humidity problem in a home. Start by inspecting the home’s interior and exterior to make sure there aren’t several problems causing the excess humidity in the basement. If your basement smells damp, look for tell-tale signs such as: White spots on concreteBlackened gypsum panelsRotting wood floors or wallsCondensation on windowsDamp carpetsDeterioration or damage around exterior windows, the chimney or brickworkMold around cornices These signs will help you identify the root of the problem. How to get rid of damp smells in concrete, carpet or wood If your basement smells damp, treat all damp or musty-smelling surfaces with Damp Odor Neutralizer (safe to use on carpets, concrete, wood, etc.). Just follow the instructions on the label. Also eliminate the musty smell in the ambient air: Dilute 1/2 cup (120 ml) of Damp Odor Neutralizer in 1 gallon (4 liters) of water.Moisten a clean cloth with the mixture and hang it over a stand fan.Run the fan in the musty-smelling room for an hour or two.Repeat as needed. Got a more serious problem on your hands? Contact the Purodora Lab team. We’ll be happy to help you find a solution. Got a question about Purodora Lab products? Write to us or give us a call! We care about your satisfaction and will be happy to answer all your questions!
Water damage in home: 3 things to do first
A flood or water damage in a home can be panic-inducing for anyone. Knowing what to do and acting quickly are key. Obviously, you first need to stop the source of the flood or water damage. Then you need to dry everything out and repair the damage. Here are some expert tips to keep in mind if you decide to do this work yourself so that you don’t inadvertently expose your home to mold growth and permanent dank or musty smells. Remove all traces of water and dry affected areas According to the disaster restoration specialists at Steamatic, here are the first steps to take in the event of a flood or water damage in a home: Disconnect the powerMove furniture and electrical appliances to a safe, dry space.Quickly sop up the water from the floor with old towels and a bucket. (If the sewers in your neighborhood aren’t blocked, you can pour the water down the drain. Otherwise, dump it on your lawn or any other permeable surface. Some vacuums can also pick up water.)Dry the affected areas completely. (Using fans and dehumidifiers will help speed up the process.) Note that wet drywall is a great medium for mold growth, so affected areas will probably need to cut away. For baseboard trim, Steamatic recommends taking a quick look: “If you have baseboard trim, take it up first, and if it’s made from pressboard it will likely not be salvageable. If it was wood, you might be able to save it.” These above steps should be done as soon as possible. Next, you need fully prevent mold growth. This step is not to be taken lightly. Otherwise, you may end up with poor air quality in your home, exposing you and your family to potential health problems such as asthma, respiratory problems, etc. Disinfect and prevent mold growth Once surface are dry, spray them with a good disinfectant to destroy any bacteria that may have come up through sewage and toilets. Be sure to treat any and all areas that may have been exposed to water. The disinfectant will eliminate the spore roots and prevent mold from growing.Always disinfect surfaces thoroughly and allow them to dry overnight. Eliminating musty smells from water-damaged surfaces Before closing up the walls or laying a new floor covering, make sure you get rid of all traces of musty smells first. Otherwise, the musty odor will remain and seep through your new walls and floors. To get rid of damp or humid smells, use a product specifically designed for this purpose, such as Damp Odor Neutralizer. For surfaces such as concrete, plywood, rough wood, walls, etc.: Dilute ½ cup (120 ml) of Damp Odor Neutralizer in 1 gallon (4 liters) of water.Use a spray bottle or cloth to apply diluted neutralizer directly to affected surface.Allow surface to air dry. Damp Odor Neutralizer can also be used with a carpet cleaner to remove musty smells from carpets. Did you know?Odor molecules are volatile, which means they also end up in the air. To eliminate the musty smell in your home completely, you’ll also need to treat the ambient air. If you have an air conditioning or air exchange system: Spray the filters with the diluted Damp Odor Neutralizer.Reinstall the still-wet filters and run the system for an hour or so to distribute the odor neutralizer throughout the air ducts and the ambient air. If you don’t have an air conditioning or air exchange system: Spray the diluted Damp Odor Neutralizer onto a clean cloth.Hang the damp cloth over a standing fan.Run the fan for one hour in the affected room.Respray the cloth and repeat this step in each room. You may need to repeat this process several times in a room with a strong musty smell. Eventually, the odor neutralizer will reach all the odor molecules suspended in the air and the musty smell will be gone for good!
