No doubt, your pet is your favorite companion, but you can’t deny that the smell of your pet’s urine is utterly terrible. Pet stains and odor are unpleasant, and it is almost impossible to remove them from carpets, upholstery, fabric, floors, bedding, or walls. We love these furry friends, but living with the stink of their pee seems unbearable.
If left untreated, dog poop or cat urine sits on a carpet, causing bacteria to build up. The stain and lingering odor of dog poop and cat urine are serious problems for every pet owner. Many products are available to eliminate those stains and that acrid smell, but most of these products do not work. You may use them, but the problem remains, and the smell returns after some time.
Various options are suggested to pet owners from different sources, which may damage the floor, carpet, and furniture. Therefore, using the right products and avoiding the following cleaning agents is important.
• Avoid using bleach as it will not kill the persistent odor of the urine. Though it works as a disinfectant, it harms you and your pets.
• Next on the list is ammonia, which will only worsen the smell. Moreover, never mix bleach and ammonia as it produces dangerous fumes.
• Items found in the kitchen, like vinegar, peroxide, dish detergent, or baking soda, can be used, but these are ineffective in eliminating that stinky urine odor.
Remedies to eliminate Dog/Cat urine stains and odor:
Some enzyme-based products are available in the market and at pet stores to clean up dog and cat urine odors. These products break down the bacteria and neutralize the odor. First, soak the target area with the urine odor removal product and then let it air dry. Repeat the process more than once to eliminate the odor. Some commonly used enzyme-based odor removers are Simple Solution and Nature’s Miracle. However, for older stains, enzymatic cleaners may not work, as they only work on fresh urine.
Another option is a homemade cleanser:
• White vinegar helps neutralize pet urine odors but isn’t always effective against cat and dog pee.
• You can also try using Baking soda to absorb odors. After cleaning and drying the area, apply baking soda to the spot, leave it for a few hours, and then vacuum-clean it.
• It is also recommended to use OxyClean, an oxygen-based cleaner, to remove the stinky smell. It kills the smell-causing bacteria.
Another homemade, natural recipe for removing cat urine odor and stain is to mix 16 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle and apply it to the urine-affected area. Keep the solution for some hours, and once it is completely dried, vacuum it. However, it is important to spot-test a small area of the fabric or carpet first. The solution can be used on cloth, woven rugs, and floors.
If the stain and odor persist even after trying the safest cleaning products, it is best to hire a professional pet stain and odor cleaning service. The professionals use the best products and techniques to remove every stain and odor safely.
