Remove all trash and debris from the room. Look under furniture for any odor-causing debris hiding from sight. Check your indoor plants and remove any decomposing plant debris or stagnant water.
Clean or remove dirty laundry or fabrics in the room. Fabric items such as sweaty gym socks and dirty dog beds may be adding offensive odors to the air.
Bathe your indoor pets. If you have a litter box in the room, move it somewhere else.
Open the windows and let in the fresh air. Strategically position a floor fan to help circulate the room’s air. Leave the fan on while you air out the room.
Clean the room. If necessary, shampoo the carpet and upholstery.
Sprinkle baking soda over the dry carpet and upholstery. Let it set for two or three hours, and then vacuum up the baking soda.
Place a slice of white bread in a bowl and cover with vinegar. Leave it in the room overnight to absorb the odor. Discard the bread and vinegar in the morning.
Fill a spray bottle with a cup of water, add 1 teaspoon baking soda and mix well. Spray the air, to use like a room freshener.