Six tips to prevent unpleasant odours in your home
The holiday season is approaching and preparations are well underway, but what about those little odor problems around the house? Purodora Lab offers a complete range of products to help you eliminate any unpleasant odour. From cigarette odors to pet odors, garbage odors to moisture odors, we've got specialized products that will quickly make a difference. Removing unpleasant odours from the air Whether you want to eliminate a bad odor or simply freshen up the air, there's a more effective method than using an air freshener or candle. (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer is ideal for eliminating pet odors from room air, and leaves a fresh scent for several days. If you have a ventilation system or air exchanger, we recommend spraying the diluted (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer directly onto the filters and switching on the unit. By using this product in this way, you can eliminate unpleasant odours in the ventilation ducts and throughout the ambient air.If you don't have a ventilation system, you can spray the diluted product onto a clean cloth and attach it to a standing fan. Then turn on the fan for about an hour in each room you wish to treat. For cigarette odours in the air, we suggest you use the same technique as with (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer, but instead use Smoke Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer for hard surfaces. This product is specifically formulated to eliminate cigarette odors in the air and in the home.If you're dealing with the smell of moisture in the air, use the same technique as above, but this time using a dilution of Damp Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer. This product works wonders for eliminating musty or damp odors in the home. Neutralize unpleasant odors on textiles Some of your sofas, carpets, mattresses or cushions may give off unpleasant odors and be difficult or impossible to clean. Why not use products that are specifically designed for use on fabrics and that will effectively eliminate unpleasant odors?If you have a problem with dog, damp or cigarette odors on fabrics, we recommend spraying Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics & Ambiant Air. This product is an odor neutralizer that quickly eliminates moisture, cigarette or dog odors from any fabric, without damaging the fabric. And because it's alcohol-based, it won't cause mildew on thicker surfaces like mattresses, sofas or cushions. Removing unpleasant odours from garbage cans To get rid of bad smells coming from the trash, the best product to use is Garbage Bin & Container Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer. In less than a few minutes, the unpleasant odors will be completely gone, whether it's an odor in a trash can, recycling bin or compost bin. Simply empty the bin of its contents and spray Garbage Bin & Container Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer all over, including the lid. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Spray again before putting on the bag. Eliminating odours in the cage or litter box If you have a cat, rat, mouse, ferret or other small animal at home, their cage or litter box may be giving off unpleasant odors. To avoid this unpleasant odor, we recommend cleaning and neutralizing the smell of urine or excrement with Small Animal Cage Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer or Litter Box Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer. These products are safe for pets and eliminate odors encrusted in the plastic or metal tray. Simply empty the cage or litter box of its contents and spray Small Animal Cage Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer or Litter Box Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer all over the interior. Leave the product to work for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Afterwards, you can put clean litter back inside the box or cage, and the unpleasant odours will be completely gone! Removing unpleasant odours from your dog During winter, it can be more difficult to shampoo your dog. To avoid wet hair odors, we recommend Skunk Odor Neutralizer for Pets. This product is an odor neutralizer for pet hair and skunk odors. It requires no rinsing, is dermatologically tested and non-irritating, and is an effective way to eliminate unpleasant odors from a pet's coat. Simply spray the product directly onto the fur and rub or brush the animal to ensure thorough penetration. Eliminating unpleasant odours from your garbage disposal A garbage disposal is a great addition to any kitchen, but after a while it can become a source of unpleasant odors. To neutralize this waste odor effectively, we recommend the use of (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer. This product is highly effective in neutralizing the smell of food encrusted in the pipe. The first thing to do is to soak a sponge in (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer Concentrate and clean the inside of your garbage disposal with this sponge. Then pour 120 ml (4 oz.) of the product into your grinder and leave overnight. This allows the product to neutralize the odor that has infiltrated the disposer. The next morning, simply turn on the disposer for a few minutes while running hot water through it. To prevent the smell from coming back, you can repeat the second stage of the treatment about once a week.
