“A dog is a man’s best friend.” And it
sure is the loyal companion that it claims to be. However, no matter how much
you love and adore your dog, its’ urine stains on your carpet are never met
with welcome and pleasure. It leaves a bad a smelling odor, hard to tolerate in
your daily routine. If you leave the urine stain untreated, your dog will think
of that spot as “this is where I should do it”. When in the process of training
a dog, no matter how many times you take it outside, there will be times when the
dog will dribble on your carpet accidentally.
Instead of resorting to expensive
products to clean the urine stains from the carpet, this article highlights
simple home remedies that clean equally well, but are cheaper. Before you apply
a cleaning solution on to the affected area, always read the label of the
carpet for any specific instructions. Remember to run a spot check by applying
a little bit of cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area to check if it
discolors or damages the carpet. If it does not, proceed with the method
outlined. If otherwise, contact your carpet manufacturer for specific
directions.
If you are unable to see the stain,
turn the lights off; hold a fluorescent or a black light and move it around the
carpet to see where the stain is. The stain will glow in the dark and will
hence, be easier to spot.
If the stain is fresh, quickly place
paper towels on top of the stain and start blotting. Do not wipe or rub. This
will prevent the urine from seeping deep down in the carpet. Also, once you
have done so, spray a natural enzyme-based pet odor remover on to the stain.
You could use Nature’s Miracle. When the spray dries, use a vacuum cleaner to
vacuum the affected area. Lastly, wear gloves while treating the stain. You can
use one of the following methods.
Method One
Things that you will require:
·
Liquid
dishwashing detergent
·
Water
·
Bowl
·
Soft,
white cloths/paper towels
·
Ammonia
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
The
first step towards removing a dog urine stain from the carpet involves making
the cleaning solution. Pour one-quarter teaspoon of liquid dishwashing
detergent into a bowl. Add 1 cup water to the bowl and mix. Do not use any
other kind of detergent.
2.
Now,
either apply the solution on to the stained area using a spray bottle, or apply
it using a soft, white cloth.
3.
Once
the solution sets into the stain, dab the affected area with a clean, white
cloth or paper towels. You may also use shop-vac.
4.
Take
another white cloth, and soak it in plain water. Now rinse the dog urine stain
with it.
5.
Repeat
the above steps till the stain fades.
6.
Next,
making another cleaning solution. Pour 1 cup of water into a bowl, and add two
tablespoons of ammonia in it. Mix thoroughly.
7.
Apply
the ammonia solution on to the carpet using a clean cloth.
8.
Rinse
the stain with another clean cloth soaked in plain water.
9.
Repeat
step 6, 7 and 8 till the stain completely disappears.
10.
Turn
the fan or heater on, and let the carpet dry.
Method Two
Things that you will require:
·
White
vinegar
·
Water
·
Bowl
·
Clean,
white cloths
·
Baking
soda
·
Spray
bottle
·
Non
petroleum-based liquid dishwashing detergent/soap
·
3%
hydrogen peroxide
·
Carpet
brush
·
Vacuum
cleaner
·
Hard,
bristle brush
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
To
make your cleaning solution, add 1 part white vinegar to a bowl, and pour 1
part lukewarm water in the bowl.
2.
Dip
a clean, white cloth in the mixture, and apply it on to the stained area.
Saturate the area completely.
3.
Blot
the saturated area using another cloth. This should reduce the urine smell. In
case the smell still remains, repeat these steps. Let the area dry before
proceeding.
4.
Now,
take a hand full of baking soda and sprinkle it over the urine stain.
5.
Next,
add 1 teaspoon of non petroleum-based liquid dishwashing detergent/soap in a
bowl. Mix it thoroughly with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
6.
Using
a clean cloth or a spray bottle, apply the solution over the baking soda. Work
it into the carpet fibers using a carpet brush. If you do not have a carpet
brush, wear gloves, and use your fingers to do so.
7.
Let
the area dry completely. Once it has dried, vacuum the affected area using a
vacuum cleaner. You may need a hard, bristle brush to loosen the stubborn
baking soda particles on the carpet.
8.
The
stain and odor should have completely disappeared by now!
Tip: This method is more suitable for
stubborn stains that have been on the carpet for some while.
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