How do you get rid of pet odor on soft furniture?

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately I’ve had several people tell me my couch smells like pet odor and I am at my wits end trying to clean it. I’ve had it professionally cleaned by a company, cleaned it myself with a rental and sprayed it with odoban, sprinkled baking soda on it and vacuumed etc. I’m at the point that I guess I should just trash it? I personally smell nothing on the couch but others obviously do.

[Anonymous]

Don’t let the pet sit on it. Wash the pet more often and put towels down that are easily washable if the pet won’t change.

[Anonymous]

You need a new couch.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried basic Lysol disinfectant spray?

https://www.amazon.com/Lysol-Disinfectant-Antibacterial-Disinfecting-Deodorizing/dp/B01DCG0GPC/

I occasionally use this on our slipcovered dining chairs whose slipcovers aren't really meant for washing, and once dry, no Lysol odor or other odors are left behind. Perhaps worth a try...

[Anonymous]

Does pet odor mean urine? Or just dander/ body oil? You need something that will break down the actual molecules of smell. I believe urine can be broken down by acids, and oil can be removed with surfectants, like dish soap or solvents. But google for more exact tips--just be specific about the actual cause of the odor, beyond just "pet".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does pet odor mean urine? Or just dander/ body oil? You need something that will break down the actual molecules of smell. I believe urine can be broken down by acids, and oil can be removed with surfectants, like dish soap or solvents. But google for more exact tips--just be specific about the actual cause of the odor, beyond just "pet".

pet b.o. Not urine.

[Anonymous]

You throw it out

[Anonymous]

If it’s in the foam, there’s little you can do except replace the foam and/or trash the couch.

I think that would be unusual. Once the covers are washed, our couch smells pretty fresh I think. But there’s a blanket between our dog and the couch usually.

[Anonymous]

I would also just replace it, and not let your pet sit on your new furniture.

[Anonymous]

Buy new furniture, there is no amount of cleaning that will rid it of smell.

[Anonymous]

Did you replace the interior of the cushions? They’re probably retaining the smell, so no matter how much you clean the fabric the sofa stink will return. But also, if your dog is super oily you may just need to replace the whole thing. I have the absolute stinkiest, oiliest dog that has ruined all my rugs despite regular baths for him, professional cleanings (where they take them away for deep cleaning) for the rugs, fabric deodorizing solutions, etc.