Top tips to rid your home of nasty pet smells

All pets have a tendency to smell a little, from time to time. Whether you have a large, wet dog or a couple of gerbils in a cage. Here are a few tips to get your home smelling as fresh as a daisy again.

Baking soda
As a natural odour absorber, baking soda is great for removing general pet odours, but before you apply it to furniture or rugs, remember to test it on a small inconspicuous area to avoid ruining fabric.
On animal urine - Soak up as much urine as possible with a towel first. Sprinkle baking soda over the wet area and allow to dry. Vacuum the area once it is completely dry.
Smelly cat litter trays- Sprinkle a layer of baking soda in a litter tray then add a layer of cat litter on top. 
Smaller, caged pets-Caged hamsters and gerbils can begin to make a room smell, even if they're cleaned out regularly. Leave a tray of baking soda next to the cage. Ensure the baking soda never comes in to contact with the pet or gets into the cage itself.

Bedding and toys
These should be washed regularly to avoid developing nasty niffs . Put bedding in the washing machine and place a fresh smelling dryer sheet inside the bedding afterwards to keep it smelling cleaner for longer.

Cat smells
Cats leave their scent around a home by rubbing their faces against furniture or walls. If this is beginning to cause a smell in the home, wipe the areas with a mixture of white vinegar and water.

Regular vacuuming
 Dogs shed their fur all the time which can then get down the backs of sofas and in between hard wood floor boards etc adding to the odour in your home. Vacuuming regularly removes the hairs keeping your home whiff free for longer.

Note: Dogs and cats don't like strong scents the way we do. Dogs in particular don't like floral scents so whenever possible, go for light or unscented cleaning solutions for your home.