Removing Dog/Pet Odour from House

chrisb1357

Can anyone suggest what ratio to mix the white vinegar or can I use it neat or should I just use 1 to 1

Chris

krlyr wrote: »

I would go cheap - vinegar or biological washing powders should both break down pet urine smells.

Is it possible urine may have gotten elsewhere? Skirting boards, doorframes, the doors themselves? I'm thinking of a male dog with a marking issue, may have cocked its leg up all sorts indoors. You could possibly try using a UV light to see if it shows where the urine is.

lutzi1

Biological washing powder/ liquid solution breaks down the enzymes and gets rid of all the nasties (also discourages it happening again).

cathodetube

You could also try bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and vinegar, make a paste and apply. Bicarb good for cleaning ovens and vinegar good for limescale and windows as well. If you google you will find more info on bicarb.

pollysg

I had this problem when I moved into a bungalow which had an old gent who couldn't aim straight. We ripped up everything and cleaned, and I would also recommend covering the concrete once really dry with heavy duty polythene to provide a physical barrier as well as a chemical one, before laying fresh carpet.

yellowbelly3

Hi
I have cats that not only sometimes wee on the carpet, but also spray the unvarnished skirting boards and walls.

I find that washing the floor and carpet with a warm solution of Daz biological washing powder does the trick - in fact, that is what I always use to wash the floor. The enzymes destroy the odour. It also makes the room smell nice and fresh.

You would have to do a small test on your carpet(s) to make sure it does not fade the colour too much - if so, do the whole carpet!

soay_2

I find those clear antibacterial sprays very effective for neutralising pet incontinence & they don't seem to leave any stain on the carpet.

spring_cleaner

Best way to remove pet odours, urine etc, mix equal parts of white vinegar and water wash down the area and allow to dry thoroughly, works well on leather, lino, concrete etc. For soft upholstery or cushions mix bicarbonate of soda to a paste and apply to offending area, allow to thoroughly dry the hoover it up, good luck

nicki1967

Most of the stuff you buy from pet shops don't get rid of the uric acid (the part of the urine that leaves the smell). Bleach or disinfectant won't do it either. Saturate the patch with soda water then give it a good scrub with a strong solution of biological powder.