How to Get Dog Urine Smell out of Carpets
Use a solution of one part white vinegar and water to cover the urine stain completely. , Sprinkle the vinegar solution with a layer of baking soda., Mix a solution of a hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent., Spray or pour a small amount of the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a solution of one part white vinegar and water to cover the urine stain completely.
Baking soda is an odor neutralizer. , Take about a half cup of peroxide and mix it with a spoonful of dish detergent.
If using on a light-colored carpet, be sure to use a colorless dish detergent.
Only use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution; any higher solution of hydrogen peroxide is medical-grade and may be too strong for a carpet, causing bleaching.
Perform a spot test on a small part of the carpet in an inconspicuous area.
Do this before covering the urine stain with the solution, just in case. ,,, -
Step 2: Sprinkle the vinegar solution with a layer of baking soda.
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Step 3: Mix a solution of a hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent.
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Step 4: Spray or pour a small amount of the hydrogen peroxide solution onto the baking soda and work it into the carpet with a soft brush.
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Step 5: Let the stain dry completely.
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Step 6: Vacuum up any remaining baking soda.
Detailed Guide
Baking soda is an odor neutralizer. , Take about a half cup of peroxide and mix it with a spoonful of dish detergent.
If using on a light-colored carpet, be sure to use a colorless dish detergent.
Only use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution; any higher solution of hydrogen peroxide is medical-grade and may be too strong for a carpet, causing bleaching.
Perform a spot test on a small part of the carpet in an inconspicuous area.
Do this before covering the urine stain with the solution, just in case. ,,,
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