How to Remove Pet Urine Odor & Stains from Carpet

Once a dog or other animal pees on the carpet they will continue to pee there until they first understand that is not the right place but just as equally you need to get rid of the scent from the carpet. This is why it is called marking. The dog will continue to pee there.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Borax
• Citrus Cleaner Deodorizer
• Vinegar
• TSP

1. Make your cleaning solution:
   
   1 Gallon Water
   1/4 cup Borax
   1/4 cup TSP
   1/4 cup vinegar
   1/4 cup citrus cleaner
   
   Mix this well

2. In a inconspicuous area test on your carpet for colorfast. There should not be any problem but it is always a good practice to do a test any time using a cleaning mixture.

3. 

   Use a black light to help you find all of the urine area. Just turn off the lights and the stains will show up. Take a piece of chalk and circle the area.

4. 

   Now that you have identified all of the areas apply the cleaning solution and let sit for about 10 - 15 minutes. After letting the solution sit take a rag and blot the area starting from the outside edge working toward the center.

5. 

   Extract the remaining solution with a wet vac or your vacuum.
   
   Now not only should the stain be gone so should the odor and now its up to you to train your dog where it is OK to do his business.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a Steam cleaner use it or rent one.

Resources

• Pet Odor Removal Dallas, TX

[paintinplace]

on 11/14/2009 Thanks, I have two ShihTzus. Will give this a try!

[jennm247]

on 9/20/2009 I'm going to try this - kitty's made a mess!!

[Tsunami]

on 4/27/2009 TSP is Tri-Sodium Phosphate

[vallain]

on 4/27/2009 I can't figure out what TSP is. Is it a brand name for a cleaner or what?

[gailM]

on 4/25/2009 I'm sending this to a friend (a dog and 2 cats) and a carpet with pet odors.