Banish odours from carpets with 65p method using household item – works on pet hair too (Image: Getty)
An expert has disclosed a pantry staple that’s a secret weapon for eradicating unpleasant smells and pet from your home.
Juggling the demands of cleaning with work, looking after children, leisure time and the plethora of other daily tasks can be overwhelming.
Interestingly, studies indicate that a whopping 65 percent of us are also looking after dogs or cats.
While there are undeniable joys and health benefits to having pets, such as promoting a more active lifestyle and enhancing wellbeing, they can also drag in dirt and other less desirable elements.
Considering that humans can lose 50-100 hairs daily and our furry friends possibly even more—depending on their breed—the task of maintaining a , hair-free home is quite a challenge.
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Baking soda is a secret weapon for eradicating unpleasant smells (Image: Getty)
This is particularly true for carpets, which are magnets for these pesky strands, leading many to scour the internet for effective cleaning solutions.
Social media titan has highlighted the widespread concern over this issue, with viral hashtags like #carpetcleaning and #pethairremoval amassing over 228,000 and 30,000 posts, respectively.
To address this hairy predicament, flooring expert and CEO of Flooring Hut, Paul Brewster, has come forward with his professional advice for keeping carpets—and by extension, homes free from hairs and odours.
The flooring specialist remarks: “Pet and human hair can be tricky to remove from carpets, especially when they become embedded in the fibres.
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Expert shares 65p household item that effectively removes odours and pet hair (Image: Getty)
“However, with the right tools and techniques, you can keep your carpets looking fresh and clean,” reports the Mirror.
He vouches for eight essential tips to achieve this goal, but baking soda tops the list and stands out as one of the most affordable home remedies.
He said: “Baking soda not only neutralises odours but also helps loosen hair from carpets. Simply sprinkle it over the carpet, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then vacuum.
“The baking soda reduces static charge, making the hair easier to lift. This method is highly cost-effective, with a price tag as low as 65p.”