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Vacuum Deodorizer

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Date: 01/25/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Cleaning Tools | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I would like to know if anyone has come across an effective vacuum deodorizer. I have an 8 month-old puppy, while kept very clean, I find my vacuum has taken on a distinct (smelly) odor when in use. Any suggestions as to how I might deodorize? I've read that using fine powders can damage the motor. Thoughts?

Thanks very much.
Milo from Vancouver, BC
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Post By Nancy S. (Guest Post) (11/10/2008)
Sears has deodorizer tablets that go in the vacuum bag.

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Post by cookwie (1121) | (10/20/2006)
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I read the instructions with my machine. They indicate that the bag may pick up odors. Check your instructions for cleaning the outer bag.

Holly

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Post by pamcurrey (3) | (01/30/2006)
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Try sprinkling a little cinnemon and cloves on your carpet before vacuuming. Really smells great and the scent lasts thru a few cleaning jobs!

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Post By (Guest Post) (01/26/2006)
cotton ball with essential oils on it and sweep it up into the bag

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Post by Luvyabye (422) | (01/26/2006)
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Another thing you may want to do is to clean the filter from the vacuum cleaner. Ours smelled awful from vacuuming cat litter (messy cat...lol). Anyway, after I took the filter out, washed it and let it air dry.....no smell.

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Post by mkymlp (181) | (01/26/2006)
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You can keep a scented dryer sheet in a the bag. I had a problem with odor with my canister vacuum cleaner years ago. My sister in law had borrowed it. I have no idea what she used it on but I took the bag out and cleaned as much as I could of the inside of the cleaner with a disinfectant. That solved the problem. Also, Walmart sells a deodorizing type disc called Fresh Air Tablets that I really like to use. It is in a plastic bag and is Walmart's brand name Great Value. I use only half of it. I found it in the vacuum cleaner section of the store. But for some reason, they don't always have it in stock.

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Post by Dorie (45) | (01/25/2006)
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Yes....sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet.
Let it sit for a few minutes ..then vacuum it up.
Walla! You will have sweet smelling carpet and vac bag.
Make sure you change bag every month.
Dorie

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