Best carpet cleaners & deodorizers according to redditors
We found 46 Reddit comments discussing the best carpet cleaners & deodorizers. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 46 Reddit comments discussing the best carpet cleaners & deodorizers. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You need an enzymatic cleaner. I had a mildew problem or something going on with some cedar boards in my basement. Didn't smell like cedar, and it smelled musty. I used Bac-A-Zap with excellent results. Isn't super toxic spraying it on (wear a mask, but the smell is sort of pine-y). Takes one or two applications, and the smell should go away over the course of a week. I noticed improvement right away.
Sprinkle this on everything, let it sit for half an hour, and vacuum it. If it can get rid of a combination of gross pet smells, it can get rid of your spice scent!
My husband is allergic (to EVVVVEERRRRRRYTHIIIINGGG) and I clean every other day. The bedroom is off limits to animals. I will shower before going to bed, as will he. Bedsheets and washed and change twice a week. INVEST IN AIR PURIFIERS! I have a large one for the living room, and two others for our bedroom and the animal room. Additionally I also use the linked products a lot. I use the carpet stuff every other time I vacuum, the pet stuff every other day, and the febreeze pretty much every day. Good luck hope this helps! It helped my bubble boy.
3 Pk, Febreze Fabric Refresher Allergen Reducer Clean Splash Air Freshener 16.9 FL OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016WVCXHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uw-xCb3BCR6YW
Arm & Hammer Carpet & Room Allergen Reducer & Odor Eliminator, 42.6-oz. Shaker Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NYVSBHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2w-xCbYKS9RSP
Allerpet Cat Pet Dander Remover - Ditch Allergy Shampoo & Deshedding Tools Gives Best Allergen Relief, 100% Non-Toxic & Safe for Pets, Good for Fur & Skin + Bonus Applicator Mitt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MA2AYYN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ix-xCb7G5JPF2
I use a different version of the allerpet because I don't have cats but it works well.
Hm, I haven't had much dirt to deal with, nothing that a vacuum didn't cover. I would try a cloth, blot that shit don't rub it. If that doesn't work, the people at golfmk6.com (there is a golfmk7.com as well) swear by this stuff. That site is often better than this one for answering random questions. The search function is awful though, so use google, "site:golfmk7.com fabric cleaner" or something like that.
Scotch guard does make an auto stain remover as well and honestly any fabric cleaner is probably fine, just don't go overboard until you know it isn't leaving a mark.
There's something you can get called "enzyme cleaner". It's used to destroy cat urine smells. It's not like a perfume. It contains enzymes and bacteria that actually digest the urine(and other bodily liquids) and give off gas.
I would recommend getting some enzyme cleaner. You can buy a gallon at most pet supply stores, but it's generally much cheaper to get it at janitorial supply stores. Or you can get it on Amazon for about $20 per gallon.
When applying it to anything that smells bad, don't dilute or spray. Soak thoroughly for at least 15 minutes to half an hour. Then wash.
Leak Lizard Zorba strips.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/7523269-Diversey-Lizard-Spillage-Containment/dp/B01NAAR4E1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leak+lizard&qid=1567872662&s=gateway&sr=8-1
My cat and dog shed a lot, so we run the Roomba whenever we take the dog out of the house. We got an older model that was refurbished so it was cheaper but it still is a big help! Without it I think we would literally have tumbleweeds.
I also sweep just about every other day and vacuum about every 4 days, using this every time I vacuum. I also vacuum the couch sometimes and use that stuff on the couch too.
I also have covers for our couch that I rotate and wash. My dog sleeps on a bed like this that is easy to hose off, and I just have a few comforters and blankets I use on top of the bed to make it comfier that I rotate and wash every week.
Perhaps it still smells and I just can no longer tell, but I honestly do think it all keeps my house smelling pretty fresh.
use this for your stains. https://www.amazon.com/STAIN-X-PRO-CARPET-UPHOLSTERY-SHAMPOO/dp/B008LYBWC2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484841356&sr=8-5&keywords=stain-x
I sell it at my store and it works wonders.
Apparently it's a heated portable carpet extractor...
http://www.amazon.com/Xaact-X-100HSS-Portable-Extractor-Capacity/dp/B008RO6YX8
My cat hasn't pooped in the litterbox for several years now. Rarely he'll try starting there, but he always ends up running and scattering the poop along his path. Our best guess is that he has (had?) something painful when he poops, which spooks him and makes him run away. Maybe even litter dust? There's no blood and the vets haven't been able to find anything. He seems perfectly healthy otherwise, and he's 17, so we're just resigned to cleaning it up for the rest of his life.
We use this cleaner, which seems effective enough as long as the poop is solid. Use a wet wipe to clean off the worst of it, spray the cleaner, come back with paper towels to press it dry ~15 minutes later. That's probably easier than shampooing every time, at least.
