Eliminate Odors in your Home with Paint

Smells in a room can quickly curl your nose and make it unappealing. Sometimes it just won’t give up. Whether it’s from pets, mildew, smoke or something else, you will want to exile those stinks. Here is how to eliminate odors from your home with paint.

Odor absorbing paint is new to the market but is a short-lived solution. Much like a candle or air fresheners, this is a short-term solution. You will need to track down and address the problem causing the smell or you’ll be dealing with it as an ongoing issue. Here are the most often offenders when it comes to odors in your home.

Carpets

Spills, wetness, and dirt all contribute to smells that waft up from your carpets. Address the carpet odors by purchasing or renting a rug shampooer for a thorough cleaning.

Mattresses

We spend a lot of time on our mattresses. Musty smells can linger in bedrooms from the bed itself. To clean it, sprinkle baking soda on the mattress. Leave it to sit for some time before vacuuming it up. This is also effective on pet beds.

Closets

It’s tempting to just close the closet doors and ignore the lingering odors. Unfortunately, this just covers up the problem. Go through clothes and address wetness or other issues that could be causing the musty smells.

Walls

You would be surprised how much smells can infiltrate your walls. While they are not the traditional soft surface that would absorb and reproduce these smells, they can trap them in. Wash the walls down with a trisodium phosphate solution. If this doesn’t seem to solve the problem, try a new coating of paint.

Moisture

Remove any lingering moisture in the air via dehumidifiers. This will remove lingering smells in the air in your house.

Mildew and Mold

Go through any rooms that are prone to wetness and seek out mildew or mold. Attack these problems with one gallon of warm water with one cup of bleach and start scrubbing. It’s a good idea to wear protective gear and work in a well-ventilated area.

Soft Surfaces

Soft surfaces like rugs, furniture, and textiles are the biggest offenders when it comes to absorbing and reproducing the smells in your home. Shampoo, wash and use decontaminating sprays to remove these odors.

Paint

Once the offending smell causes are remedied, you can start fresh with new paint. Seek out paint that offers anti-microbial agents within the formula. This will hinder the further growth of mildew, bacteria, and other potential smells.

If you are looking for professional help with a painting job, contact us now. Schedule a free, in-home estimate with the CertaPro Painters® of Palatine crew.