Advice on getting smell out of a couch?

Aerynne · 03-02-2015, 09:45 PM

Dh bought a used sectional for us. I've been wanting one and I love the color!

But it smells, mostly like B.O. and maybe some other stuff- don't know. They didn't have any pets, though. It just feels a little grimy, too. It is dark brown microfiber.

A professional cleaning would be around $200, but we could do it if we need to. Rather not have to. So what works? Unfortunately it is already in our house. It was quite a feat to get it in so I don't want to have to take it out. Also I think it will be nice for our family if we can get it clean.

ECingMama · 03-02-2015, 09:47 PM

White vinegar stained my couch. Duh. Oops.

bec28 · 03-02-2015, 09:47 PM

You could try spraying with vinegar, then sprinkling baking soda on it and vacuum it up when it dries. I just did this when dd peed on the couch and it worked great. No smell at all. Might be a lot of work for the whole couch though.

ECingMama · 03-02-2015, 09:47 PM

Professionals will use steam and set any stains, ?

Aerynne · 03-02-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

Professionals will use steam and set any stains, ?

There aren't any stains, so no worries there. Just smell. If I do professional I will go with zerorez. I like that they clean with water and leave no detergents or anything behind.

ECingMama · 03-02-2015, 09:57 PM

I'd still be worried hot steam would set smells. The dryer does?

I'm here because I want to clean our couch too. It's over decade old.

Singingmom · 03-02-2015, 10:40 PM

If the smells are primarily on the surface, sprinkling baking soda and letting it sit overnight and then vacuuming it might work. I would try that before paying the professionals, but if you have to add that into the cost of the couch I bet it was still a great deal!

Aerynne · 03-02-2015, 10:46 PM

Yeah, it is a huge sectional with an ottoman that was only $280. There are things about it that are in disrepair, but nothing I can't fix to reasonable condition myself. If I have to pay for cleaning we'll still come out around $500, which is a pretty good deal for a sectional. I still have little kids who destroy things as well. We'll pay more for new furniture when we don't have a mortgage and when we don't have little kids. For now I just see it as a big, comfy spot for all of us to hang out and read and talk in the evenings. As long as it serves that purpose and doesn't smell, I am happy.

Soliloquy · 03-02-2015, 11:58 PM

Bac-Out! Spray liberally and let dry. Repeat until the smell is gone.

Or rent a Rug Doctor with the upholstery attachment. And I'd fill that with BioKleen carpet cleaner, available at most health food stores.

sweetpeasmommy · 03-03-2015, 12:10 AM

I really like enzyme based cleaners.

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ValiantJoy07 · 03-03-2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Bac-Out! Spray liberally and let dry. Repeat until the smell is gone.

Or rent a Rug Doctor with the upholstery attachment. And I'd fill that with BioKleen carpet cleaner, available at most health food stores.

Yes renting a rug doctor with furniture attachment and going over it with that is what I would do. We own a carpet cleaner and I use the attachment on our furniture all the time- it does the job.

Aerynne · 03-03-2015, 06:36 AM

I actually own a Kirby with a carpet cleaning thing that you fill with water, so I could use that.

mamacat · 03-03-2015, 07:12 AM

Would def use the kirby with small amt of maybe some peroxide or vinegar and some 7th Generation dish soap

---------- Post added at 02:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 PM ----------

Would use cold water in kirby and do you have a dehumidifier to use after?

houseforjoy · 03-03-2015, 08:39 AM

i like lisa's suggestions too. my mom loves bac out for many of her pet stains

i would start off with what i have on hand, so i would sprinkle it with baking soda (and if you can unzip the cushions sprinkle it in there) and then i would rub the baking soda in

then vacuum next morning.

otherwise i would steam clean it with my steam cleaner using oxy powder in the water

ShangriLewis · 03-03-2015, 02:34 PM

You can use a bucket off water with your favorite cleaner and a scrub brush. Like scrubbing a floor. Won't clean much under the surface. But, works nicely with microfiber.

03-02-2015, 09:45 PM	#1
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Advice on getting smell out of a couch? Dh bought a used sectional for us. I've been wanting one and I love the color! But it smells, mostly like B.O. and maybe some other stuff- don't know. They didn't have any pets, though. It just feels a little grimy, too. It is dark brown microfiber. A professional cleaning would be around $200, but we could do it if we need to. Rather not have to. So what works? Unfortunately it is already in our house. It was quite a feat to get it in so I don't want to have to take it out. Also I think it will be nice for our family if we can get it clean. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

03-02-2015, 09:47 PM	#2
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? White vinegar stained my couch. Duh. Oops. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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bec28 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,580	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? You could try spraying with vinegar, then sprinkling baking soda on it and vacuum it up when it dries. I just did this when dd peed on the couch and it worked great. No smell at all. Might be a lot of work for the whole couch though. __________________ Wife to first date since 2005 Mama to A (ds) , Nov 2009 Sweet baby C (dd) born Feb 2012 staying at home and loving it! learning to be a more grace filled, gentle mama

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? Professionals will use steam and set any stains, ? __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

03-02-2015, 09:57 PM	#6
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? I'd still be worried hot steam would set smells. The dryer does? I'm here because I want to clean our couch too. It's over decade old. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

03-02-2015, 10:40 PM	#7
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,954	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? If the smells are primarily on the surface, sprinkling baking soda and letting it sit overnight and then vacuuming it might work. I would try that before paying the professionals, but if you have to add that into the cost of the couch I bet it was still a great deal! __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

03-02-2015, 10:46 PM	#8
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? Yeah, it is a huge sectional with an ottoman that was only $280. There are things about it that are in disrepair, but nothing I can't fix to reasonable condition myself. If I have to pay for cleaning we'll still come out around $500, which is a pretty good deal for a sectional. I still have little kids who destroy things as well. We'll pay more for new furniture when we don't have a mortgage and when we don't have little kids. For now I just see it as a big, comfy spot for all of us to hang out and read and talk in the evenings. As long as it serves that purpose and doesn't smell, I am happy. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

03-02-2015, 11:58 PM	#9
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? Bac-Out! Spray liberally and let dry. Repeat until the smell is gone. Or rent a Rug Doctor with the upholstery attachment. And I'd fill that with BioKleen carpet cleaner, available at most health food stores.

03-03-2015, 12:10 AM	#10
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? I really like enzyme based cleaners. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

03-03-2015, 06:36 AM	#12
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? I actually own a Kirby with a carpet cleaning thing that you fill with water, so I could use that. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

03-03-2015, 07:12 AM	#13
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? Would def use the kirby with small amt of maybe some peroxide or vinegar and some 7th Generation dish soap ---------- Post added at 02:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 PM ---------- Would use cold water in kirby and do you have a dehumidifier to use after? __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Advice on getting smell out of a couch? i like lisa's suggestions too. my mom loves bac out for many of her pet stains i would start off with what i have on hand, so i would sprinkle it with baking soda (and if you can unzip the cushions sprinkle it in there) and then i would rub the baking soda in then vacuum next morning. otherwise i would steam clean it with my steam cleaner using oxy powder in the water __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

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