Power of Pledge

In my post No Dust is a Must, I was on a mission to find a better carpet deodorizer and dust repelling furniture polish. I must say I am very satisfied with my choice of furniture polish, Pledge Multi Surface Everyday Cleaner in a spray can. I purchased the Glade Cashmere Woods scent at Walmart. I love the way the spray smells, however, the smell does not linger. It has been about two weeks since I initially dusted and over time a minimal amount of dust accumulated.  
Photo by C. Scharton
So you may be wondering about the carpet deodorizer... well I have yet to find a better alternative than powdered product. I had the grand idea to use a black light to find problem urine areas, so after doing a little research online I found this LED black light, also available in WalMart stores. The package specifically says it can help locate pet stains, and it does. However, there is no telling how old the stains are and the phosphorous, which causes the glow, doesn't seem to go away even after the stain is cleaned. 
Glowing spots = pee spots

Even using the black light as an aid, the best way to pin point the exact spot to be treated is to sniff it out (I used Post-Its to help mark the area). After I figured out most of the glowing spots on my carpet did not smell, I decided to douce the smelly areas with full strength vinegar. In moderation, this method might have been fine, but my apartment reeked of vinegar for 24 hours and my carpet stayed damp for three days, even with a fan blowing on the treated area. But the good news is, my apartment smells significantly better and my carpet is dry on day 4. I finished off the process by using Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Carpet Odor Eliminator Powder and vacuuming the carpet. Those who are allergic to perfume and dust should stray away from using this particular powder because it does have a strong scent, and as I previously mentioned it aires on the side of messy. But overall my apartment smells much better. 

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