How to Cover the Scent of Dog Urine
- 1). Look for any soiled areas and also use your nose to determine the precise location of the soiling. Urine smells linger long after you have cleaned up the spot. Consider buying a handheld black light urine detector from a from a home supply store to help you find the soiled areas. After turning out the lights and identifying the soiled areas with the black light, mark the soiled areas with chalk.
- 2). Clean the soiled area with cool water and soak up as much of the urine as you can with a combination of newspaper and paper towels. Place a thick layer of paper towels on the spot and then cover with a layer of newspaper. Step on the padding for one to two minutes and repeat this process until the area is barely damp.
- 3). Rinse the spot with cool water and blot with paper towels. For spots that are already set, rent an extractor or wet vacuum and use only clean water and no chemicals.
- 4). Apply a pet odor neutralizer or carpet stain remover once the area is completely dry. If you still notice an odor, pull up the carpet to determine if any moisture has soaked down into the padding beneath the carpet. You may need to replace that portion of the carpet and padding.
- 5). Remove and replace any soiled varnish or paint, making sure that the product is labeled as safe for pets.
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