White vinegar also has antibacterial properties and it works really well to kill smells.
How t get smell out of old couch and rug.
To use it put straight white vinegar not white wine vinegar in a spray bottle and mist the couch with it.
Other things you might try would be to sprinkle it with lots of baking soda and let it sit for awhile then vacuum.
Just mix water and vinegar together using a 1 1 ratio and thoroughly wipe down your piece of furniture then allow it to air dry.
Wash couch down or spray well.
White vinegar will work the best but if you don t have that on hand you can try apple cider vinegar as well.
An open container of baking soda or white vinegar kept in an unobtrusive place for example on top of your kitchen cupboards can help absorb musty smells and clear the air.
Clean the couch with a steam cleaner using a pet odor or odor removing carpet shampoo.
Spray this mist over the sofa lightly just as you would a fabric refreshing spray.
To get rid of a vinegar smell add several drops of orange essential oil to the solution and shake well to mix.
Mix 1 cup vinegar 1 cup ammonia 1 gallon of water.
This is an old school trick that works well for those really really funky smells.
Fill up a spray bottle with one part water and one part white vinegar.
Fill a bottle sprayer with olive oil and white vinegar.
Let the couch air dry and remember that there will be a slight vinegar odor for an hour or so until the scent fades away.