It’s hard to ignore the smell of dog pee, but it’s essential to act quickly if you spot a fresh or dried urine stain on your carpet.
Pets often urinate indoors for various reasons, including marking territory, anxiety, and medical issues. It’s best to remove any stains from your carpet as soon as you can to keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
Paper Towels
When a pet urinates in your home, it can cause a big mess. Fortunately, there are a few simple methods that you can use to clean up the mess.
First, locate the spot where your dog urinated and soak up as much urine as po possible. This will help to prevent the pee from lingering on your carpet.
Place several paper towels (or other absorbent cloth/towel) over the soiled area, applying pressure to the soaked-up urine as you do so. Repeat this until all of the liquid is absorbed and the site looks dry.
This can be a very effective way to remove dog pee from the carpet. Just be sure to keep a good supply of paper towels on hand at all times.
Newspaper
It happens: No matter how careful you are about your dog’s potty habits; they’ll inevitably mark a spot on the floor as their bathroom. When this happens, it’s time to act fast.
An excellent way to quickly soak up a fresh urine stain is to place a thick wad of paper towels over it. This will help absorb the liquid and some of its odor-causing molecules.
Another effective method is to cover the area with a large sheet of newspaper. The paper will catch any drips and can also be stepped on to help speed up the absorption process.
Using newspapers to clean up dog pee is not only a great way to make your house smell clean, but it’s also a fun and educational activity for kids. You can even use them to teach your pup how to pee in the grass (if your dog isn’t ready for the real deal). They’re an easy way to help keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
Baking Soda
While it’s normal to have pet urine stains and odors around the house, it can be particularly annoying when they appear on your carpet. It’s also important to clean them up quickly because lingering smells can be difficult to get rid of and can damage the stain.
One of the most effective ways to remove dog pee from carpet is with baking soda. Baking soda has a strong odor-neutralizing effect and can be applied to the spot with a brush or gloved hand to scrub it deep into the carpet fibers.
Vinegar is another great natural cleaning hero, but it should be diluted with water before use to avoid damaging your carpet. Bleach is also a dangerous substance to use on carpet.
A homemade solution made with vinegar, baking soda and water will work well for mild stains like dog pee, according to Caitlin Sole, senior associate home editor at Better Homes and Gardens online. Store the mixture in a spray bottle on pet stains and odors immediately.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is a natural odor-absorbing agent that helps to remove the dog pee smell from your carpet. It is available in powder form and can be purchased from most home improvement stores.
It can also be used to polish silver, making it tarnish-free. Try a solution of 1 part water and two parts cornstarch for non-abrasive scrubbing power.
You can also use cornstarch to help remove stains from your shoes, especially when they have a wet or stinky odor. Simply sprinkle a little cornstarch on each pair of shoes and let them sit overnight.
This will help soak up the wetness and odors and prevent them from forming again in the shoes. It will also make them slide on and off easier and more enjoyable to wear.
