How safe are carpet deodorizers? As a seasoned vacuum tester, I urge you to try alternative methods

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They're a go-to choice for many, but how safe are carpet deodorizers?

As Homes & Gardens' home tech editor, I've spent more than 200 hours testing vacuums, and I've even visited Dyson's engineering labs. I know these appliances inside and out, and one thing I've learned is that fine powders can damage your vacuum.