How to Get Rid of Dog Urine

You can get rid of dog urine with just a few products.

Most dog lovers know that ridding a house of dog urine is no fun, but you must find a way if you, your friends and family are going to enjoy spending time there. There are many products at the veterinarian's office and stores especially made to get rid of dog urine. According to sspca.org, you should avoid using steam cleaners to clean dog urine from upholstery or carpet. The heat will set the stain and odor. Also avoid strong cleaning chemicals, which could encourage the dog to continue to mark the spot. (Reference 1)

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• Baking soda
• 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
• 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent
• Vacuum cleaner

Instructions

1. Place several layers of paper towels over the spot where the dog urinated. Press down to absorb the urine. Continue with more paper towels until all urine is removed.

2. Mix a solution of white vinegar and water.

3. 

   Work in the vinegar-water solution with a scrub brush.

   Work the solution into the carpet with a scrub brush.

4. Use more paper towels to blot up the wet spot again. Repeat with more towels until all liquid is removed.

5. After the spot has dried, sprinkle with baking soda.

6. Mix the peroxide and dish detergent, and carefully pour over the baking soda.

7. Work into the spot with a clean scrub brush.

8. 

   Vacuum the spot and you're done.

   Let dry and then vacuum.

Tips & Warnings

• Peppermint oil from the health store will deter the dog from returning to the same area.

References

• SSPCA.ORG: Successful Cleaning To Remove Pet Odors and Stains

Resources

• Planeturine: Urine happens. We can help!