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sweetr72 · 11-20-2007, 02:35 PM

I use a carpet powder made my arm and hammer for pet odors..I let it sit for 10 mins or so and vacuum everyday...candles and my bestest friend!! Fresh air is always a way for odors to escape..even in the dead of winter I open my windows once a day..to air it out in here...my house always smells nice...OUST is a nice spray as it gets the odors out just like they advertise!! Oh at this time of year baking cookies helps too!! hehe..

Dawn

sweetr72 · 11-20-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I open windows, mop floors, put out air freshners and burn Yankee Candles, plus bathing the babies.

Yankee candles are awesome!! But sooooooooooooo costly at my locals stores..they charge $30 a candle!!

Dawn

BubblPopElectrc · 11-20-2007, 02:56 PM

I sweep, swiffer, and clean a lot. Be sure to change the pads often. I also like to use candles.

I avoid the 'plug in'-type air fresheners as I've heard to many stories of them starting fires.

shuber · 11-20-2007, 03:02 PM

I get a triple whammy, I have Teddy but I also have a Cat (litter box) and my husband and I are both smokers. I am a scented candle FREAK

and I do the mopping also, but I have found that for those little in between freshen ups I use the Febreeze air effects spray. They smell awesome and the spray lasts for a long time. I use that for unexpected company in between thorough cleanings as I only get to do that about once a week around my work schedule.

hha · 11-20-2007, 03:03 PM

I use the febreeze plug in fresheners and candles..

Jeri Cunningham · 11-20-2007, 03:10 PM

With 7 dogs in the house I sweep, swiffer, clean three or four times a day. Great excerise - who needs a treadmill

I use pinesol on the tile floors and the dogs are not allowed on the carpets. They actually mind and stay off the carpets. The floors are all laminate so the swiffer works fine on them.

Seven dogs = 14 baths a week
Living in CA allows open windows all year long.

No one believes I have 7 dogs as I'm a clean freak...

Pads are changes and sealed in plastic bags until they go out to the trash.

They are worth the work!

crystalsmom · 11-20-2007, 03:25 PM

Even if it's 30 degrees out, I open the windows each day.....pretty much one room at a time. Glade make a spray called air infusions and the 'clean linen' scent is wonderful. My place is small so it means I am always scrubbing and cleaning. My yorkie is good about her pad but I buy the cheap ones so I can pick up after every pee and into a a plastic bag tied shut immediately.

I went into a house that smelled of pee once and from that day on I have done everything I could so mine would never get like that..

Over the holidays I use candles but only then.

chachi · 11-20-2007, 03:28 PM

I clean wth pinesol. I use plugin air fresheners,candles and fabreeze

Monday · 11-20-2007, 03:36 PM

I use the Hamilton beach True Air Odor Eliminator ....
One filter lasts up to 120 days and they have a special one for pet odors ....

The odorsmart carbon filter traps and neutralizes odors, it does not merely cover up the odors.

I paid $19.99 at Linens-n-Things but you can get them on eBay for less ...
And I use Febreze and Glade plug-ins as well ....

myboy · 11-20-2007, 03:37 PM

I always have my Yankee Candles or tartes going

That way always smells good.

crystalsmom · 11-20-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Monday

I use the Hamilton beach True Air Odor Eliminator ....
One filter lasts up to 120 days and they have a special one for pet odors ....

The odorsmart carbon filter traps and neutralizes odors, it does not merely cover up the odors.

I paid $19.99 at Linens-n-Things but you can get them on eBay for less ...
And I use Febreze and Glade plug-ins as well ....

Monday I forgot I have a True Air too and I keep it running all the time but there is an on and off switch.

Stella's mom · 11-20-2007, 04:07 PM

My daughter lives in a 900 sq ft apartment with a yorkie and it always smells fresh and clean...so yes it's doable. She doesn't use candles, once in a while she uses in a Bath & Body plug in.

patty58 · 11-20-2007, 04:31 PM

I use the plug in airfresheners too but mostly 'cause I like the smell. I use the relaxation fragrance. Our house is new and Murfee has been house trained for a long time and goes outside to do his business so I really don't worry about odors yet...at least downstairs. Upstairs is a different matter 'cause my daughter and 2 granddaughters live up there with their 2 cats. I just stay downstairs

MyFairLacy · 11-20-2007, 04:39 PM

I try to just keep the house clean. I like to use the arm & hammor carpet deodorizer before I vacuum if I have it. I also like glad plug-ins, candles, and febreeze for the couches

One day, when I have my dream home, there will be no carpet

marycrank83 · 11-20-2007, 04:45 PM

Gold Canyon-- ginger lime scented is the best!!! It has a very clean scent and EVERYONE comments about my nice clean smelling house. It lingers for hours after burning!! Are there any YT members who sell gold canyon??? I need a consultant.

