Are you tired of battling the persistent and unpleasant odor of dog pee in your home? Fear not, as we’ve curated the ultimate guide to help you eliminate that pesky dog pee smell once and for all. In this article, we’ll unveil three highly effective solutions that will not only neutralize the odor but also leave your living space smelling fresh and clean. Say goodbye to the frustration of lingering pet smells, and let’s explore the key strategies to reclaim your home’s freshness.
Even the trained dogs have accidents. It happens. Dogs get excited and start to pee, or they just have forgotten to go and start to pee where they stand. Cleaning up immediately is the good action to reduce any long-lasting stains or smells. Sometimes, your dog may have wee’ when you’re not at home. Again, this is fine as there are other ways to get this cleaned up and reduce smells. Finally, outdoors dog urine can also be a problem, especially on artificial grass. This can linger for a long time. Cleaning your grass after every wee is impossible, but things are still available to make sure the smell goes away.
What Should I Do When My Dog Pees on Carpet?
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Please Don’t Panic! It might seem traumatic and annoying but do not worry. Most people already have some essential products in the home to help quickly soak it up. Kitchen roll/paper tissues in a nice thick layer will start to very quickly draw the wet out of the floor. Once the paper is down, make sure you have something on your feet (shoes/trainers) and put all your weight onto the towel. This will help soak it up quicker and deeper. TIP: you could use Newspaper on the kitchen roll to help further absorb the wee.
Soaking up the liquid is phase one. Removing the odour can be a little more complicated. But if you have baking soda at home, then you’re on to a winner. Put some baking soda over the damp spot where you have soaked up the pee and leave to settle overnight as the pee will potentially make the baking soda thicken up and be difficult to hoover. However, this is the most common way of getting rid of dog wee odours without excessive funding. This may take a second or third attempt depending on how much pee.
What Happens if the Dog Pee Dries Up?
Once dried, dog pee tends to smell. Sometimes it can happen in a place where you haven’t noticed, and it dries up. This makes it harder to clean and remove the smell. Also, smelly dried dog pee can be extremely strong on artificial grass. Although the smell may seem tough to get rid of, there are several ways to do this, and we will share some products and some cheap home remedies to try.
Renting a wet vac is a simple and effective way but can be quite expensive for cleaning such a small amount. You can also use warm water and clean towels, rinse the area thoroughly and soak back up with towels. The towels will absorb the dog pee and the water making the smell disappear. Use a hoover several times over the area to help absorb the water and smell quicker. Do NOT use a steamer. As good as steam cleaners are on carpets to help clean, they do not help the dog pee smell.
Hardwood / Laminate Pee Stains
Laminate flooring is the easiest to clean. Kitchen roll or tissue paper. Put it on the urine, watch it soak up. If there is a lot, but a big wad of towels down / damp cloths and stand on them to speed up the process. Simple. Baking soda is also a great cleaning product and works well when the area is slightly damp. This time you would need to leave the baking soda in the area overnight. Then hoover it up and clean the area as above. This should help remove the smell and/or stain
Other than these tips, you could try some readily available products to buy that also do the same but at a little extra cost.
3 Products to Help Find and Clean Dog urine on Your Floor
1. Microfibre Towels
Soaking up any liquid has never been easier than with a microfibre dog towel. This includes Dog Pee. Microfibre towels leave little to no water behind. Covering the wet surface with a kitchen roll or a towel will help lift the wet area. This can also take some time, so standing on above of the towels can help increase the water’s speed. However, several pieces of kitchen role are needed or towels and can take a while to absorb fully. This is the same with laminate flooring. Wipe, Clean, Wipe, Clean can be a long process and you still might never fully absorb to the wet area(s). Super Absorbent Microfibre Towels are a great way of lifting all the water/urine from the wet area. You can also just simply throw them in the washer for a quick clean.
2. Finding the Urine – UV Light
Finding dog pee can be a difficult task, especially if it’s dried. UV lights are a great way of finding stains in your carpet/ flooring to help identify what needs cleaning and where. Simply turn on the UV light, works better in the dark, and any stains will illuminate and help you identify the area to be cleaned. UV lights identify stains that contain a substance called ‘Phosphors’ which is also in Dog Pee. By identifying dog pee under UV light you can quickly clean the area but also identify whether your dog is peeing at home when you are not there.
3. Spraying Odour Eliminator like Rocco & Roxie
Enzyme and Chlorine-free clean is a harmless, child friend, pet-friendly spray to help relieve any surface of odours. Spray the area thoroughly and soak up with towels. We also use Vanish Carpet Cleaner, which removes dog smells and urine from the carpet. It also gives it a nice fresh look (with effort). Spray the foam into the carpet and use a rubber or stiff brush to rub it deep into the carpet. Leave to set for about 10 minutes and then hoover over the area.
Unleash the Sweet Scent of Success: The Ultimate Guide to a Odor-Free Home
In the quest to eliminate dog pee smell, we’ve journeyed through three incredibly effective solutions that promise to transform your living space. From innovative enzymatic cleaners to natural DIY remedies, you now hold the keys to banishing unpleasant odors. Say farewell to the frustration of lingering pet smells and embrace the sweet scent of success. Your home deserves to be a sanctuary, and with these solutions, you can ensure it remains fresh and inviting for both you and your furry companion. Cheers to a home that smells as good as it looks!
If you have a young puppy, then immediate training is required to stop the peeing in the home. This can end up costly if your dog finds it safer to pee in the home. Train from day one to pee outside. Older dogs are a little different as this can be a bladder problem because of their age. However, you need to notice the signs and get that dog outside immediately. If your dog does pee in the house, clean immediately or cover until you can clean. Covering it will prevent your dog from finding it and marking its territory again and again.
