Showing posts with label Dog Urine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Urine. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Uh Oh! My Dog Peed on the Floor! How to Get Rid of the Smell of Dog Urine
No matter how well trained your dog is, and how diligently you keep to your potty-break schedule, sometimes pee happens. Whether on the carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, prompt action is the best way to make sure that dog urine won’t leave a lasting impression . . . and smell. And even if you come upon a dried urine puddle or stain, there are still things you can do to remove the smell.
New Urine Stains on Carpet or Fabric
Your dog just peed on the carpet. Now what? Luckily, you probably have the tools for the job right at hand. Place a thick layer of paper towels over the wet spot, and, if possible, under it, as well. Cover that with a thick layer of newspaper. You can stand on the paper for a few minutes to help it absorb the urine more quickly, or just leave the paper until most of the urine is soaked up. Then remove all the paper and rinse the area with cool water. Blot up all the water, either with towels or a wet vac. Fair warning: the soggy towels are probably going to stink, which is a good thing, because it means you’re drawing out as much of the urine and its odor as possible.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018
Tips On How To Remove Dog Smell From Your Furniture
We are a nation of people who love to cuddle with our pets.
It is undeniable. Long gone are the days when out pets were simply working
companions whose place was at the hearth - and that was if they were allowed in
the house. Now, they not only cuddle with us on the sofa to watch TV, they
snuggle with us in our beds, go on long holiday trips in the car, even out to
dinner at our favorite cafés.
All of this one-on-one time means that all of our
furnishings are going to hold the distinct smell of dog, and even the most
rabid of dog lovers amongst us may not want the whole house to smell of a dog
that needs a good washing – not if we want to enjoy the company of human
guests. So how do you get rid of that smelly dog smell? It’s relatively easy.
Start off by taking all of the furniture apart – pillows,
blankets and the like – and vacuuming everything thoroughly. If the sofa and
chairs have removable slipcovers or cushion covers, take those off for washing.
Get into the crevices of the furniture as deep as possible to remove all the
hair, and flip the bed mattress to get both sides. On the floors, make sure to
get under all of the furniture and in the corners, where “hair bunnies” tend to
gather.
Next, gather your deodorizing supplies. It’s simple; all
you need is a big box or two of baking soda and a bottle of apple cider
vinegar. Wash all of your linens, blankets and cushion covers in a mix of oxy
powered laundry detergent and a ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar. There are also
pet odor removers available at pet supply stores, but generally speaking, they
are not much more effective than the home remedies.
On the carpets, bed and furniture, sprinkle baking soda
liberally, using a cleaning brush to spread it around and into the fabric. Let
it all sit overnight so that the baking soda has a chance to absorb the odors.
For the bed, you might want to do this in the morning so
that you can clean and remake the bed at the end of the day. Follow up by
vacuuming all of the baking soda from the bed, carpet and furnishings and
returning the bed linens and cushion covers or slipcovers to the furniture.
This will get rid of a great deal of the smell, but to
really do a thorough job, you might want to rent a carpet cleaning machine with
an attachment for furniture – or call a cleaning company to do it for you.
Always start with neutralizing as much of the smell as possible before the
shampooing, though, or all you will be doing is creating a hybrid of dog smell
and perfumed shampoo. Not a good combination. And don’t use carpet shampoo on
the furniture, or you could end up with ruined and smelly furniture.
Finally, if you do want to use a perfumed product to help
neutralize the smell, make sure that it is non-toxic to animals. Many products
that are safe for humans are not always safe for dogs. Some home air fresheners
– sprays, plug-ins and scented oils – can be harmful to a pet’s health, so when
in doubt, just stick with the tried and true baking soda solution.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Residents in a Washington, D.C. Community Say Dog Feces and Urine Are Dripping Down onto Their Balconies
Washington, DC - Residents in a D.C. community say dog feces
and urine are dripping down onto their balconies from the neighbor upstairs.