11-20-2007, 02:56 PM	#18
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	I sweep, swiffer, and clean a lot. Be sure to change the pads often. I also like to use candles. I avoid the 'plug in'-type air fresheners as I've heard to many stories of them starting fires. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

11-20-2007, 03:02 PM	#19
shuber Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry Posts: 172	I get a triple whammy, I have Teddy but I also have a Cat (litter box) and my husband and I are both smokers. I am a scented candle FREAK and I do the mopping also, but I have found that for those little in between freshen ups I use the Febreeze air effects spray. They smell awesome and the spray lasts for a long time. I use that for unexpected company in between thorough cleanings as I only get to do that about once a week around my work schedule. __________________ Mommy to Teddy and Misty and our newest addition - Wyatt

11-20-2007, 03:10 PM	#21
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	With 7 dogs in the house I sweep, swiffer, clean three or four times a day. Great excerise - who needs a treadmill I use pinesol on the tile floors and the dogs are not allowed on the carpets. They actually mind and stay off the carpets. The floors are all laminate so the swiffer works fine on them. Seven dogs = 14 baths a week Living in CA allows open windows all year long. No one believes I have 7 dogs as I'm a clean freak... Pads are changes and sealed in plastic bags until they go out to the trash. They are worth the work! __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

11-20-2007, 03:25 PM	#22
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Even if it's 30 degrees out, I open the windows each day.....pretty much one room at a time. Glade make a spray called air infusions and the 'clean linen' scent is wonderful. My place is small so it means I am always scrubbing and cleaning. My yorkie is good about her pad but I buy the cheap ones so I can pick up after every pee and into a a plastic bag tied shut immediately. I went into a house that smelled of pee once and from that day on I have done everything I could so mine would never get like that.. Over the holidays I use candles but only then. __________________

11-20-2007, 03:28 PM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I clean wth pinesol. I use plugin air fresheners,candles and fabreeze __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-20-2007, 02:35 PM	#16
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I use a carpet powder made my arm and hammer for pet odors..I let it sit for 10 mins or so and vacuum everyday...candles and my bestest friend!! Fresh air is always a way for odors to escape..even in the dead of winter I open my windows once a day..to air it out in here...my house always smells nice...OUST is a nice spray as it gets the odors out just like they advertise!! Oh at this time of year baking cookies helps too!! hehe.. Dawn

11-20-2007, 03:03 PM	#20
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I use the febreeze plug in fresheners and candles..

11-20-2007, 03:36 PM	#24
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	True Air Odor Eliminator by Hamilton Beach I use the Hamilton beach True Air Odor Eliminator .... One filter lasts up to 120 days and they have a special one for pet odors .... The odorsmart carbon filter traps and neutralizes odors, it does not merely cover up the odors. I paid $19.99 at Linens-n-Things but you can get them on eBay for less ... And I use Febreze and Glade plug-ins as well .... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

11-20-2007, 03:37 PM	#25
myboy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,416	I always have my Yankee Candles or tartes going That way always smells good. __________________ Deiter, Cozmo & Lynda Yorkie say I Love You with there tail. Deiter says Kalina

11-20-2007, 04:07 PM	#27
Stella's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,090	My daughter lives in a 900 sq ft apartment with a yorkie and it always smells fresh and clean...so yes it's doable. She doesn't use candles, once in a while she uses in a Bath & Body plug in.

11-20-2007, 04:31 PM	#28
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I use the plug in airfresheners too but mostly 'cause I like the smell. I use the relaxation fragrance. Our house is new and Murfee has been house trained for a long time and goes outside to do his business so I really don't worry about odors yet...at least downstairs. Upstairs is a different matter 'cause my daughter and 2 granddaughters live up there with their 2 cats. I just stay downstairs __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

11-20-2007, 04:39 PM	#29
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I try to just keep the house clean. I like to use the arm & hammor carpet deodorizer before I vacuum if I have it. I also like glad plug-ins, candles, and febreeze for the couches One day, when I have my dream home, there will be no carpet __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-20-2007, 04:45 PM	#30
marycrank83 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 255	Gold Canyon-- ginger lime scented is the best!!! It has a very clean scent and EVERYONE comments about my nice clean smelling house. It lingers for hours after burning!! Are there any YT members who sell gold canyon??? I need a consultant.