Pet odor isn't just sitting on the surface of your fabric — it soaks into the foam padding underneath, which is why air fresheners and fabric sprays only mask it temporarily.
What you can try at home
- Vacuum thoroughly first to remove hair and loose dander
- Sprinkle baking soda over the fabric, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum again
- Use a pet-safe enzyme cleaner on visible stains, following the label exactly
- Air the room out and let sunlight hit the fabric if possible
When home remedies aren't enough
If the odor comes back within a day or two, it's usually because it's reached the cushion foam or frame — at that point, surface treatments can't fully reach it.
How professional treatment works
- Enzyme-based solutions break down the odor-causing bacteria, rather than covering the smell
- Deep extraction pulls the treated residue back out of the fabric and foam
- Ozone or thermo-fogging treatment can be added for odor that has spread through the room
Realistic expectations: Very old or heavily set-in odor may need a follow-up treatment — we'll always tell you upfront if that's likely rather than promise a one-visit fix.
Get rid of pet odor for good
Tell us about the stain or odor and we'll recommend the right treatment.