How can I make my rug smell fresher?

[littlelamb]

I got a bargain rug at a car boot sale yesterday, but now that it is at home it smells of dog ! I have been spraying it with febreze but to no avail. Is there a product that will freshen it up a bit? It looks immaculate, it is just that the smell is a bit offputting. No wonder it was so cheap

[superloopy]

Can you hang it up outside in the fresh air for a couple of days? I'm sure this would help!!

[ggglimpopo]

Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on it and hoover hoover hoover then hang it outside, beat it and then leave it at least overnight to air.

[littlelamb]

I am in a first floor flat with no garden! Do you think that would help though? I am sure I could ask a friend to do it for me

[littlelamb]

What does the bicarbonate of soda do?

[Egypt]

it absorbs and neutralises the smell. i think