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A well-loved couch can be subject to lots of embarrassing wear and tear.
Worse yet, accidents happen that could ruin this living room staple.
For example, pee stains aresurprisingly common.
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Whether its from a pet or a person, such stains are easily cleanable with store-bought or homemade solutions.
For ideal results, remember to keep kids or pets away through the entire process.
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Check the Label
Check the furniture label to avoid ruining your sofa in the cleaning process.
Some upholstery materials are more sensitive than others, which means that certain cleaning products can cause lasting damage.
This will make it easier to clean and prevent fresh urine from seeping further into the couch fibers.
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Be sure to patnot rubto avoid spreading the urine.
For vinegar solutions, scrub the stain with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
Start on the outer edges of the stain and work your way in.
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Continue dipping into the solution and scrubbing the couch until the odor and stain are gone.
Air dry after blotting the stain and stench away.
Let the baking soda soak up the liquid for about 12 hours.
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When the spot is fully dry, vacuum away the excess baking soda.
Here are five household ingredients thatget pee smells out of your couch.
They work particularly well for leather couches.
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Baking Soda, Peroxide, and Dish Detergent
Three ingredients combine to make a powerful odor-removing solution.
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Vinegar
Vinegar eliminates both stains and odors.
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