How to Get Out Pet Stains With Vinegar

Sooner or later every pet owner will need to deal with pet stains. Once a pet has urinated in a spot, they will be drawn to the smell and repeatedly return to that spot to urinate. It is important to clean the spot completely and as soon as possible. Although there are commercial chemical solutions available, you may want to try natural products first. Vinegar is a natural product that is effective for cleaning pet stains.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Liquid dish soap
• Towel
• Water
• Spray bottle
• Baking soda

Instructions

Option 1

1. Mix together vinegar and a mild liquid dish soap.

2. Rub the mixture onto the stain.

3. Blot with a clean towel.

4. Soak towel in cool water. Use the wet towel to remove the soap and vinegar from the stain. Blot to remove excess liquid.

Option 2

1. Clean any obvious debris from the stain. Blot any liquid with a clean towel.

2. Mix together equal parts vinegar and water. Spray mixture onto stain.

3. Blot with a clean, dry towel. Repeat if needed.

4. Add a few teaspoons of baking soda to the mixture for persistent stains.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow any vinegar-based cleaning with a sprinkling of baking soda. Let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum. This will help remove the smell.

• Blot any liquid on carpets. Do not rub. Rubbing could damage carpet fibers.

• Test treatments in an inconspicuous section of carpet before a applying a full treatment.

• Do not use ammonia on pet stains. The smell of ammonia is similar to the smell of pet urine. The smell will encourage pets to urinate again in the same spot.

References

• Vinegar Book
• Mrs. Clean