How to clean dog pee from carpet

 How to clean dog pee from carpet

Well yes, accidents happen. Don't panic. At Instituto Perro we did research to see what is the best natural method to remove stains from the carpet. Follow these steps and in no time your carpet will be odor and stain free.

- How to clean dog pee from carpet and products

1. Act quickly

The longer the pee is on your carpet, the more the smell is absorbed. The problem with odor is not only that your house smells like pee, but your dog assumes that this is the right place to go to the bathroom and, clearly, that is the last thing we want to happen.

2. Dry the pee

Using newspaper or paper napkins, try to absorb as much pee as possible. You can use a heavy object (if you use a book put it in a plastic bag) to absorb more. When you remove them, take this to the place where you want your dog to know to pee. Leave it there for a while so your dog understands that his bathroom is not your living room.

3. White Vinegar and Water

Vinegar is a wonder to clean things, it's cheap, it's natural, and it's non-toxic. In a bowl, mix vinegar and water in the same proportion. Pour this mixture onto the carpet and run a brush or your fingers over it to ensure it reaches the bottom. The vinegar will help neutralize the ammonia in your dog's pee.

Dry this using the same napkins and if you have a vacuum that absorbs liquids, use it to remove the remaining moisture.

4. Baking soda

When the area is almost dry, add a handful of baking soda.

5. Liquid detergent for dishes and hydrogen peroxide

Mix half a cup of hydrogen peroxide (no more than 3.5% concentration) with a teaspoon of liquid dish detergent (Example: Palmolive, Dawn, Axión). Pour this mixture on top of the baking soda and wait for it to dry completely. You can use a fan, dryer, or heater to make it faster.

6. Vacuum

Once it has completely dried, vacuum up the remaining baking soda. You can use a small brush to remove what is between the carpet. Done, your carpet is stain and odor free :)

Remember that if your dog has just come home, it is very common for these accidents to happen. Be patient, he does not know well yet and if you teach him correctly, this is probably the only time you use this recipe.

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