How to Get Rid of Dead Mouse Smells Quickly and Effectively

 

Most homes deal with mice from time to time, but when a mouse dies in or around your home, it’s important to act quickly. For such small creatures, dead mice can emit a truly foul smell. And if you have trouble locating where the dead mouse is, it can be even more difficult to cleanse your home from the rancid odor.

Learn how to get rid of the dead mouse smell quickly and what you can do to avoid this issue in the future. 

How to Get Rid of Dead Mouse Smell

Unfortunately, mice can sometimes die within the walls of your home. This makes eliminating the foul dead mouse smell a little trickier (and more unpleasant).  

There are a variety of home remedies and products you can try to eliminate the

dead mouse smell or at least mask it: 

·         Ventilate your space: Your best first line of defense is to create more airflow in the space where the smell is particularly awful. Keep doors and windows open, and run a fan near the area to bring in more fresh air.

·         Active charcoal packets: These small packets can work wonders at removing odors. Place a few packets around the area where the smell is the strongest. 

·         Dead animal odor removers: Believe it or not, there are products specifically designed to remove the dead, decaying smell from your home. Follow the product’s instructions to get rid of the dead mouse smell in your home.

·         Essential oils, candles, sprays: These products won’t get rid of the smell, but may be able to mask it with a more pleasant fragrance.

·         Dry coffee grounds: Coffee grounds absorb odors well and emit a pleasant coffee aroma. Place grounds in small bowls near the smelly area to do its magic.

• Air purifiers: This is a more costly solution compared to the others, but can be pretty effective at eliminating odors and removing pollutants from your home’s air. 
• Homemade solutions:Baking soda and white distilled vinegar are natural deodorizers. Create a homemade spray solution of 50/50 water and vinegar or combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 cups of water. Use the spray near the stinky area to reduce the smell.

How to Get Rid of a Dead Mouse

If you’re able to remove the mouse, start by opening doors and windows near the area. Then, put on rubber gloves and a medical face mask. 

Spray disinfectant on the mouse and place it into a trash bag. Tie the trash bag and place it in an outdoor dumpster that’s emptied regularly. Then return to the area to spray with disinfectant again and wipe down the area with paper towels. 

 

-thespruce