Odor comes standard with pets. Outdoor cats track mud in from outdoors. Dogs shake themselves dry on your living room rug. Or, even worse, relieve themselves on your plush, high-pile carpet. Show
Urine is a difficult pet odor to eliminate, especially after it settles into rug and carpet fibers. But with a little bit of elbow grease, common household products, and Fresh Wave’s plant-based Pet Odor Eliminating Spray, you get dried dog pee out of carpets and rugs. Just follow this step-by-step guide. Steps to Get Dried Dog Pee Out of Carpets & Rugs
1. Rewet the Urine Area With Diluted VinegarStart by mixing white vinegar with water (undiluted vinegar can damage carpet fibers). Soak a rag in the solution or pour a small amount directly onto the dried urine spot. Allow the solution to sit for 2-5 minutes to ensure it soaks into the fibers. You may even see wetness on the rug’s backing, and that’s ok. White vinegar’s acidic properties break down alkaline stains like urine, allowing you to soak up and remove (see step 2). White vinegar will not leave a stain or cause discoloration, especially when diluted with water. You can even test a small, discrete section of the rug to make sure. 2. Soak Up the Vinegar SolutionOnce you’ve saturated the area with diluted vinegar, it’s time to soak up as much of the vinegar and urine as you can. Cover the old patch with a clean, dry rag (one that you don’t mind throwing out). Apply pressure, either with the palms of your hand or by stepping onto the towel. More pressure means more liquid will be soaked up. 3. Repeat as NeededVinegar is very effective at neutralizing urine odors, but, in order for it to work on a set-in spot, you may have to repeat steps 1-2. In extreme cases, allow the solution to sit for up to 24 hours to get pee smell out of a rug. If you don’t want to use white vinegar, opt for a cleanser with enzymes. Soak up your selected cleaner with a clean, dry towel. 4. Apply and Vacuum Up Baking SodaBaking soda is a powerful, odor-eliminating solution that has many versatile uses like getting rid of odors in boots and deodorizing a gym bag. It will not cause discoloration and is effective against odor in carpet fibers and other porous surfaces around the house. To use baking soda to get the dog pee smell out of a rug, sprinkle a generous amount onto the area and allow it to sit for several minutes. Vacuum up the baking soda and the odors it absorbed. To prevent vacuum exhaust odors, add some Fresh Wave Odor Eliminating Vacuum Beads to the canister or bag. The secret to baking soda’s effectiveness lies in its crystal-like structure. Volatile molecules bind to its surface and neutralize without leaving an unpleasant residue or causing a smell. When combined with Fresh Wave odor eliminating products, this duo can effectively fight odors in a variety of applications. 5. Refresh With Odor EliminatorsAfter you’ve vacuumed up the baking soda, mist the rug with Fresh Wave Odor Removing Pet Spray. This powerful odor remover absorbs and eliminates pet smells with natural plant oils (including zesty orange oil). You can also light a Fresh Wave Odor Removing Candle or use the original or lavender Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray to eliminate lingering urine smells released during the cleaning process. Unlike some air fresheners or scented candles, Fresh Wave’s ingredients are safer for pets and people. They rely on natural plant oils to absorb and neutralize smells instead of masking them with fake perfumes. Bonus Step: Give Your Dog a Thorough CleanIf you’re a dog owner, chances are you’re all too familiar with that ever-evasive dog smell on couches, rugs, pillows, and comfy chairs. Thankfully, the odor eliminating experts at Fresh Wave have applied their powerful and natural odor removing formula to Odor Removing Dog Shampoo! The next time you wash your dog, squeeze a small portion of Fresh Wave Odor Removing Dog Shampoo onto their wet fur, then lather and rinse. Just like Fresh Wave’s room Sprays, Candles, Wax Melts, and Gels, the proprietary formula is made with natural ingredients with no added chemicals and fragrances. That means it’s safer for your dog and gentle on their coat. Keep Reading: Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fritos? Download Article Download Article If you have dogs or puppies, it’s likely that they’ll have accidents inside. While it may be easy to clean up, you may still smell the dog urine if it soaked into your carpet. When there’s a lingering smell that you want to get rid of, you can easily deodorize your carpet with vinegar and baking soda, a hydrogen peroxide paste, club soda, or an enzymatic cleaner. No matter what method you choose, your carpet will smell like new once you’re finished!
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If your dog had an accident and peed on your carpet, it will likely give off a strong, unpleasant urine smell. To get rid of the smell, first remove as much of the wet urine as possible if the stain is still wet. Place paper towels over the stain, then walk on them to soak up the urine. Keep switching out the paper towels with new ones until you’ve soaked up most of the urine. Then, mix equal parts white vinegar and water, and pour it over the stain so the carpet fibers are fully saturated. The white vinegar will neutralize the bad odors. Let the vinegar soak in for 10 minutes, then blot it up using paper towels. Now, let your carpet air dry for a few hours. When it’s mostly dry, sprinkle baking soda over the stained area. The baking soda will absorb any of the remaining bad odors. Let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. If the urine smell persists, you may need to use a stronger commercial cleaner designed to eliminate pet odors. To learn how to use club soda and hydrogen peroxide to get rid of dog urine smell on carpet, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,667,823 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What neutralizes the smell of urine in carpet?Urine smells like ammonia, and this is neutralized with white vinegar. After blotting the area dry, pour the vinegar solution on the affected area, and let the solution soak for 10 minutes to reach the deepest fibers in the rug. Use paper towels to blot and dry the vinegar solution.
How do you get rid of dog urine smell permanently?Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors. Sprinkle it liberally on the damp area or even an old urine stain, and work the powder gently into the fibers of any fabric, rug or carpet. Let the baking soda sit overnight for maximum odor absorption, then vacuum it up to remove the smell completely.
How do I get rid of the smell of dog urine in my house?Traditional household cleaning products such as vinegar, baking soda, soap, and the like seem to work at first because they eliminate some of the components of your pet's urine. White vinegar in particular is highly alkaline, which means it can act as a deodorizer for spaces marked with dogs' urine.
How long does dog urine smell stay in carpet?Left untreated, urine takes up to five years to off-gas on it's own. The longer dog pee or cat urine sits in a carpet the worse the problem becomes. Bacteria builds up, and the urine is soaked not only into the carpeting but also into the pad below and, in some instances, the wood floors and its sub-floor.
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