Removing Odors from Furniture Upholstery
Upholstered furniture can release a stink for numerous reasons. A pet may have urinated on the family sofa. Or the furniture may be brand-new and smell of chemicals. Whatever the source of the unbearable stench, removing the odors may be accomplished by using any of the following methods.
What causes furniture upholstery to smell?
Before launching an odor removal mission, it is important to diagnose the cause of the unpleasant smells. Pets may be the culprit when ammonia-based odors are noticed. Urine reeks like ammonia, and yellow stains clearly indicate that a furry friend has urinated on the couch.
When a homeowner smells the urine but is unable to visually detect the stain, a back light can help. Shine the back light on the suspected area when the room is dark. (Back lights are av...
