How Do I Get the Smell out of My Alpaca Rug?

Alpaca rugs are made from the soft fur of the animal of the same name, creating a soft and fluffy rug that adds a warm element to a room. Since the rugs are made of absorbent, natural fur, the rugs ultimately may give off a stale or unpleasant odour. To freshen the rug you must use something that safely deodorises without harming the fur. Washing the rug can cause it to become matted, but using a dry element will deodorise without using moisture on the rug.

Sprinkle a light dusting of baby powder or baking soda over the rug. Both are odour absorbers, and the baby powder will leave behind a fresh scent. Baking soda is an odourless cleaner that freshens the rug without leaving a scent behind.

Work the powder into the rug with a soft nylon brush. Let the powder sit on the rug overnight.

Shake the alpaca rug off outdoors the following day or use a handheld vacuum cleaner to collect the powder.