The old saying goes that you shouldn’t cry over spilt milk, but when it is on your carpet at home you will want to know how to get rid of the smell of milk and how best to clean your carpet.
Open a window and put some fresh-cut flowers in a vase in the room where the stain is to get it back to smelling great – maybe even better than before! You can also use potpourri or a scented candle.
Top tips for getting rid of spilt milk smell on your carpet
There are a few tips you should know before you learn methods to remove the sour milk smell in house carpets.
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Always soak up excess liquid first using a clean towel.
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Never rub at a stain as this will push it further into the fibres.
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Always blot at the stain to lift as much as possible before cleaning.
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Always do a spot test on an unseen part of the carpet.
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Work out any excess stains with a carpet cleaner and a small, soft brush.
How to get rid of milk smell on carpet using coffee
There are three main ways to lift the smell of spilt milk from your carpet. The first method of removing the smell you could try has two simple steps:
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Sprinkle some fresh and unused ground coffee directly over the area that is causing the smell. Coffee grounds should help to soak up the smell fast.
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Hoover up the coffee grounds once they have absorbed the liquid and the smell (give it an hour or two).
How to get rid of milk smell on carpet using vinegar
The second method you could try to get rid of the spilt milk smell is to follow these three steps using vinegar.
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Spray vinegar directly onto the stain and leave it to sit for half an hour.
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Blot the stain using a clean cloth, or hold a steam cleaner over the area.
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Leave the area to dry. As it does so the vinegar smell will slowly disappear, as will the smell of spilt milk.
How to get rid of milk smell from carpet using washing up liquid and baking soda
The third and final method you could use to get rid of the milk smell in your carpet is using washing up liquid and baking soda.
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Make up a homemade cleaning solution using two cups of warm water and one teaspoon of bleach-free washing up liquid.
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Use a sponge to apply your solution to the area causing the smell.
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Next, pour baking soda directly onto the carpet where the spilt milk smell is.
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Leave the baking soda overnight.
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Use a small brush to clean up the baking soda the following morning, then vacuum the area thoroughly.
If the smell persists even after trying these methods at home, you can always call a professional who will be able to advise and get the job done for you.
Now you know how to get the smell of milk out of carpet fibres, you are prepared for any accidents that may happen in your home, and have all the tips you need to make sure your carpet is clean, stainless and free of smells.
