is there science behind sprinkling baking soda on carpet to remove odors.

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My wife insists on it. I can’t see how. There is no acidic liquid in the carpet to neutralize. I don’t think a powder absorbs “smells”

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A lot of bad smells are caused by acidic substances. The baking soda is alkaline and counter acts them. It also will absorb smelly oils and greases.

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