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How to Get Rid of Dog Urine Smell

June 27th, 2007 by MartinDodge
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Dog Urine Removal

Speed is of the essence. Use paper towels or rags to soak up as much of the urine as you can. Then apply a commercial dog stain neutralizer. You can find them at any pet store. These products contain enzymes that break down the urine, neutralizing it without staining the carpet. They also work on furniture. If the urine has dried, you can still apply these products. They will neutralize residues, but they won’t do as thorough a job. In fact, after the stuff dries, you may never get the odor or the stain completely out. The following methods have been employed with mixed results:
  • Rubbing alcohol applied full strength, allowed to soak, then rinsed clean.
  • A diluted ammonia containing product, like Windex; never apply full strength ammonia to a stain.
  • Diluted white vinegar or undiluted white vinegar – lots of it
  • Liquid chlorophyll can kill some odors; you can purchase it at a pharmacy
  • Woolite’s Pet Stain and Odor Remover
  • Oxiclean
  • Lots of baking soda worked into the spot to absorbs odors, then vacuumed off.
  • CTI Proschoice OSR (Odor and Stain Remover), obtained through professional cleaner supply outlets.
Soak up any excess solution and use a floor or hand vacuum on the spot afterwards.

Can’t Get the Dog Urine Smell Out?

If none of these methods or products work for you, don’t waste any more money on cleaners. You might as well toss or reupholster the furniture. As for carpeting (For more carpet cleaning information, read the guide to carpet cleaner), if you have extra, cut out the stained carpet, along with the padding. They will both be soaked through. In fact, the flooring below the pad will also be soaked. If it’s wood flooring or sub-flooring, apply a commercial sealer. If it’s concrete, ask your local building supply store clerk if he has something to seal concrete. Then put in the new padding and piece of carpet. You might also have to put a tack strip down before installing.

Why Some Dog Urine Kills Grass

Really? Dog urine killing grass? This is because Rex has got concentrated nitrogen in his urine. It’s a healthy sign for the dog, and ordinarily it would be good fertilizer for the lawn. But the concentration is too high, and the plants can’t take it (Don't forget to learn how to fertilize your lawn). The best way to handle this is to set aside Rex’s own little corner comfort station. Train him to relieve himself there, and only there, and the problem will be solved. Small brown spots on your lawn will reseed themselves; larger areas may have to be manually reseeded or replaced with turf. You can also flood the area with water from a hose after he pees.

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  1. November 20th, 2011 at 4:38 pm    Kristal Says:

    I have three dogs two whistle and one rot tie little ones are 1 yr and 2 yrs old rot tie is 1 yrs old I can not get them to stop peeing in the house help what can I do I can’t take it any more!

  2. September 24th, 2011 at 1:52 am    Kazzie Says:

    I use bleach and it does great for the stains on
    Tan carpet and it also eliminates the smell. Th
    Process is kinda freaky cause of the fizz an the smell
    I deluted with water an all is good!

  3. July 30th, 2011 at 4:47 pm    missdee79 Says:

    FYI………… DO NOT USE BLEACH ON URINE, the urine contains ammonia and the bleach will not do anything for the smell it will only disinfect the area. Ammonia has a bacteria in it that will grow and bleach does not kill it. Use vinegar. I clean the area immediately (if possible, if it dries its 10x’s harder.) then I pour straight vinegar on the area, scrub and let the vinegar dry. I then proceed to clean my floor as usual. Let your dogs out and use a cage to train it seems to be the best way to train w/out accidents.

  4. March 29th, 2011 at 3:59 pm    Danika Says:

    I have 2 dogs one is 3 and 1 is 8 months. i put them in our garage when i go to work and when i come home i clean out the garage with bleach or pine sole. but it seems to not take the ammonium smell out of the garage. I have tried urine b gone and other products but they seem to make the smell go away then a few hours it comes but. how or what can i use to take the smell away and keep it away on a daily base. some one help me please

  5. February 23rd, 2011 at 12:38 am    Kristi Says:

    Please let me know what the ratio of vinegar and baking soda to use for cleaning furniture (legs of tables) from urine smell. Thank you!

  6. January 5th, 2011 at 10:00 am    tina huddle Says:

    I JUST USED WHITE VINGER ON MY CARPET TO DOG PEE WAS REALLY BAD A COUPLS HOURS LATER THE SMELL WAS GONE THANK GOD FOR THE PERSON WHO MADE VINGER I USE IT ON EVRY THING I CLEAN .