As for potential solutions, there are a couple things that sometimes help for us. We leave a paper shopping bag on the floor for him to play with, and sometimes he'll poop in one of those instead of on the floor. I've read that some cats prefer enclosed litterboxes, but we haven't tried that. Sometimes he'll start on a towel on the floor, so there might be some preference there. Towels are much easier to clean than carpet! I've considered getting some puppy pads to try, but haven't done so yet. The pads are pretty effective for my uncle's dogs, and sometimes his cats use them instead of their litterbox. On the other hand, sometimes the cats pee on the pads and then try to "bury" it, which just crumples the pads up and sometimes makes them leak, so... be alert for that possibility.
Cloth seats? I have this problem with my 2010 Escape, every little thing stains these darn seats (it's a common issue with these cars, I had an 08 with the same fabric and the same problem), and the thing that worked the best was this thing: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Coral-DC22-Upholstery-Eliminator/dp/B0009IR0PQ I tried the Oxi-Clean brand and the Turtle Wax one too and neither of them worked well like this one.
If it's leather, IDK...
Oh that's awesome. I'd give this stuff a try. I had a bottle of orange Mio explode on my fabric seats, so I sprayed it down and set a rag on top of it. I left the bottle on top of that overnight (for pressure) and it was good as new the next day.
Coincidentally it's also great for dog pee on a carpet. That's how we found it.
I used this to clean the salt stains in my car. Just spray some on the stain, let soak for a few minutes and agitate with a scrub brush. Finally, suck it up with a wetvac and let dry.
Try using enzymes to break down the odor causing compounds:
https://www.amazon.com/Bac-A-Zap-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-1_gallon/dp/B007MCJJWE
For illustration only. There are many manufacturers to choose from.
Use an enzymatic cleaner. Spray on, leave it on for 5 minutes so the enzymes can do their work to break down the urine (make sure the surface stays wet, so respray if necessary) then wipe up. It smells nice on its own, but it actually destroys the odor.
It will smell, but I've found that if you can fog this stuff into the area where the dead body is (or bodies are), it will speed up the decomposition.
Hey, what do you think of something like Traffic Slam or Newline for a "pro" pre-spray, if I mix it up in a pump sprayer and then extract it using my Hoover steamvac? Just reading some comments over on truckmountforums and a lot of the guys seemed to recommend these (and Bio Break and Enzall powder mixes).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTHPMQH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4WTLXB/
Good idea? Bad idea?
Otherwise, these were some of the more "pedestrian" products I was looking at possibly getting. If one of these will get me much better results, then I'll do it.
Hoover Expert Clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D20IREU
Stain-X https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LYBWC2
Bubbas carpet shampoo, maybe boosted with their enzyme product https://www.amazon.com/Bubbas-Cleaner-SHAMPOO-Solution-Upholstery/dp/B00JT4VP3Y/
I guess, I'm trying to get semi-pro results with pretty low end equipment lol. My idea is to pre-spray, maybe agitate with a carpet rake, let dwell for 10 minutes, use my machine to extract, then rinse/final extract. I think with enough passes I can extract enough to get good results with enough effort. Definitely not pro level, but better than good enough.
Not sure if available in Australia, but this is the best product I’ve found for carpet stains. Chem-Dry Carpet Stain Extinguisher - 18 oz. - 3 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDP4ZQL/
If it's cloth this stuff (Blue Coral Upholstery Cleaner) is amazing. I used it in my old car a few times, not for sex stains, but still.
Edit: forgot to mention, don't use the cap scrubber. It just fucks things up. Just use a washcloth to do the actual scrubbing.
http://www.amazon.com/Muscle-DVO991209-Boil-Out-Packet-Carton/dp/B01B7FHL12
http://www.amazon.com/Ecolab-Orange-Cleaner-Degreaser-Gallon/dp/B00FIUBEMA
This is what we use.. What products do you?
This stuff in all the drains every night. It really works.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007MCJJWE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Buy or rent one of these and have a few rounds at the carpets
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00SHWNRBM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
It should remove all the smells and clean em up
I second this. Also, if you know anyone with one of those bissell little green machines, those are pretty amazing for cleaning cars, furniture, and area rugs. I love mine.
https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Little-Cleaning-Machine-1400M/dp/B00MFRELFG
Griot's Garage products have served me well. I use their Interior Cleaner and Leather Care Spray. Links are below.
Leather Care Spray: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00469KZY2/
Interior Cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IUE5S7I/
Once a month or so, I use the Interior Cleaner on EVERYTHING, then follow up with the Leather Care Spray on the steering wheel, shift knob, and seats.
Resolve removes blood from carpet I don't know if it can be used on clothes without ruining them.
https://www.amazon.com/Resolve-Carpet-Remover-Bottle-Cleaner/dp/B00IB18S2C
So I've used sprays in the past with limited effect, I'd like to try out this black magic as it's called.
Is this similar to what you are referring to? https://smile.amazon.com/Spot-Shot-Professional-Carpet-Remover/dp/B00CR54ZZM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510595832&sr=8-1&keywords=foaming+spot+removal
Do you have pets, do they get attracted to the area?