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Carpet and Rug Odors
If you have kids and pets, you likely know carpet and rugs are a magnet for odors. To eliminate urine smells, try mixing one-part vinegar with three parts water. Rub the mixture on the carpet or rug with a white cloth and let it air dry. Try these carpet cleaning tips for pet owners.
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Smoke Stink
You just moved into your new home and it smells like an ashtray. An air freshener isn’t going to eliminate that odor! To get rid of smoke smells, you’ll need to wash and paint the walls. Depending on how deep the odor runs, you may even need to clean out the home’s duct system.
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