How to Remove Cigarette Smell from Furniture
Used furniture can be a great deal. But sometimes it comes with little “extras” such as unwanted odors. In this article, we explain how to easily get rid of cigarette, cigar or cannabis smells in furniture. How to permanently get cigarette smell out of furniture What you’ll need: One or two clean clothsSyringe and needle (if furniture has cushions)Bucket of waterPurodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for FabricsPurodora Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces The number of treatments needed to completely get the smoke smell out of furniture will depend on: How long the furniture was exposed to smokeHow many cigarettes were smoked in the house on a daily basisThe number of smokers in the house How to get cigarette smells out of wood furniture Recommended products: Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces and Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces is a neutral all-purpose cleaner and odor neutralizer that works on two levels: It cleans and dislodges nicotine particles from hard surfaces, and it instantly neutralizes odors from cannabis, cigarettes and cigars to eliminate the smell for good. Why use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces: Great all-purpose hard surface cleaner & odor neutralizerConcentrated – just a little product does the trickWater-based – won’t damage varnished surfacesNo rinsing required – simply apply to surface and allow to air dryLeaves a pleasant pine and citrus scent in the air for several hours after use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics instantly eliminates the smell of cigarette and cigar smoke on fabrics throughout the home (carpets, clothing, sofas, mattresses, etc.) and in the car (car seats, carpeting, seatbelts). Why use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics: Ready-to-use – No diluting required; simply spray surface and allow to air dryAlcohol-based – evaporates quickly to leave fabric surfaces dry in no timeWon’t stain fabrics or cause cushions to mildewLeaves a pleasant peach and sandalwood scent in the air for several hours after use How to clean wood furniture that smells of cigarettes Start by treating the varnished surfaces: Use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces, which is safe for varnished surfaces.Dilute 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the product in 1 gallon (4 L) of water.Use a clean cloth dampened with the mixture to wipe down all varnished surfaces. This will clean the surfaces and dislodge the nicotine particles trapped in the varnish.Allow surfaces to air dry. Next, treat the unvarnished wood surfaces: Use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics. Because it’s alcohol-based, it will evaporate quickly. It won’t cause unvarnished or untreated wood to swell, which can happen with a water-based product.Spray all unvarnished surfaces (such as the inside of drawers) with the undiluted product. This will dislodge the nicotine particles embedded in the untreated wood.Allow surfaces to air dry. How to get rid of cigarette smells in a sofa Recommended product: Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics How to clean a fabric sofa that smells of cigarette smoke Spray the entire sofa (all fabric surfaces) with Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics.Allow surfaces to air dry; no rinsing required. Sofa smells really strongly of cigarettes? The smell may be embedded deep in the cushions. Here’s what you do: Use a syringe and a needle to inject Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics deep into each cushion.Make multiple injections per cushion (about an inch apart) to reach all the embedded smoke particles.Then, spray the entire sofa (all fabric surfaces) with the same product. Because Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics is alcohol-based, it will evaporate quickly. It won’t stain fabrics or cause cushions to mildew (which can happen with a water-based odor neutralizer). And because the product evaporates quickly, your sofa and cushions will be dry in no time. How to clean a leather sofa Leather absorbs odors easily. Here’s how to get rid of cigarette smells on a leather couch. Gently wipe leather surfaces with a soft clean cloth sprayed with Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics.Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off any excess product on the leather surfaces. Really strong cigarette smell in your leather sofa? The smell may be embedded deep in the cushions. Here’s what you do: Use a syringe and a needle to inject the product into the cushions.When injecting into leather cushions, always inject the needle at the seams to avoid making holes in the leather.Make multiple injections and try to angle the needle to reach the different sections of the cushion. PRO TIPS When cleaning leather, spray the product onto a cloth, never directly onto the leather surface.Always test an inconspicuous area to ensure product compatibility.Leather tends to absorb odors deeply. Several treatments may be needed to completely eliminate the cigarette smell in leather.WARNING! Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics is alcohol-based and may not be suitable for imitation leather containing dyes. Save time and money with multi-use products Did you know? Purodora products are designed to eliminate specific odors, but can be used to clean all sorts of surfaces in and around your home! Also use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics to get rid of: Dog smellsDamp, humidity or musty smellsFarm smells Also use Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces to: Clean floors and walls (wood, ceramic, vinyl, concrete)It’ll leave your home with a lovely pine and citrus scent
Cigarette Smell Coming from Neighbor: 3 Ways to Minimize Cigarette Odors
