How to Clean Up Puppy Accidents

Puppies and accidents are synonymous and can be the source of frustration for pet owners who are housebreaking their dogs. Cleaning up accidents is important not only for the purposes of keeping your floor clean, but also to prevent dogs from coming back to the same spot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Remove your puppy from the accident scene until you've cleaned it thoroughly. Dogs are sensitive to the smell of urine, so preventing them from finding the soiled spot is important throughout the housebreaking process.

2. Clean up all accidents as soon as possible using absorbent towels. Urine that has a chance to soak into carpet is more difficult to eliminate and often attracts dogs to the same spot.

3. Rinse the spot with cool water and use absorbent towels to soak up the excess water and urine. You can also use a wet vacuum to remove the water.

4. Use the right cleaner. Because urine is comprised of ammonia, do not choose a cleanser that has ammonia listed as one of its ingredients. Choose a pet urine remover that has enzymes in it to break down the urine and eliminate urine odor.

5. Eliminate old accidents by first wetting them with lukewarm water and applying an enzymatic cleaner. Use absorbent towels or a wet vacuum to remove the stain completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Housebreaking dogs is a crucial part of taking care of animals properly. If you find that your previously housebroken dog is urinating on the floor, it may be a sign that he has an infection. Be sure to consult with your veterinarian.