How Do You Stop Furniture From Smelling?

Whether it’s a musty smell or a nasty odour that you can’t exactly describe just yet, you know you have to get rid of that smell immediately and make your couch or sofa smelling fresh again (or no smell at all). It’s discomforting and you have no idea when your next guest will come. It’s crucial that you deal with that nasty odour immediately before it gets worse or before someone else notices.

How do you stop furniture from smelling?

Right now you’re thinking of a few potential causes of that unpleasant smell. Perhaps it’s a spill or pet urine that has already dried up. It could also be the accumulated dirt and dust. It’s also possible that the fabric itself is “off gassing” some volatiles (which could be harmful to your health).

Whichever is the cause, a quick remedy might help temporarily. Some have tried sprinkling some baking soda (have you heard someone actually doing that?) because it helps neutralise some odours (baking soda can react both to acidic and alkaline compounds, which might be causing the smell). It might also work to ventilate the area and let the sofa or couch dry a bit. Perhaps it’s the moisture in the fabric that promoted the growth of mould, fungi and other organisms. With some ventilation and drying, those organisms will die out along with the weird smell.

Those are just quick remedies. For a real solution that lasts or something that will totally get rid of the odour, it’s important to have the couch or sofa undergo professional cleaning. The difference could be enormous because of the thorough cleaning (including in the hard to reach areas). It will instantly bring a sense of relief and confidence because your couch or sofa is in its best condition. You also won’t have to worry about guests saying or thinking something smells weird.

Whether your sofa is obviously smelling bad or you suspect there’s a nasty odour coming off of it (you’re still not sure because perhaps you’ve already acclimated to that smell), you can contact us today here at LCS. We will do a professional cleaning and make sure your sofa would smell fresh.