Lots of smokers look for proven ways to get rid of cigarette smells in their home or car. But sometimes non-smokers need to eliminate cigarette odors, too. Such as apartment and condo dwellers who have a neighbor that smokes. Eliminating a neighbor’s second-hand smoke can be tricky. But there are a few easy ways to reduce the cigarette smell in your apartment, condo, townhouse – or even detached home. This article explains how. 1. Stop cigarette smells from entering through your windows Many smokers prefer to smoke outside, such as on their balcony. Or, in bad weather, they’ll sit by an open window and blow the smoke outside. If your balcony door or window is close to that of your neighbour, tobacco odors can easily seep into your apartment this way. Fix: Close all “smoke-entry” windows and doors whenever your neighbor smokes. If you want to air out your apartment, open windows as far from your neighbour’s smoking as possible. This will help prevent tobacco smells from entering your home. 2. Clean the filters on your stove hood, air exchanger or ventilation system Odors can easily seep from one apartment to another – even in buildings that are well insulated. Smoke is especially good at travelling through small holes in walls, plumbing systems and ventilation ducts. If you’ve ever noticed a cigarette smell in your bathroom – or around your range hood, air exchanger or ventilation system – these entry points are probably where the smoke smell is coming from. Fix: Clean the filters with Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces. This all-purpose cleaner contains an odor neutralizer that specifically targets tobacco odors. If you’re a condo owner, consider sealing any gaps or spaces that cigarette smoke may be seeping through. You can ask your smoking neighbor to do the same in their unit to create a better seal to minimize the spread of cigarette odors. If you’re a tenant, talk to your landlord first. 3. Use an odor neutralizer, not an air freshener If you want to truly remove the smell of cigarettes from the ambient air in your apartment or condo, you need to use an odor neutralizer, not an air freshener. Air fresheners use scents to temporarily mask unwanted odors. In contrast, odor neutralizers bond with and modify the odor-causing molecules so there’s no odor left at all. To eliminate smoke smells from fabrics: Use Smoke Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics & Ambient Air. Simply spray it on clothes, curtains or fabric furniture smelling of tobacco and let the product act. No need to rinse. To eliminate smoke smells in the ambient air in your apartment or condo: If you have a ventilation system or air exchanger system, spray the filter with Smoke Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics & Ambient Air. This is the easiest way to eliminate smoke odors. As the system runs, it will circulate the product throughout your apartment. After this initial treatment, you can simply respray the filters as needed. Don’t have a ventilation system? Spray Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Fabrics & Ambient Air on a clean cloth. Simply hang the cloth over a pedestal fan and run it for an hour or so in every room that smells of tobacco. Pro tip You may need to repeat the process a few times for the product to treat all the air in the room, but don’t worry – it will do the trick. The longer you run the fan, the more the product will spread throughout the room and come into contact with all the nicotine-smelling particles. You can repeat this treatment from time to time whenever you notice the cigarette smell returning. Breathing easy when you have a neighbor who smokes Eliminating a neighbor’s second-hand smoke can be tricky. Air fresheners only layer one smell on top of another, and odor neutralizers need to come into contact the source of the smell to be 100% effective. You may never be able to get rid of your neighbor’s cigarette smell completely, but the above tips will help you keep the smell to a minimum. You’ll be able to breathe easy – until your neighbor finally quits smoking, or you find a new place to live.
How to Get Dog Pee Smell Out of a Carpet?
A dog is a man’s best friend. Until it pees on the carpet, that is. Getting rid of dog urine smell from carpets can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be costly. Or damaging to your carpet. Here’s a proven solution that safely gets even old dog urine smell out of carpets – including thick carpet with an underlay. Best product to clean dog pee from carpets We recommend the alcohol-based odor neutralizer Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. Here’s why: It’s easy to use and it neutralizes the smell of any animal urine. Unlike other products that temporarily mask animal urine odor, it eliminates the odor permanently.It won’t discolor carpets.It’s safe for people and pets.It’s not enzyme-based. That means it works even on urine that has been soaked into the carpet for years. Cleaning up dog urine isn’t enough. You need to neutralize it. People are often tempted to try a home-made solution using the products they have on hand, such as vinegar and baking soda, or soda water. Proceed with caution as mixing these household items can sometimes discolor carpets. And if you decide to call in the big guns and hire a carpet cleaning expert, make sure their cleaning products contain animal urine odor neutralizing agents. Otherwise, you’ll never fully get the dog pee smell out of your carpet and you’ll be spending your money for nothing. How to clean dog pee from a carpet – step-by-step instructions Here’s how to safely completely eliminate dog urine smell from any carpet – high pile, low pile, with underlay – you name it! String off the area where the dog peed on the carpet. Make the circle 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 cm) bigger than the visible stain to make sure you get ALL of the urine.Neutralize the dog pee smell in the carpet with Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. Getting dog pee smell out of a thin carpet Simply spray Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer directly on the area where your pet urinated. Let it work for a few minutes and repeat if needed. Getting dog pee smell out of a thick carpet Use a syringe to inject Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer all the way into the base of the carpet fibers where the urine has pooled. Start by working from the outside of the circle inward, injecting 10 cc of Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer at 1-inch (2.5-cm) intervals.Generously spray the entire surface of the circle with Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer. Let it work for a few minutes and repeat as needed. 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. How to get old dog pee smell out of a carpet If you’re dealing with an old pee stain – or if your pet has urinated on the same spot several times – it’s possible the urine has seeped all the way into the carpet underlay or even the wood base underneath. Be sure to treat this area as well, not just the surface of the carpet. Pee happens. Be ready. Rare is the dog that has never had an accident. Buy Purodora Urine Odor Neutralizer today so that if your dog goes on the carpet all of a sudden, 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.
