Are carpet powders and deodorizers an effective way to remove odors from my carpets?
A6 – Carpet powders and deodorizers fight odor problems in two ways: masking and absorption. A masking powder or deodorant is simply a powder base that has a scented aroma as the main ingredient. The object of this type of deodorizer is not to remove the unpleasant odor from your carpet but to overpower it with a different, more pleasing smell. It’s important to understand that the unpleasant odor is not removed from your carpet. It is merely hidden behind the stronger, better smelling odor. A carpet powder or deodorant utilizing absorption is a passive way to deal with an odor problem. While it does work at times, it often takes a lot of absorbent to control the odor. This can cause an unwanted accumulation of absorbents within the carpet. Eventually this accumulation will make its way into your vacuum cleaner resulting in an obstruction that causes less air movement within your vacuum. As time goes by, more absorbents make their way from your carpet to your vacuum and the cleaner bec
