How do I get the smell of dog urine out of my carpet?
By Brandi from Chattanooga, TN
OK, everyone, here is the "Pee Recipe". And yes, it works.
We recommend extreme caution when treating fine fabrics and upholstery. You must be extra careful in checking for colorfastness. Do not skip this step, thinking, "Oh, I'm sure it will be fine." It may not. You must test a hidden area and wait 24 hours before proceeding to a full treatment.
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Place all ingredients in a glass jar or bowl. Gently stir, do not beat or shake, until baking soda is dissolved. If urine is fresh, be sure to blot up any excess urine with dry paper towels or a dry washcloth before the next step. Pour mixture over urine spot, making sure to cover the entire spot. Allow mixture to completely soak the area being treated. Do not rub or scrub. Let sit for 24 hours without disturbing.
After 24 hours, take clean paper towels or a clean, white washcloth and blot up any remaining liquid. (Again, do not rub or scrub.) Allow area to air dry completely. If you are treating carpet, you can vacuum over the area when dry. Makes 16 oz. (2 cups) of solution.
Tips:
The solution is most active for one hour after mixing. Be sure to apply the solution within this time period for maximum effectiveness. Do not enclose the mixture in an airtight container, or you could have a big mess on your hands. The reason for this is because when the ingredients are combined they release oxygen (Remember making "volcanoes" out of baking soda and vinegar when you were a little kid? Similar principle here.)
Two alternate methods of applying the solution are using a spray bottle or a garden watering can. A spray bottle works best for applying the solution to hard surfaces like concrete or linoleum, or to vertical surfaces like walls or shower tile. (This is not the best method for carpet.) Just be sure to thoroughly spray the area you are treating. A garden watering can is best for medium to large areas, indoors or outdoors.
For really tough odors, you may have to treat the area more than once. Carpet, furniture, and mattresses typically require 1-2 treatments. Concrete, wood, tile, and other hard surfaces usually need 3-5 treatments (1 treatment per day).
For concrete and other hard surfaces, you want to make enough of the recipe to completely cover the stain. Pour or spray the solution on and let it soak, soak, soak. Do not mop or wipe up. Let it sit for 24 hours (depending on the humidity level, it will usually evaporate during this time). Repeat the treatment once a day for 3-5 days.
For mattresses, the best thing to do is to make a double, triple or even quadruple batch of the recipe, enough to completely cover the stain and then really pour it on.
Don't be afraid of saturating the mattress. The urine has gone deep into the mattress, so you need to make sure that there's enough solution to go deep into the mattress as well.
By anne
I have used dozens of remedies, but the only one I have found that works is Blue Magic Carpet and Stain Remover. I bought it at WalMart in the Automotive Department. It's a miracle worker. (09/09/2009)
By HollyBryant
There is a product you can purchase at your local pet supply store called Eco-88. It works every single time removing pets stains and odors. The cool thing is you just spray the stain and walk away. You don't have to scrub at all. The home remedies may or may not work, but this product is guaranteed by the manufacturer to work. (10/27/2009)
By Rin
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