How to eliminate a bad odor in a freezer or fridge?
Do you want to store good meals in your freezer, but a bad smell is coming out? Have you forgotten leftover meat in your fridge and the bad smell has spread everywhere inside? To remedy homemade recipes that don't always work, use Purodora Lab products! Our products contain odor neutralizers specifically designed to eliminate the molecule that creates the bad smell. Odor problem in the freezer or fridge Even if you throw away spoiled food and wash your refrigerator or freezer, the bad smell may still be present. This is because freezers and refrigerators are made of plastic. Bad odor molecules penetrate the pores of the plastic, and even if you clean the appliance, the smell will still be present if you don't use the right products. The first step when you discover a bad smell in your freezer or refrigerator is to remove all food and containers from the appliance (it must be completely empty). Be sure to throw away any spoiled food that might give off a bad odor. Then, unplug the freezer or refrigerator to neutralize the odor. Method for removing odors in a fridge or freezer Start the treatment by spraying the Waste Odor Neutralizer inside the appliance. Let it sit for 15 minutes and wipe with a clean cloth. The Waste Odor Neutralizer is a ready-to-use cleaner that contains an effective odor neutralizer against spoiled meat odors.Then mix a cap of bleach in half a bucket of lukewarm water and rinse the inside of the appliance 1 to 2 times to remove the odor of the neutralizer contained in the Waste Odor Neutralizer. The purpose of this step is that we do not want to leave an odor that could be absorbed by food. If the odor is very strong and has been present for a long time, rinse the inside of the appliance 2 to 3 times. Finish by wiping the appliance with a clean cloth and start the appliance. The spoiled meat smell will have completely disappeared! Customer satisfaction is our priority. If you have questions about our products, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer all your questions!
How to remove bad odors from your car?
Musty, farm, or sour milk odors can permeate a car's upholstery and linger for a long time. If you're dealing with one of these bad smells in your car, you may have tried unsuccessfully to eliminate it with a home remedy. What you need instead is an odor neutralizer to eliminate the problem at its source. Here's how to remove bad odors from your car! Removing Damp or Musty Odors from Your Car Several reasons can explain the appearance of a musty smell in your car: water infiltration, seasonal changes, etc. Here's how using Fabric Smoke Odor Neutralizer will allow you to completely neutralize this bad odor.Throughout the year, the carpets in our car can absorb a lot of water. Over time, these can emit a damp smell. To remove the damp smell from carpets, seats, and even the ambient air, we recommend using the Fabric Smoke Odor Neutralizer. This product is formulated to remove cigarette smell, dampness, or musty odors from fabrics or ambient air. It's very simple to use! Spray the product on the carpets or fabric seats and let it air dry. Since the Fabric Smoke Odor Neutralizer is alcohol-based and not water-based, it dries quickly and doesn't stain fabrics. Plus, it leaves a pleasant lemon scent throughout your car's interior! Eliminating Farm Odor in Your Car If you live or work on a farm, this odor may have seeped into your car's fabrics over time. Before treating this odor, it's important to understand that it has infiltrated everywhere in your car, especially the seats and carpets.To quickly remove farm odor, we recommend using the Fabric Smoke Odor Neutralizer. This is an odor neutralizer that eliminates farm odor from fabrics. Simply spray it on your car seats, carpets, and even seat belts and let the product work. As it is alcohol-based, it will not stain or damage fabrics. If the odor has been present for a long time, you may need to repeat this treatment as the odor is deeper in the seats and carpets. Unlike an air freshener that masks odors, the Fabric Smoke Odor Neutralizer eliminates them at the source, permanently. Removing Sour Milk Odor from Your Car Did you spill a milk-based drink in your car? In hot weather, the odor may persist even if you've cleaned up the mess.To eliminate this sour milk odor from your car seats or carpets, we first recommend cleaning the smelly surface with Hard, Non-Porous Surface Disinfectant and Pet Odor Neutralizer (see dilution on the bottle). You can clean it with a small cloth or a carpet cleaning machine.Afterward, we recommend using Urine Odor Neutralizer. This is an odor neutralizer that eliminates sour