Remove Pet Urine Stains Permanently
How To Remove Pet Urine Stains Permanently With These Simple Tips
Our puppy Luca gets so excited when we come home or have visitors that he occasionally literally ‘showers’ us with love. It’s not something that he can control, but we needed to find a good way of dealing with stains.
I’m not a fan of harsh chemicals or bleach, however, I needed to find a way to clean up puppy accidents that actually worked.
This is when I discovered baking soda. Most people have some sitting in the back of a kitchen cupboard. If you haven’t don’t worry, it’s available everywhere and is really inexpensive to buy.
So what is baking soda?
Baking soda is otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. It is traditionally used in baking but has amazing cleaning results too. It is a mixture of sodium and hydrogen carbonate.
Use Baking Soda to Remove Pet Urine Stains Permanently.
For wet urine stains
Blot, Blot, Blot……Get as much moisture out of the carpet by covering liberally with paper kitchen towels. Stand on the paper towels or place a heavy object on the top.
When dry follow instructions below.
For Dry Stains
If the area is small, make a paste from baking soda and water and apply to the affected area. Spray with white vinegar. Blot with kitchen towels. Leave for two hours. Hoover or brush the area when dry.
You will be amazed at the results, it completely removes the nasty urine smell.
Spray Solution
For larger areas make up a spray solution of equal parts of distilled white vinegar and water plus two tablespoons of baking powder.
Shake the bottle, then spray on the area.
Again, use kitchen towels to blot the wetness.
When dry, vacuum the carpet.
Keep the spray bottle handy to deal with other puppy accidents.
Biological Washing Powder
This removes the enzymes from the stain and as well as cleaning the area the dog will not be tempted to return to the spot to urinate again.
The biological washing powder can be used in just the same way as you would use the baking soda, to remove the moisture from the carpet.
I’ve also heard of people using spray window cleaner, toothpaste, and soda water to remove urine stains but I haven’t tried these.
Using Vicks Vaporub as a Deterrent.
I recently discovered that dogs don’t like the smell of menthol. It is a strong scent that is powerful to our human noses, so just imagine what it is like for a dog!
I once had a male dog that liked to scent mark on the bottom of curtains, bed valances, sofas etc. It was only ever a tiny amount (luckily the dog was very small) but the smell was seriously strong. I found myself constantly washing huge items (like curtains) because a tiny area was soiled. However, the problem was solved because I discovered that this dog hated the smell of Vicks Vaporub.
I rubbed a little of the menthol oil into the bottom of chair legs, beds and sofas. For fabrics like curtains and cushions I rubbed the vapour rub into a tissue and inserted into curtain hems and into the back of cushion covers. My home smelled of menthol for a few weeks but it broke the cycle and the dog stopped scent marking in the house.
This won’t work for every dog, but it is worth a try.
If you have a dog who scent marks here is an article which explains why they do it and how to prevent it.
My product review of Zoflora pet odour remover can be read here
Belly Wraps
If the dog is old or unwell sometimes prevention is better than cure. These belly wraps are designed for dogs with urinary incontinence. I used them when I had an elderly dog with dementia and with Darcy the rescue dog.
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Dog belly bands are ideal for heat, travel, dogs recovering from surgery, or for pups who suffer from incontinence, marking, or who urinate from excitement
To help Darcy I tried a belly band, which is a piece of material that you attach around the abdomen with velcro. It is designed to stop the dog urinating when the time isn’t right. These ones are sturdy and washable so they have lasted for ages. I bought cheaper ones and found that they bunched up on Darcy but these have a good width and don’t slip. Surprisingly, he doesn’t mind wearing them at all and we have much less stress at home about unwanted puddles. I have used them on senior dogs who don’t always make it to the garden. Additionally, I have used these belly bands on dogs recovering from surgery or on crate rest. I found them great for scent markers too.
Female dogs are less likely to scent mark. However incontinence may occur with older females or dogs with bladder issues. Also, female dogs in season need an absorbent and washable diaper to keep your home hygienic and stain free. Take away the stress for both yourself and your dog with these pretty designs.
Disposable dog diapers are also available.
Hand and machine washable with quick air drying or low temperature laundry drying. These reusable diapers are Economical & Environmentally Friendly,
Tips
1 I didn’t put the belly bands in the washing machine, I hand washed in a bucket and they dried quickly.
2 You can buy absorbent inserts for the belly band, but I used sanitary ware, it was far cheaper.
3 Give the dog a wipe down with some baby wipes (the dog version are really expensive) to keep him feeling fresh.
Additional Reading
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Thank you for reading, I hope these tips help!
Very helpful, thank you. We have a dog who pees for joy a lot too, but thankfully my house is mostly hardwood flooring!
Mine is too but Darcy always manages to find a rug to do his joyful pees!
Thank you for this! We have a partially-houstrained-but-won’t-hold-it puppy and I am so tired of buying Nature’s Miracle!
I remember those days!
Buy bulk baking soda at Costco . Big box stores
Thank you.
I hand was and periodically mashing wash without problems. I have 3 and do this at least twice daily. I feel like a laundry mat, but they have been a mess changer for my 17yo senior Westie who NEVER had accidents. Now to get the stains off his white belly……
Ohhh, that sounds like hard work. That is a fantastic age for your Westie. Thank you for your comment.
Just curious if you mean baking powder or soda in the spray bottle for larger stains? You said powder. I just want to be sure. Thanks for sharing these trick. My yorkie is 15 and has ruined my carpet. I want it to look better!
Baking powder and baking soda are exactly the same (so a dry powder) It’s also called bicarbonate of soda and sodium bicarbonate. It’s often used in baking. Good luck with your carpet Karen and hope this helps.