How to Remove the Odor of Dog Urine From a Wood Deck

Removing the smell of dog urine from fabric or carpet is a fairly easy task. However, if Fido chooses to do his business on a wood deck, that can be a different story altogether. This is because the wood is likely porous, allowing the urine to seep into the material. This makes it much more difficult to clean and deodorize, but not impossible.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• Water
• Mop
• Wood-specific enzymatic pet urine cleaner

Instructions

1. Locate the area stained with dog urine. Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 3 cups of water and apply to the tainted area. Mop the stained area.

2. Spray the store-bought enzymatic cleaner according to the directions. Allow the cleaner to sit. This should neutralize the odor.

3. Apply a generous amount of baking soda to ensure the odor is removed. Let the baking soda sit for several hours, and then mop away.

Tips & Warnings

• Use an enzymatic cleaner that is specific for use on wood. Other cleaners may contain acidic substances that can eat through your wood.

• Apply a finish to your deck to ensure that urine and other foreign liquids cannot penetrate the wood.

• Wear gloves when handling chemicals to prevent skin irritation.

References

• Creative Homemaking
• How To Clean Dog Urine