How do I get rid of bad odours from carpet in Nairobi?
Carpet odours in Nairobi homes are most commonly caused by pet accidents, food and drink spills, mould from the rainy season, or simply accumulated human and pet dander. Here is how to eliminate them at source.
Identify the Odour Source First
- Pet urine – Often invisible on the surface but detectable by smell; use a UV blacklight torch in a dark room — pet urine fluoresces under UV light, revealing exactly where it is
- Food and drink – Usually visible as a stain
- Mould – Musty, earthy smell; often associated with damp conditions under the carpet
- General mustiness – Accumulated body odour, dander, and organic material deep in the pile
Treatments by Odour Type
Pet Urine
- Apply enzyme cleaner to all affected areas identified by UV light; cover with plastic and leave 6–8 hours
- Vacuum when dry; apply baking soda; vacuum again after 2 hours
Food / Drink Odour
- Baking soda applied generously, left 30–60 minutes, vacuumed off
- White vinegar spray (diluted 50:50), blotted dry, ventilated
Mould Odour
- Surface mould treatment will not help if mould is in the underlay or subfloor — carpet may need to be lifted and the subfloor treated
Professional Odour Elimination
Bestcare uses industrial enzyme extraction that penetrates deep into carpet fibres and backing to eliminate odour compounds — not just mask them. From KSh 2,500 per room.
Visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.