Outdoor sofas are the ideal place to relax in your free time. We often sit, eat and drink with our pets, and over time, various everyday odors can easily get trapped in the rattan sofa fibers. Dust from the outdoors and food scraps left over from eating land in the corners of the furniture and once they accumulate, they become dirt. In the cold winter months, furniture also encounters a lot of humidity and sometimes pouring rain. All of this can easily cause moisture, dirt and mold to build up in your furniture. Like other types of furniture, rattan can give off a musty smell if stored in a damp place for a long time. Also, your beloved pets can be the cause of odors emanating from your rattan garden furniture. This happens when they rub back and forth on the sofa and shake off dog dander. All of this can lead to a disgusting odor on your rattan style furniture. If you want to know how to get rid of odors on your furniture, you can try the following methods.

Baking soda
Baking soda contains enzymes that digest the dirt and bacteria that cause outdoor furniture odors. This is one of the easiest ways to remove odors from new furniture. To remove odors from rattan garden corner sofa, sprinkle baking soda liberally on cushions, crevices, and especially areas with stains. Let the baking soda sit for about an hour or so, then vacuum to clean up the residue. If the odor persists, repeat vacuuming and sprinkle baking soda on cushions, pillows and even the carpet underneath to deodorize the sofa and eliminate any stubborn odors that may linger in the area. The volatile molecules that produce the odor will adhere to the crystalline structure of the baking soda, causing them to neutralize, thus restoring the fresh smell of your furniture.

Activated charcoal
The most important thing to remember when using activated charcoal is to make sure it does not come into direct contact with your sofa cushions or pillows. It will stain. Today, you can purchase activated charcoal in sealed bags and place them in areas of your furniture that need to be deodorized. But to deodorize sofa cushions using activated charcoal, gently remove the cushions and pillows, and then place the bag of charcoal in the corner of your rattan furniture or on your coffee table to absorb any lingering odors. Activated charcoal is the most effective way to eliminate odors in concentrated areas because it keeps the freshness going for a longer period of time. Charcoal is also very effective at removing excess moisture from the air, making it an excellent solution for fighting musty odors.

Essential oil deodorizer
This is a recipe for pet-friendly deodorant spray. In a large spray bottle, mix half a cup of water with five drops of lemon essential oil, two drops of eucalyptus essential oil, one cup of baking soda, half a cup of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of table salt. Let the mixture sit for about 3 minutes, then field test in an inconspicuous area to make sure it is safe to use on fabric. Lightly spray the solution on mats, and blankets, and let it sit overnight. In the morning, remove dog hair, solid dirt and baking soda residue from rattan effect garden furniture with a vacuum cleaner. This solution is also great for removing flies from sofa and surrounding outdoor spaces.

Vodka cleaning solution
Vodka cleaning solution is a great deodorizer for disinfection and germ removal. Many people love the smell of vodka. However, there are still many of us who don't like the smell, you don't have to worry too much. Vodka is a great for killing outdoor rattan corner sofa smells and evaporates so fast that you would hardly believe it was there in the first place. Mix 1 cup of vodka and ½ cup of water in a spray bottle, and then shake thoroughly. Spray the solution and remember to keep the layer light and watch it dry in front of your eyes. Then vacuum to remove any residual alcohol odor.

Enzyme deodorizer
Buying an enzyme deodorizer is another good option for removing odors from rattan furniture sets. Enzyme cleaners are specialized liquid bacteria that produce enzymes that are responsible for digesting odorants on furniture. This product eliminates the source of odors on the sofa, making it effective against all kinds of pet odors. The active enzymes in this deodorizing spray will digest animal hair and dander trapped in the upholstery, thus eliminating any associated odors. To use the enzyme deodorizer, spray the product on your furniture and allow it to dry thoroughly before vacuuming.

Dirt and bacteria are the main sources of odor from rattan garden furniture, so you need to clean your furniture more frequently. And of course, don't forget to clean your rattan sofa cushions. You can find one or two methods that you find more appealing and use them alternately or simultaneously. Or, you can use a combination of methods to keep your home and furniture fresh and odor-free.