Dog Urine Smell and Stain Remover

jazzgirl · Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 74

I don't know if any of you out there have a problem with this, but I have noticed every now and then, my dog will pee on the carpet. Not really sure why, but it does happen. I have been looking for some kind of home remedy to use and came across this recipe. Try it out and see what you think. So far it has helped with my dogs odor problem on the carpet.

Dog Urine Smell and Stain Remover

Ingredients

Baking Soda
White Vinegar
Dishwashing Detergent
3% Hydrogen Peroxide

Directions:

If the area is still wet you should first attempt to absorb the dog urine. Leaving it there to dry out will only encourage bacterial growth which causes the smell. The best method is to place several layers of paper towel over the wet area and tread on it so as to soak up as much of the dog urine as you possibly can. You may have to repeat this several times until no more urine can be soaked up.

Sometimes dog urine accidents have already dried because you did not notice them previously. You can find old urine patches on your carpet with the aid of a black light. The dog urine stains will fluoresce under the ultra violet light in a darkened room. Hand held black lights are quiet inexpensive.

The next step is to mix a solution of fifty percent white vinegar and fifty percent water. You must use a liberal amount of this solution to reach the carpet fibers deep down. Work the solution in with a scrubbing brush to ensure it penetrates the carpet fibers below. Now blot the area again using the paper towel method above. The vinegar will neutralize the ammonia in the dog urine. This area must now be allowed to dry which you can assist by using a fan or opening the windows.

When the area has dried sprinkle a good handful of baking soda over the soiled area. Mix up half a cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of detergent. Ordinary dishwashing detergent is quite suitable. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and slowly pour the hydrogen peroxide and detergent mixture over the baking powder. Work the dissolving baking soda well into the carpet, first with your fingers and then with a scrubbing brush.

Once again allow the area to dry completely and then vacuum thoroughly.

In areas that have been heavily soiled with dog urine you may have to repeat the process again.

Caution:
Use only 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Test your carpet for color fastness in an area that won't show.

wiskers · Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 58

Well this is good information. I'm going to try this in area there have been some accidents. And come to think of it, it the same place each time so think the smell must still be there, although we have had the area professionally cleaned and still I wonder. Will let you know how this works on this problem area in the play room.

moneylady · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 284

Had a problem in the house of a friend and we went over to her house and she used this post of removal and she called on Saturday that it has taken out the smell. They have been trying and trying to get rid of the smell in their den where dog has had accidents. Thanks for this posting.