How to remove the smell of dog urine from carpet?
Summary
Removing dog urine smell from carpet can be tackled in several ways, according to our forum users. Some suggest using specific cleaning products to break down the urine bonds, while others recommend natural solutions or professional services. The key seems to be addressing the bacteria and the depth of the stain to fully eliminate the odor. Here's what our forum users are saying:
- Some forum users suggest using specific products:
- "If the urine sets in or still smells after you clean it, try Genesis 950 cleaner... With 950, the bond of the stain is broke and it actually lifts not only the stain, but the smell...The 950 is hard to find. If you can't get it at any stores, they sell it online at www.amerikalstore.com. :) Happy cleaning!" -- All Purpose Cleaner, Cleaningtalk.com
- "When dealing with pet odors and stains you need a product that kills the bacteria. If you dont do that the odor and or stain will come back. Here is a product that I use and sell to remove pet stains and odors, it's called Super Fresh and is Certified Green so there is nothing harmful in it at all. Super Fresh" -- cleanandgreen, Cleaningtalk.com
- Alternatively, a forum user recommends a DIY solution:
- "Well you can try a mixture of baking soda and fresh lemon juice mixed with water. That will remove the stain and the smell." -- JohnAtk, Cleaningtalk.com
- Another user advises:
- "use a mild carpet cleaning chemical and use a deodorizer or an antiseptic agent to remove the odor...don't use anything strong for it might further damage the carpet..." -- ScientificAtlanta, Cleaningtalk.com
- For severe cases, a forum user suggests professional help:
- "It is better to call a professional...No one cleans better than professional carpet cleaners..." -- JohnAtk, Cleaningtalk.com
Post Mentions
- Hey there, If the urine sets in or still smells after you clean it, try Genesis 950 cleaner. The problem with urine is that the bonds of the stain actually set into the carpet. Many cleaners do not break that bond, instead they saturate it. With 950, the bond of the stain is broke and it...
- This looks like a very good cleaner. And it is environmentally friendly too. I must try this one. :)
- When dealing with pet odors and stains you need a product that kills the bacteria. If you dont do that the odor and or stain will come back. Here is a product that I use and sell to remove pet stains and odors, it's called Super Fresh and is Certified Green so there is nothing harmful in it at...
- Well you can try a mixture of baking soda and fresh lemon juice mixed with water. That will remove the stain and the smell.
- use a mild carpet cleaning chemical and use a deodorizer or an antiseptic agent to remove the odor...don't use anything strong for it might further damage the carpet...
- Baking soda deodorises. It will not remove the stain. It may lessen the smell. Use a mild cleaning product and blot carefully.
- Super Fresh will do the job.
- For cleaning Dog smell from carpet don't try any method which harm your carpet or effect their looms.its better to call old method user carpet cleaner with green cleaning for safety of carpet.:thumbup1:
- It is better to call a professional...No one cleans better than professional carpet cleaners...
- This might be better suited for our sister site DIY Chatroom. That being said, I've had decent luck with Zinser's Odor Blocking primer on subfloor and walls for urine and nicotine when I was working on nasty rentals. Best of luck.
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