Animal urine is made up of a combo of water, enzymes, urea, uric acid, cholesterol and other trace chemicals – with a yellow pigment.
Mix a solution of 2 cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and 1/2 cup of vinegar. Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the mixture and apply to the soiled area. Blot lightly. You may need to do this a couple of times to remove a tough stain.
Pet odors and spots from repeated urination are challenging but not impossible to get out of carpets. Depending on the severity of the urine, DIY methods can be effective. Still, professional carpet cleaning solutions are available for stubborn pee spots and odors that have saturated the carpet or are old.
First, mix two cups of warm water with a tablespoon of dish detergent and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Dip a sponge into the solution and gently wipe the stain. Repeat until the stain is gone. If the mark doesn't go away, apply a drop or two of ammonia to the carpet and continue whitening.
Use an enzyme-based cleaner on stubborn stains and odors.
Enzyme cleaners break down stains and odors into their organic molecules to completely eliminate them. This makes them the best choice if you're dealing with a large area, tough stains, stubborn odors, or pet urine.
Neutralize the smell Then you're going to want to douse the spot with an enzymatic cleaner or simply make your own cleaning solution by combining (white or apple cider) vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio. Because the vinegar is acidic, it will neutralize the bacteria in the dog pee, offsetting its odor.
Removing a dog urine stain is easiest right after it happens, but sometimes you're not home when your dog has an accident. Fortunately, you may be able to get out old, dried dog urine stains using products commonly found around the house, like liquid dish soap and baking soda.
When cleaning your carpet with baking soda, let it sit for at least 15 minutes. The longer the baking soda stays on the rug, the more odor, dirt, and oil it will absorb, for a more thorough clean. Try leaving baking soda on the carpet overnight and vacuuming in the morning.
It seems that a dog's heightened sense of smell is not keen on acidic smells, vinegar being another very acidic substance. It is worth noting that dogs are more repelled by the smell of vinegar than they are by lemons and oranges. It is no wonder that vinegar is a key ingredient in every dog repellent.
That unpleasant stench lingers long after the liquid has been absorbed, and can last months unless treated properly. To effectively remove these offending odors, you'll want to make sure you're eliminating them, not just covering up the smell (as many products do).
If the old urine smell in your carpet persists even after thorough cleaning, you may need to replace the padding underneath. Remove the carpet area and discard the old padding. Clean the subfloor with an enzyme cleaner to remove any lingering urine. Once it's dry, install new padding and lay the carpet back down.
Vital Oxide is a powerful cleaning solution, soft surface sanitizer, and odor neutralizer that is trusted by professionals for removing pet stains and odors from carpets. It's safe for use on stain-protected carpet and fabric finishes and can be used to neutralize tough odors and sanitize carpets.
Baking powder is an effective and environmentally friendly way to remove urine stains in toilet bowls. The citric acid in lemon juice works an effective and somewhat milder alternative to the acetic acid in vinegar. It is kind to surfaces and is very effective for light urine scale.
Not only are urine stains unsightly and smelly, but if left untreated, urine can cause permanent damage and discoloration to the carpet. The longer urine sits, the more damage it does. That's why it's important to treat urine stains quickly — usually within 24 hours — for best results.
Final Verdict. Overall, we recommend Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover for its versatility on multiple surfaces and effectiveness in treating fresh and set-in stains. It is also safe for pets, according to Dr. Miller, and boasts a nice citrus scent that helps further mask odors from stains.
Many times, if urine has been sitting in the carpet for a long time (perhaps even years) it has been dormant and the smell has gone away.
Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and white vinegar naturally eliminate urine spots and urine odor. However, do not use undiluted vinegar on pet urine—it damages carpet fibers, so dilute it with water. Also, skip bleach: It can stain carpets and is dangerous to treat dog pee.
Provided that you're using the right type of vinegar and in the correct manner, you will not bleach or discolour your carpets. Only use at most 2 tablespoons of vinegar with warm water in a spray bottle to use vinegar on most carpets. Do not let the vinegar sit overnight and you won't do any harm to your carpet.