  7. September 1st, 2010 at 7:35 am    paulette Says:

    My dog is on a tieout outside due to him always jumping cyclone fence. He pees in the same spot, because of being on the tieout. I have noticed a strong odor just lately is there any product that I can put on the ground to help eliminate the odor??? thanks for amy help you might have

  8. June 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm    Art Says:

    I work an 8 hour shift, and cannot tend to my dog 24/7. I really wish I had the time to take him out every 2 hours, but fact is I can’t. I do use a training pad, problem is my dog stopped using it, and now he tears it to pieces.
    I need help. He is a smart dog (toy poodle), but I cannot get him to go on his pad anymore. I think he is doing it on purpose out of frustration or something.
    Help!!!

  9. June 4th, 2010 at 11:05 am    helen Says:

    How to get rid of dog urine on solid wood floor

  10. January 4th, 2009 at 11:06 am    Sunny Bear Says:

    TRAINING YOUR DOG TO PEE AND POO OUTSIDE 101.

    If you are doing the following please stop now.

    1. Please DO NOT USE TRAINING PADS. They only confuse your dog and teach him/her that it is okay to do their business indoors. Then when they do, they get negative attention i.e scolding. See why this does not help in the next step.

    2. Your dog loves attention, even if it is negative so when he does relieve himself in the house, DO NOT SCOLD HIM. DILUTED BLEACH in a spray bottle on floors does the trick and eliminates odors mixed in a 1 to 10 ratio. Let it sit for 30 seconds or so until the pee starts turning white and wipe up. Spray the floor again with fresh water and wipe again.

    For your furnishing the remedies of WHITE VINEGAR and BAKING SODA work the best

    Then ignore your dog. He will look for attention. Do not gaze at him or meet his eyes. If he comes near you, continue to turn your back on him. (This really works). Do this until you take him out next. Then praise him when he does his business outside. If he does not do his business then DO NOT PRAISE HIM. Continue the ignoring even when you feed him…That means no singing, no talking to him, no treats. The whole family must follow this rule.

    3. DO take your dog outside every 2 to 3 hours while trying to train your dog. Use words like “Get Busy” when your dog stops to sniff around. An indication that he may want to poo is that he will walk in circles around on the spot. Do not speak then. When he is finished, scoop up the poo and then liberally pet and praise your dog (” Good Dog is my favorite). Offer his favorite treat then. This is the only time to offer a treat to your dog.

    4. Increase the time that you take your dog out. Dogs like humans should not be forced to keep their urine for more that 8 hours. It damages their bladders. So move from 2 hours to 2.5 hours every couple of days. Soon your dog will be holding their urine for 4 or more hours. Praise your dog.. always use the same words and give a treat.

    5. Feed your dog at the same times ( 2 times) each day and take them out 15-30 minutes after you feed them. Dogs like people need a routine.
    Liberally praise your dog when he goes outside.

    6. While training keep the same route when taking him for a walk. You will soon discover that he has a favorite place to go. This transference from your house to outside is an indication that your training is successful.

    7. Gradually withdraw the treats and praise your dog liberally when he is starting to get the picture that when he goes outside nice things happen, like praise and sometimes on the odd occasion treats.

    8. Always put fresh food and water for your pet at set mealtimes. Dogs are finicky and might not eat stale food. When your dog has finished eating ( which should be in a few minutes). Take away his food bowl even if he is not eaten all. This regulates his system when and lets you know when he had had enough. We do not leave our food on the table all day until we feel like eating, right? Leave fresh water out for your dog.

    9. At nights, take your dog’s water bowl away to limit his intake of water. Then he will not need to pee all over the place. Many of us sleep the night through without needing water. Most physicians tell us to do this for children when potty training to avoid bed-wetting accidents. Dogs are important members of our family and should be treated the same as any other member.

    10. This entire process can take from 1 week to 3 weeks.

    11. Please do not use old remedies like rubbing your dogs nose in pee, spraying your dogs face, or shaking , hitting or yelling at your pet. This only serves to give him negative attention, create an angry, broken, willful, anxious dog and make you feel dispirited and hopeless.

    12.Please be encouraged, have patience and love yourself as well as your dog. Like humans dogs can sense anxiety, so give yourself adequate rest and do not rush, more importantly, have realistic expectations from your pet. Humans take up to 3 years in some cases more to be potty trained, do not expect a dog to get it in a day or a week.

    After all we got our pets to be faithful companions and give love and get some in return. Do not give up..the rewards are great.

    Good Luck

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