Slate floor- to rip up orthoroughly clean? Help please!

hydra234

Hi there,


Wondering if anyone could help me, recently moved into an old house that has the overwhelming stench of dog urine coming from the kitchen. It is a slate floor, non porous ( checked by putting some water on the tiles and it just sat there) has never been sealed from what I can see. Previous owners had several dogs that were obviously allowed to mess inside. My question is, do I deep clean the floor ( any recommendations on how?) or is it a case of ripping it up? On a very tight budget! We bought the house as we are looking to renovate it and rent out. Any suggestions would help! Thank you!

cutestkids

would steam cleaning work ? We had a problem years ago when a stray cat got in and sprayed in the hall. After trying several other methods the only way we got the smell out was by using a steam cleaner.

pavlovs_dog

too nice a feature to lose without first exhausting all cleaning avenues, IMHO.

opening the windows to air the place out as you clean will help.

Start by giving the floor and any kitchen base units a good clean. If it really pongs, I'd be tempted to use bleach diluted in hot water.

if you find specific spots that are particularly whiffy, bicarb and charcoal are both known to absorb and therefore neutralise smells.

adouglasmhor

Pricey but worth it IMO http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/simple-solution-urine-destroyer
http://www.viovet.co.uk/Mr_Muscle_Oxy_Urine_Destroyer/c20209/?quick_find=152794&gclid=CN2EwsLI_r8CFSEewwodH3UARg

Alternatively get a tub of cheap bio washing powder then use a clean mop and warm (not hot hadn hot at most) water solution of it and wash the place out thougroughly with it, leave it for a hour then clean again with clean water.

poorly_scammo

My mum's vet recommended non-bio washing powder and warm water. She had a few incontinence issues with her dog who was getting on a bit.

Jeyes fluid can also be used but be careful if you have pets as it can be toxic for them.

You could also try products such as these: http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Products/CN0069/simple-solution-urine-destroyer?utm_source=google&utm_source=cpc&utm_campaign=ps_productTargets&CAWELAID=720017470000028428&gclid=COOyisfI_r8CFYfJtAodM3QAkA they're enzymatic which apparently gets rid of the bacteria causing the smell. I haven't used these so can't comment on their efficacy.

If it were me I'd go for the washing powder then the Jeyes fluid and then the enzymatic cleaner but I'm a belt-and-braces kind of person. I wouldn't get rid of the tiles until I'd exhausted all cleaning possibilities.

adouglasmhor

poorly_scammo wrote: »

My mum's vet recommended non-bio washing powder and warm water. She had a few incontinence issues with her dog who was getting on a bit.

Jeyes fluid can also be used but be careful if you have pets as it can be toxic for them.

You could also try products such as these: http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Products/CN0069/simple-solution-urine-destroyer?utm_source=google&utm_source=cpc&utm_campaign=ps_productTargets&CAWELAID=720017470000028428&gclid=COOyisfI_r8CFYfJtAodM3QAkA they're enzymatic which apparently gets rid of the bacteria causing the smell. I haven't used these so can't comment on their efficacy.

If it were me I'd go for the washing powder then the Jeyes fluid and then the enzymatic cleaner but I'm a belt-and-braces kind of person. I wouldn't get rid of the tiles until I'd exhausted all cleaning possibilities.

If you don't have a dog, use bio, the emzymes break down the urine quite quickly. The emzymes in bio are the same as the ones in the specialist products but in different ratios. Heat reduces their efficiency which is why I said no more than hand hot.

poorly_scammo

adouglasmhor wrote: »

If you don't have a dog, use bio, the emzymes break down the urine quite quickly. The emzymes in bio are the same as the ones in the specialist products but in different ratios. Heat reduces their efficiency which is why I said no more than hand hot.

Ahh. Will bear that in mind. I do have a pooch though.

hydra234

These are great suggestions! Thank you so much! I am so trying all of these this weekend! The only pet I have is a 3 year old boy!!
I have other rooms to attack over the next few months and I am definitely coming back to you all!

Butterfly_Brain

I am another one who would use biological washing powder dissolved in very hot water.

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After a dreadful time trying to remove dog pee odours from carpet I find using 250-500 mls of white vinegar (can buy in asda for 48p a bottle), add half a bucket of warm water, stir in half a cup of bicarbonate of soda (cheapest at Wilkinsons think its 1.48 a box), a few good squirts of Ariel (I don't use anything else, it really does seem to be the most effective) and give a good scrub. leave to stand for a while, then remove.

If that doesn't work, try and see if you can locate a 'secret' area the dogs might have used. Preferably after going out for a while so your nose hasn't had chance to desensitise. Then come in and follow your nose.

Repeat if necessary (but never had to do it more than twice).

For immediate pee problems, I use a squirt of bleach in a bucket of water, that prevents pee odours.