milk odors from fabrics, even if the odor has been present for a while. In addition, since this product is alcohol-based, it doesn't stain fabrics and dries quickly. To remove the sour milk odor from the car, simply spray the Urine Odor Neutralizer on the fabric seat or carpet and let the product work. If the seat is leather, we recommend testing it in an inconspicuous area to ensure there's no discoloration. Spray the product onto a cloth and gently rub the area where the odor originates. Then wipe with a dry cloth.If the odor has penetrated the seat, you will need to inject the Urine Odor Neutralizer using a syringe and needle, as the liquid will have penetrated deeper into the cushion. Start by marking the area to be treated with a small string and inject the Urine Odor Neutralizer from the outside of this circle inward to create concentric circles. Finish the treatment by spraying the product on the seat. If it's a leather seat, inject the Urine Odor Neutralizer through the leather seams to avoid damaging it. Unlike an air freshener that temporarily masks odors, this product will effectively neutralize the bad odor.
Smelly Carpet: The 4 Most Common Odors and How to Remove Them
The carpets in our homes protect our floors and absorb water and dirt. However, they can sometimes retain unpleasant odors that are very off-putting when we enter our home. Here are the four most common carpet odors and how to effectively eliminate them in minutes. Removing musty odors from a carpet In rainy and snowy weather, our entrance mat absorbs much more water than usual, and after a while, it may emit a musty odor. To quickly eliminate this odor, we recommend spraying Fabric Smoke Odor Eliminator all over your carpet. This product acts as soon as it touches the source of the bad odor, and in a few minutes, the musty smell will have completely disappeared. If the water has completely soaked through the carpet and it is wet on both sides, you can spray the Fabric Smoke Odor Eliminator on the other side to ensure complete elimination of the musty odor.If you want to clean your musty carpet, you can use Humidity Odor Eliminator. Simply dilute 120 ml of this product in four liters of water and pour it into a carpet cleaning machine. Then clean your carpet and let it dry with a fan. Eliminating cat or dog urine odor from a carpet Your cat or dog gets nervous when you have visitors and has an accident on your entrance mat or living room carpet. Effectively neutralize this bad odor with Urine Odor Eliminator. This product is very effective for urine odors and does not damage fabrics. If your carpet is thin, simply spray the product on the area affected by the urine odor (both sides of the carpet) and let it dry. If you want to clean your carpet, we recommend diluting 4 ounces of Hard, Non-Porous Surface Disinfectant and Pet Odor Eliminator in 4 liters of water and adding this dilution to a carpet cleaning machine. Then clean the carpet and let it dry with a fan.If your carpet is thicker, simply use a small string to draw a circle around the urine area and enlarge it by a few centimeters (the area where the urine is located may have expanded a bit). Then, using a syringe with a needle, inject the Urine Odor Eliminator, starting treatments from the outside of the circle inwards (see diagram below). Inject 3 to 5 ml of product and space each injection about 1 inch apart. Finally, spray the Urine Odor Eliminator on the treated area and let it dry. Neutralizing dog odor If your dog always lies on your carpet and its fur gives off a bad smell, the carpet fibers may absorb this odor and then emit a dog or wet fur smell. To quickly get rid of this bad odor, simply spray Pet Bedding Odor Eliminator all over the fabric and let it work. This product is specifically formulated to eliminate dog odor on carpets, even if the odor has been present for a long time. This product is safe for animals and does not damage fabrics. It is recommended to always test on a small, inconspicuous area and not use on fabrics that may stain in the presence of water. If you want to clean your carpet, simply use the same method as mentioned above with the Pet Odor Disinfectant and Eliminator and the carpet cleaner. Removing sweat odor During winter, our boots and feet can sometimes give off a sweat odor. By taking off our shoes on the same carpet every day, after a while it can start to smell like sweat. To remove this bad odor, we recommend spraying the Fabric Smoke Odor Eliminator directly on the carpet and letting the product work. Expert tip If you find any of these odor problems on other absorbent surfaces like curtains, clothes, or bedding, you can treat them in the same way as with a carpet.
