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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Collecting Fresh Urine
• Method 2 of 4: Remove odor from carpets and fabrics
• Method 3 of 4: Removing odors from wood floors
• Method 4 of 4: Preventing Bad Odors
• What do you need

No doubt you love your four-legged friend, but he can inevitably have occasional missteps when his puddles appear at home. Dried dog urine has a strong ammonia odor, which is difficult to get rid of. However, if you clean up the puddles behind the dog in a timely manner, eliminate the smells of old urine and, first of all, take preventive measures against new pet oversights, you will no longer have problems with unpleasant smells from the dog, and your house will regain its former freshness.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Collecting Fresh Urine

1. 1 Clean up the puddle behind the dog immediately. If you find a dog at the scene of a "crime" or just find a fresh puddle of it, immediately throw a clean, absorbent cloth (or an old towel) over it. It absorbs the bulk of the moisture, preventing the urine from getting more wet on the carpet or upholstery.
2. 2 Use water and a few drops of detergent to dilute the wet urine stain. Use a clean rag to wipe the wet spot with soapy water, then blot the area with a dry rag. The procedure can be repeated several times until no trace remains of the original puddle.
3. 3 Sprinkle baking soda over the stain. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of baking soda on the damp spot, which is a natural odor absorber. Spread the baking soda evenly over the stain. Try not to use more than 120 grams of baking soda, as the excess will be difficult to clean off. Leave the baking soda on the stain overnight.
4. 4 Vacuum up the baking soda. If your puppy has described the carpet, use a full-size vacuum cleaner to remove the soda from the carpet the next morning. Vacuum the ill-fated area as many times as necessary to completely collect all the powder and make the carpet clean again, even to the touch. If your dog has described a mattress or any piece of upholstered furniture, use a compact handheld vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda.

Method 2 of 4: Remove odor from carpets and fabrics

1. 1 Dissolve the dried urine stain with water. If the puppy puddle has remained on the carpet or upholstery for a long time and a strong unpleasant smell begins to emanate from it, the first thing you need to do is dilute the dried stain. Take a bowl of warm water and use two clean rags (or old towels) to alternately moisten and pat dry the stain. Do this several times to dilute the stain and odor as much as possible.
   • Gloves can be worn for this work.
   • The used rags (towels) will begin to absorb the smell of urine, which is not very pleasant, but this is exactly what you need, because in this way the smell from the soiled place is eliminated. Change the rags as needed and continue to dissolve the stain further.
2. 2 Use an enzymatic cleaner. After completing the work to dissolve the stain as much as possible, use an enzymatic cleaner such as Lucky Bee Enzyme Odor Neutralizer. This cleaning agent will break down the protein molecules in the urine that give off an unpleasant odor. After preliminary checking on an inconspicuous area for the resistance of the carpet or upholstery to the cleaning agent, generously apply it to the urine stain and leave to act for 5-10 minutes. Then blot the stain with a clean rag.
3. 3 Wash or replace items that continue to give off an unpleasant odor. If urine odor persists even after using an enzymatic cleaner, try removing the covers from the stained items and washing them in cool water. To prevent these items from shrinking in the dryer, let them dry on their own.
   • If the puppy has described the carpet laid on the backing, it is prudent to consider replacing the backing. It can be made of synthetic materials that are difficult to remove from persistent unpleasant odors.

Method 3 of 4: Removing odors from wood floors

1. 1 Use a one-to-one ratio of white wine vinegar and water. Removing stubborn odors from wood floors is difficult, but luckily wood is more resistant to harsh cleaning agents. Prepare a solution of 50% white wine vinegar and 50% water. Rub the urine stain thoroughly with a soft sponge soaked in the solution. Leave the solution on the stain for 5-10 minutes. Then wipe it off with a clean, dry cloth.
   • For reliability, after treating the stain with a vinegar solution, it can be additionally sprinkled with a few tablespoons of baking soda. Vacuum the baking soda after a few hours or one night.
2. 2 Try a hydrogen peroxide lotion. Soak a clean washcloth (or a small old hand towel) with hydrogen peroxide so that it soaks well without dripping. If necessary, wring out the tissue and then apply it to the urine stain. Leave the tissue on for 2-3 hours to remove the irritating odor from the stain.
   • If the floor gets damp after removing the peroxide cloth, wipe it down with a clean cloth.
3. 3 Sand the wood floor and re-varnish it. If the smell from the stain persists, you can resort to sanding the wood floor. This step needs to be taken seriously as it is costly and time consuming, but it may be the best solution for very persistent odors. Grinding allows you to remove the top layer of wood, and when this layer is removed, odors that have settled in it disappear. Call professional finishing companies and find out the prices for the service you are interested in to renew the outer layer of the floor without compromising its appearance.
   • Sanding uncoated wood will be easier (such as boardwalk), but it can also be done on varnished wood. A professional will be able to help you choose the right varnish for covering the sanded area so that it fully matches the old varnish in terms of quality characteristics.

Method 4 of 4: Preventing Bad Odors

1. 1 Walk your dog more often. If you don't walk your dog often enough, it will have to go to the toilet at home. Try to walk your dog at least four times a day, or even more often if it is a puppy, elderly or debilitated animal. If necessary, hire someone to walk the dog for you to meet its needs.
2. 2 Hire a dog trainer to train your puppy to relieve himself outdoors. Some dogs, whether due to lack of upbringing or past mistreatment, have difficulty teaching cleanliness within the walls of the house.If you suspect a similar problem with your dog (especially if there is no information about his past life), contact a training instructor. Many trainers will readily provide homework for your dog, focusing on specific behavioral problems.
   • The instructor will also be able to check to see if urinating in the walls of the house is the result of the anxiety of parting with the owner.
3. 3 Check your dog with your veterinarian for possible health problems. If, despite regular walking and training with an instructor, the dog continues to use the toilet at home, it is prudent to show it to the veterinarian. Certain health problems, such as complications from castration / neutering or urinary tract infections, can cause your dog to urinate more often, including having him go to the toilet at home.
   • Try to find out exactly where the dog goes to the toilet at home, how often it does it and how long ago this problem arose so that you can give all the details to the veterinarian.
4. 4 Use repellents if necessary. Some deterrent compounds, such as Antigadin, can discourage your dog from going to the toilet at home. Pre-test the effect of the product on the color of textiles, and then carefully treat all the places in which the pet is used to peeing.

What do you need

• Water
• Enzymatic cleaner
• Baking soda
• Highly absorbent rags or old towels
• Vacuum cleaner
• Liquid detergent