How to Remove Dog Urine

Although dog urine does not usually have as strong an odor as cat urine, it is not a smell anyone enjoys. The stains and odor that go along with these accidents can be removed by following this process.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper towels or a rag
• Water or club soda
• Wet/dry vacuum
• Enzyme inhibitor

1. Act quickly. This makes it both easier to clean and less likely to permanently set.

2. Absorb as much of the urine as possible with either paper towels or a clean towel you use as a rag. Blot at the urine to pick it up instead or rubbing, as this can cause further damage.

3. Rinse the area with either water or club soda. Use about eight ounces to dilute the urine.

4. Blot the liquid until the paper towels or rag until you no longer pick up the yellow tint. Do this by starting on the outside and moving in to prevent spreading the urine.

5. Soak up the remaining liquid with towels or using a wet/dry vacuum.

6. Spray the spot with an odor eliminator/neutralizer specifically made as an enzyme inhibitor for pet urine. Follow the package instructions.

7. Dry with a cloth or paper towels thoroughly and vacuum.

Tips & Warnings

• Commercial cleansers often have instructions on testing the product to be sure it does not stain. Do this upon purchasing it so that you do not have to wait and let the stain set when it occurs.
• In order to keep the area safe for your dog and family, use nontoxic products specifically made for pet messes and pet odors.
• It is best to clean the carpet pad beneath the affected area to fully remove the odor, so if you are able to pull up the carpet, do so. If a stain reappears on the surface of the carpet a few days later, or the surrounding areas look dingy follow all steps again and follow up with a steam vacuum.
• Ammonia can smell like urine to animals so do not use it to clean the affected area.
• Properly treat stains caused by dog urine to prevent permanent damage to floors and upholstery.