Traveling safely by car with your dog or cat
Car rides can become real nightmares if your pet is not comfortable in the car: anxiety, agitation, barking, vomiting... Not to mention the dangers an animal can pose if it is free to roam as it pleases. Here are some tips to make car travel with Fido and Fluffy go smoothly! Safety on the road with a pet From a legislative standpoint, the Highway Safety Code stipulates that any load in a vehicle (the animal in this case) must be placed so as not to obstruct the driver's view and must not be a source of danger in the event of a potential impact. The animal must therefore be restrained by a safety device. For large dogs, a safety net or barrier can be ideal for separating the front and rear of the car. There are also a multitude of transport crates available in different sizes and formats to suit everyone. Be careful, however, to ensure that the crate is stable/secured. It is also possible to purchase a harness, which can be attached to your vehicle's seat belt, and will prevent your pet from moving around during the trip. Stressed animals in the car? There are solutions! Some dogs are very stressed in the car and will therefore tend to bark, salivate excessively, tremble, and eventually vomit. Here are some tips to avoid these situations, or at least reduce their intensity: Do not feed your dog 2-3 hours before getting in the car, especially if they suffer from motion sickness; Acclimate your dog to car travel from a young age; Try to establish a positive association with the car, for example by taking them to the park or forest, so that they want to go back in the car. They should not associate the car with, for example, a visit to the veterinarian, as they will then be reluctant to get back in the car; Ensure good air circulation and that your pet has safe access to an air source so they can oxygenate and reduce their nausea (if applicable). And if your pet gets sick in the car... If there's nothing you can do, and your dog or cat gets sick every time you go for a drive, take them to a veterinarian who can recommend appropriate medication. To clean up messes made by Fido and Fluffy, Purodora suggests the Hard Surface Disinfectant and Pet Odor Neutralizer for cleaning fabrics, leather, and surfaces, which will also eliminate bad odors. However, if your pet's vomit has penetrated the inside of the seat, we suggest the Urine Odor Neutralizer, an odor neutralizer specifically designed to eliminate urine, vomit, or fecal odors in the car. This product will release a pleasant scent of cleanliness for several hours. Insert the product with a syringe and needle into the seat and spray on carpets to completely neutralize bad odors left by your pet. Can you leave a pet in a parked car? You should never leave your pet alone in the car while you run an errand or two. Even if you leave the windows slightly open, your pet risks suffering from heatstroke, which could be fatal.Indeed, dogs do not regulate their body temperature as easily as humans. The only way they can cool down is by panting. But when dogs pant in the car, they are still breathing hot air. Their body temperature thus rises quickly, even if it is not a heatwave. In 2016, 800 interventions were carried out in Quebec on dogs that had suffered from heatstroke. Irreversible damage to your pet can occur in just thirty minutes. Therefore, avoid leaving your pet alone in the car at all times.
Removing cigarette odor: 4 frequently asked questions
To quickly solve a cigarette smoke odor problem, most people will turn to a simple and effective tool: the Internet, which gathers a lot of information, some of which is more reliable than others. To facilitate your search for effective solutions, we answer 4 frequently asked questions about cigarette smoke odor problems! Thanks to our expertise in odor neutralization, you will find answers to your questions, as well as an effective solution to get rid of tobacco odors in your home. Repainting walls to mask cigarette odor: Is it effective? When you want to eliminate cigarette odor in a house or apartment, it is important not to repaint the walls before treating them. Indeed, bad odor particles are on the walls, and when you apply a coat of paint, it will seal them (because paint is a sealant). Once sealed, the odor becomes impossible to treat and will eventually reappear. It is therefore essential to clean your walls with a good odor neutralizer, namely Smoke Odor Neutralizer for Hard Surfaces, before applying a coat of paint. Can cigarette odor be removed with bleach? The Internet offers various home remedies, including using bleach to remove cigarette odor. Although this household product is effective for all sorts of things, it is not formulated or designed to eliminate nicotine odor particles on walls. After cleaning, you will only smell the strong odor of bleach, but when it dissipates, the tobacco smell will resurface, and it is likely to be even more pronounced than before. To eliminate cigarette odor in the house, should I treat the ventilation system? Cigarette smoke permeates everywhere. It is therefore normal for tobacco odor to be found in places we would not have thought to treat, such as inside walls, the ventilation system, and the ambient air. The odor can even penetrate absorbent materials like wood, plastic, clothes, curtains, and carpets. It is therefore essential, when treating your house for cigarette odor, to wash the ventilation system filters and neutralize the odor in the ambient air by following the correct procedure. How to remove cigarette odor quickly? To achieve the desired results and completely remove cigarette odor, you will need patience, especially when the cigarette odor is strong and has been present for a long time.In the case of cigarette smoke, nicotine particles will permeate various fabrics (carpets, curtains, sofas, clothes, etc.) as well as walls, ceilings, cabinets, etc. The odor also permeates the ventilation system. Therefore, the entire room where the odor originates, and often the entire apartment, must be treated. Patience is required, but don't worry, if you follow all the correct steps to remove cigarette odor in the house, your problem will surely be solved.
