How to Eliminate Urine Odor in a Carpet

Urine odor can be a vexing household problem.

If you have pets or young children, cleaning up after bathroom mishaps may be a common problem in your home. But even after scouring your carpet to remove urine stains, the unpleasant smell may persist. Luckily, there are some easy methods you can use to restore your carpet's fresh smell.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Baking soda
• Corn starch
• Fragrant oils
• Club soda
• Enzyme neutralizers

Instructions

1. Pour club soda over the affected area, and blot dry with a paper towel. This may be enough to eliminate odor entirely.

2. Make your own homemade odor neutralizer. Combine baking soda and cornstarch in equal proportions, and add a few drops of scented oil. Rub into the urine-scented carpet and allow to set for several hours before vacuuming.

3. Up your attack with enzyme neutralizers. These are chemical solutions specifically designed to attack deep-set carpet odors. Several different formulations are available. Look for enzyme neutralizers in grocery or pet stores. In most cases, you saturate the stained area with the neutralizer and let it dry. An additional advantage of these products is that they are designed to eliminate the smell so completely that your pet won't be tempted to revisit the spot.

Tips & Warnings

• These solutions also work well for urine odors left on furniture or clothing.

• While baking soda and club soda are safe, some enzyme neutralizers may contain harmful chemicals. Be sure to follow the safety directions on the bottle carefully and store out of reach of kids and pets.

References

• The Dollar Stretcher: Removing Pet Urine Smells