How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Pet Odor

When a pet urinates where it should not, it is frustrating for the pet owner and can be confusing for the animal, because once they have urinated in one place on the floor, the scent tells them they can do so again in that spot. Use hydrogen peroxide to wipe the scent clean. Try these recipes on your carpet or upholstery.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
• Baking soda
• Vacuum
• Water
• Paper towels
• 1 tablespoon dry dish detergent
• Scrub brush

Instructions

1. Fill a spray bottle halfway with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Saturate the site and the immediate surrounding area with the peroxide and let it sit for half an hour. Spray it again. Mix a paste of equal parts baking soda and peroxide, and spread it across the area. Let it dry and vacuum it up.

2. Pour hydrogen peroxide onto the odor and let it dry. Rinse it with warm water, and absorb the water with paper towels.

3. Mix 3/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide with a tablespoon of dry dish soap. Scrub the area with a scrub brush to work it into the fabric, then vacuum it.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a black light to find pet urine on carpets when you cannot smell it.

• Test all of the combinations and mixtures on scraps of your carpet or fabric before you use them on the real thing. They might stain or bleach the color out.

References

• Low-Cost Pet Odor Removal Methods
• Pet Odor Remover Help for Beginners
• Remove Pet Odors from Carpets