How do I disinfect surfaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Do you own a business that is open during a pandemic? Do you work for an essential service and are responsible for disinfection? Do you want to reduce the spread of viruses among your family members? Then you probably know the importance of disinfecting hard, non-porous surfaces! But how do you know if you're disinfecting properly? Since Covid-19 and other viruses are invisible to the naked eye, it's best to know how to disinfect surfaces effectively. Here's how to use your (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer ! How to use Disinfectant for hard, non-porous surfaces and pet odor neutralizer 1. Dilute the productPour 100 ml of (D-500) Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Disinfectant & Animal Odor Neutralizer into 900 ml of lukewarm water.2. Pre-clean heavily soiled areas and remove debris.Disinfectants are most effective when used on clean surfaces. We therefore recommend cleaning surfaces before disinfecting.3. Spray product dilution onto hard, non-porous surfaces.4. Leave surface wet for 10 minutesIt's important to respect the suggested contact time to obtain the desired result, i.e. 100% effective disinfection!5. Then wipe clean with a paper towel or clean cloth. 6. Rinse with drinking water in certain situationsFor daycare, school, hospital and home environments, a potable water rinse is recommended for hard, non-porous surfaces or objects that may come into direct contact with children of oral exploration age. A potable water rinse is also recommended for hard, non-porous surfaces or objects that may come into direct contact with food, such as countertops, eating and drinking utensils, and food processing equipment. Avoid contact with food. General tips for good disinfection The most frequently touched surfaces are the most likely to be contaminated. That's why you need to pay special attention to them, ensuring frequent and effective disinfection. For example, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), frequently touched surfaces in indoor public places should be cleaned and disinfected at least once a day, and more if possible. In households with children, frequently handled toys and objects should also be cleaned and disinfected daily. Whether you're disinfecting surfaces at home, in a business or in an essential services facility, identify frequently touched surfaces and objects to ensure rigorous follow-up. These surfaces can include door handles, chair arms, tables, light switches, control levers for electronic equipment, water faucets, elevator buttons, stair railings, toilets and more. The best way to disinfect surfaces depends on the product used. The instructions on your product label will give you valuable information on the appropriate way to use the disinfectant. You'll find that, depending on the context of use, the instructions may vary. Some interesting facts about disinfection What's the difference between cleaning and disinfecting a surface?Cleaning removes dirt, while disinfection, using specialized products, kills microorganisms. That's why it's important to use a disinfectant, not just a cleaner. Is your disinfectant effective against Covid-19?Health Canada recognizes the effectiveness of several disinfectants available on the market. To inform the public about products that can be used to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Health Canada has published a list of certified hard surface disinfectants. The products listed have an 8-digit DIN identification number. This number confirms that your disinfectant is approved and safe for use in Canada. For example, the DIN for Purodora Lab's Disinfectant for hard and non-porous surfaces and pet odor neutralizer is 02505525, so you'll find it in the list! To effectively disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces, it's essential to start by selecting a quality disinfectant product, reading the manufacturer's instructions, and following the recommended usage steps based on the specific context. By adhering to these simple guidelines, you'll maintain a clean and safe environment, helping to prevent the spread of viruses! Sources https://www.inspq.qc.ca/publications/3054-nettoyage-desinfection-surfaces-covid19 https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/medicaments-produits-sante/desinfectants/covid-19.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html
