Embarrassed by the Pet Stains on Your Furniture? 5 Things You Can Do

We all love our pets, but they can wreak havoc on your furniture, whether indoors or outdoors. To maintain the look and feel of your home without letting embarrassing pet stains and odors break the rhythm, use the following five tips:

Here are 5 things you can do to help with pet stains!

Homemade Cleansers

Before you worry about buying brand-new furniture for your home or porch, consider using some simple but effective homemade cleaners.

Of course, you might purchase the equivalent from the store, but why bother when you have all the ingredients on hand at home?

Here are some of the most common and simple pet-stain cleansers:

• Vinegar and baking soda spray
• Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mix
• Citrus enzyme cleanser

With just baking soda and a few other well-chosen household items, you can arm yourself against pet stains and odors.

From lemons and brown sugar to nature’s odor-eliminator (baking soda), achieve a clean appearance and smell for your furniture.

Machine-Wash

Not everyone has the ability to throw their prized love seat into the washing machine, but certain pieces of furniture might warrant this simple cleaning solution.

Determine where the stain is, and if possible, remove the furniture cover or piece.

Check the tag to see if the piece allows for machine wash treatments.

Use your regular detergent just as you would with a regular load. But, then add in a regular box of baking soda as well.

Then, air-dry the item to ensure it maintains its proper shape and threading.

Air Freshener

Although no one should use a scent to cover up another existing unpleasant smell, air fresheners have their place in odor neutralization.

Consider investing in a non-toxic natural air freshener that helps break down unpleasant odors.

Use this tool in congruence with cleansers and other odor-eliminating techniques to ensure that your furniture regains a clean and non-offending smell.

Re-upholstery

If you’re into the do-it-yourself course of action, countless options arise to solve your pet stain problem.

For actual furniture rejuvenation, you must remove every part of the furniture except for its wooden frame.

After you learn the complete process and materials required, you can start fresh with your favorite chair or couch, even the ottoman.

Just make sure to use safety equipment and remove all the stuffing and fabric that may hold an odor.

New Pieces

When all else fails, consider the investment of new furniture, or even new furniture pieces.

Outdoor furniture, from places like Design Furnishings, comes with a myriad of different options to help you mix and match with your existing pieces.

Remove old chair cushions and get new ones to eliminate unfriendly smells and unsightly stains.

Enjoy the opportunity to refresh your setup and add new color and style.

Whatever you decide, know that there are ways to deal with your pet’s “smell” without the actual removal of the pet itself!