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How Do You Get Rid of Carpet Smell?

Find where the smell comes from first. Dirt, spills and light pet smell usually clean out. Urine in the pad, an old leak or a musty basement means the source needs fixing too.

Short answer

How do I get rid of carpet smell?

Find where it comes from first. Everyday smells from dirt and spills usually clean out. Pet urine in the pad, leaks and musty basements need the source fixed, or the smell comes back.

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Find the source

  • Is it in one spot or the whole room?
  • Does it get worse on humid days? That often means pet urine or moisture below.
  • Was there a leak, spill or pet accident there?

Fix it

Everyday smells usually clean out. For pet urine, we treat the spots and tell you if the pad needs replacing. For active leaks, flood water or sewage, call a restoration company first.

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Smell you can't track down? Call or text 763-213-6217.

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Common questions

Can every carpet smell be removed?

Most carpet smells come out or get a lot better. If the source is below the carpet or in the building, cleaning the carpet won't reach it, and we'll tell you that up front.

Do you do water damage or sewage cleanup?

We don't do water damage or sewage cleanup. Call a water damage restoration company for those, and once the room is dry we can clean the carpet that's staying.

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