(Newswire.net — May 8, 2019) — Being a dog owner comes with the frustrating task of trying to get dog pee smell out of your carpet. Whether it’s a guest dog, a dog learning potty training or a senior dog with incontinence issues, there always seems to be the occasional puddle that needs to be cleaned. Over the years, I’ve woken up and my whole carpet smells like dog pee. So how do you get rid of that awful smell?
Many people clean dog pee as best as they can but there’s always that familiar smell of urine that tends to linger. The odor can be so strong that you can smell it as soon as you enter the house.
My Whole Carpet Smells Like Dog Pee
Some DIY solutions for when you’re thinking, “my whole carpet smells like dog pee” include: using vinegar and baking soda, commercial cleaners or bleach and carpet cleaner.
DIY Solutions
If your carpet is permanently installed, dealing with dog pee can be a real mess. Once the pee gets soaked into the carpet padding, getting rid of the odor can be a nightmare. The chances are you may need to hire professional cleaners to do a thorough cleaning job. Nonetheless, you can still get rid of the bad odor on your own. With a few tips and some elbow grease, your carpet should be fresh and clean in no time.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
Baking soda and vinegar have proved to be very effective at getting rid of strong odors from carpets. The main advantage of this method is that it’s natural and the supplies are probably already in your pantry.
Steps
- Start by creating a solution of one-part water and one-part white vinegar
- Pour the solution on the stained area and use a scrub brush to clean up the mess
- Vinegar works by neutralizing ammonia in the urine, which is the first step of eliminating the odor
- Give the stained area ample time to dry before sprinkling baking soda on top of it.
- Next, get some hot water and detergent and scrub the stained area once more.
- Finally, let the area dry and run a vacuum over it.
Commercial Pet Stain and Odor Removers
There are plenty of premade stain removers designed specifically for getting rid of pet odors. You can grab them at the local pet store, and they usually have instructions on the back of the container.
Bleach and Carpet Cleaner
When it comes to cleaning stains, bleach should only be used as a last resort and only on white carpets as it will fade colored carpets. If you opt for this method, be sure to open any nearby windows and keep your pets in a different room as the fumes may affect them.
Another thing to bear in mind is that bleach on its own won’t clean your carpet. You’ll still need to clean the carpet using carpet cleaner or shampoo and a carpet brush and then soften it later. This method can be effective, but it shouldn’t be your first option.
Bottom Line
While some DIY methods will be effective at getting rid of unwanted pet odors you may have to hire professionals, especially if you experience frequent accidents. Whenever I’m in a situation where my whole carpet smells like dog pee, I use the tricks mentioned to get rid of the bad odor.