Do you notice a distinct urine odor in your dog’s den? Although you may not recognize it anymore, your visitors most likely will. It’s unfortunate, but a dog’s smell isn’t the best.
It is possible to describe the odor of a dog as rotten or filthy. Urine or feces accidents can be the source of the odors. It doesn’t matter how well-trained your dog is or how meticulously you adhere to your potty-break plan; dog pee happens.
If you find dog urine on your carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, act quickly to prevent permanent damage and urine smell. It’s natural for your carpet to pick up your dog’s odors because it serves as a filter in your home.
Fortunately, getting rid of unpleasant odors from your carpet is simple if you use the appropriate carpet cleaning solution. In addition, there are ways to get rid of the smell even if the urine has already dried. Some stains are so hard to find that they may be impossible to remove.
Common Pet Stain and Odor Removal Ingredients
Did you know that you can use things from your pantry to clean up pet stains and smells? That’s right. To clean up pet urine, you can use baking soda, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, vodka, an orange, a lemon, and salt. When you use all of these products together, you can clean and neutralize surfaces.
Using a synthetic carpet cleaner on a carpet can damage it, take away its color, and add harmful chemicals to your home environment. By using more natural ingredients, like enzymatic cleaners with essential oils, pet owners can keep their homes free of harmful fumes and chemicals that can make them and their pets sick right away and over time.
Before putting a lot of cleaning solution on your rug, you should always test a small area to make sure it won’t hurt it. You should also move your pet to another room before using any ingredient, natural or not, to clean a carpet stain.
Even some natural ingredients can make you sick and cause symptoms like vomiting, muscle spasms, and problems with your heart, liver, and kidneys if you ingest them. So, make sure to use a tried-and-true natural product that gets rid of odors and stains.
How to Naturally Get Pet Urine Out of Carpet
There are four natural ways to get rid of pet urine: cleaning with vinegar and baking soda; making a solution with vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap; making a solution with vodka, or making an enzymatic remover with essential oils.
Even though each method has a few different steps, they all follow the same basic steps. First, you should dab the area with paper towels to soak up as much urine as you can. The stain will come out best if you can blot it right after your pet does it. Next, put a solution on the stain to help get rid of what’s left. Let the solution soak in and do its job for a while.
Depending on what it is, you may need to use a cold, wet cloth to clean it up. You can either let the spot dry on its own or vacuum the area.
The smell of urine on carpets and fabrics
That’s right, your dog peed on the carpet. So, what’s next? If you’re lucky, you’ve already got the necessary cleaning supplies on hand. The wet area should be covered with a thick layer of paper towels and, if feasible, under the carpet.
A thick layer of newspaper should be used to cover the wet spot. After the paper has absorbed most of the urine, you may either stand on it for a few minutes to speed up the absorption process or simply leave the paper in place until it’s done.
Before rinsing, remove all of the paper from the area. Towels or a wet vac should be used to remove all the water. You can expect the damp towels to stink, but that’s a positive sign that you’re getting rid of as much urine and its stench as possible.
Once the majority of the liquid has been wiped up, the next step is to get rid of the unpleasant odors.
Baking soda, a basic kitchen staple, is your best ally in this battle. Applying about 1/4 cup or less of baking soda for most stains, apply it to the damp area in a uniform and thin layer. After letting the baking soda sit overnight, take a good, thorough vacuum of the area. To get rid of all the powder, you may have to vacuum the area multiple times until it feels totally clean.
Vinegar is another household item that can be used in this approach. One cup of distilled white vinegar, one cup of water, and two teaspoons of baking soda in a spray bottle are all that are needed to get rid of mold. Spray the stain with the mixture after shaking it up to combine the contents. Then dab it with towels until it’s totally clean.
Getting rid of the odor from dried stains is more difficult, but there are a few things you may do to make an effort.
Rinse the affected area well with plain water, to begin with. Keep soaking and cleaning until the area is completely clean with a wet-dry vacuum cleaner. ‘Don’t use steam cleaning equipment, this will leave the smell and stain permanently! If you don’t have a wet-dry vacuum, you can wet and blot the place over and over again using warm water and clean towels.
You can also try an enzymatic cleaner if that doesn’t do the trick. Cleaning agents made from bio-based ingredients break down and eliminate odor and stain molecules at the molecular level. Always use an enzyme-based cleaner designed for pet stains.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How effective are air purifiers at removing pet odors?
Pet odors, allergies, dander, and other potentially dangerous things can be removed from the air by using a HEPA air purifier. Smaller units are less effective at getting rid of odors than larger ones.
Why does the scent of my freshly cleaned carpet seem to be getting worse?
The fact that a carpet still smells terrible after washing is largely due to a damp backing. Mold and mildew can grow on the carpet if it isn’t dried correctly, causing a musty odor and potentially posing a health risk. Once the carpet has dried completely, any unpleasant odors should be gone.
