What’s the best way to clear the house of pet odor?

Yuck! Your pal ate something he shouldn’t have and got sick all over your carpet. You cleaned it up right away, but the living room smells! To the rescue: FIRST readers share their tips for eliminating the odor—naturally

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Slice an onion in half and place it in a bowl in the living room for a few hours, says Angie Link. Enzymes released when the onion is cut will absorb the odor.

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Boil 1 cup of water and 3 Tbs. of vinegar for a few minutes, then let it simmer, says Sarah Madsen. The pantry staple will destroy odor molecules in the air.