Keita Vanterpool says the disgusting situation is ruining
her quality of life.
"I'll smell the stench of the urine and feces. It's
unbelievable," said Keita Vanterpool.
"It's limited my capacity to even open my door and
enjoy fresh air. I can't have my nieces and nephews over to play because the
balcony is always contaminated."
Norma Brooks said her balcony is contaminated too.
"I don't want that! You know that's horrible,"
she said.
WUSA9's Stephanie Gailhard went two floors up to talk to
Vanterpool's neighbor about the droppings.
Paul Travis admitted to Stephanie he washed dog feces and
urine off his balcony at least once.
Vanterpool said the problem has been on-going for the last
six months. She even took her concerns to city officials.
"I presented the information to authorities and they
said we have to be out here when he does it."
She said he pours the animal feces and urine off his
balcony around midnight when authorities are off the clock. She said she has
pleaded with property management to do something.
"They have this attitude of we will get to it when we
get to it and we will do it at the last minute so we are not cited and
fined."
Vanterpool is taking Travis to court next month. She hopes
he gets the message.
"You need to stop this. It is not right you would not
like someone pouring animal excrement onto you and causing you extra stress. It
is just not right."
WUSA9 reached out to city officials and property management
at Marbury plaza, to ask them about the neighbors concerns. So far no one has
called us back.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
How to Get Rid of That Smelly Dog Smell…Without Removing the Dog
We are a nation of people who love to cuddle with our pets.
It is undeniable. Long gone are the days when out pets were simply working
companions whose place was at the hearth - and that was if they were allowed in
the house. Now, they not only cuddle with us on the sofa to watch TV, they
snuggle with us in our beds, go on long holiday trips in the car, even out to
dinner at our favorite cafés.
All of this one-on-one time means that all of our
furnishings are going to hold the distinct smell of dog, and even the most
rabid of dog lovers amongst us may not want the whole house to smell of a dog
that needs a good washing – not if we want to enjoy the company of human
guests. So how do you get rid of that smelly dog smell? It’s relatively easy.
Start off by taking all of the furniture apart – pillows,
blankets and the like – and vacuuming everything thoroughly. If the sofa and
chairs have removable slipcovers or cushion covers, take those off for washing.
Get into the crevices of the furniture as deep as possible to remove all the
hair, and flip the bed mattress to get both sides. On the floors, make sure to
get under all of the furniture and in the corners, where “hair bunnies” tend to
gather.
Next, gather your deodorizing supplies. It’s simple; all
you need is a big box or two of baking soda and a bottle of apple cider
vinegar. Wash all of your linens, blankets and cushion covers in a mix of oxy
powered laundry detergent and a ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar. There are also
pet odor removers available at pet supply stores, but generally speaking, they
are not much more effective than the home remedies.
On the carpets, bed and furniture, sprinkle baking soda
liberally, using a cleaning brush to spread it around and into the fabric. Let
it all sit overnight so that the baking soda has a chance to absorb the odors.
For the bed, you might want to do this in the morning so
that you can clean and remake the bed at the end of the day. Follow up by
vacuuming all of the baking soda from the bed, carpet and furnishings and
returning the bed linens and cushion covers or slipcovers to the furniture.
This will get rid of a great deal of the smell, but to
really do a thorough job, you might want to rent a carpet cleaning machine with
an attachment for furniture – or call a cleaning company to do it for you.
Always start with neutralizing as much of the smell as possible before the
shampooing, though, or all you will be doing is creating a hybrid of dog smell
and perfumed shampoo. Not a good combination. And don’t use carpet shampoo on
the furniture, or you could end up with ruined and smelly furniture.
Finally, if you do want to use a perfumed product to help
neutralize the smell, make sure that it is non-toxic to animals. Many products
that are safe for humans are not always safe for dogs. Some home air fresheners
– sprays, plug-ins and scented oils – can be harmful to a pet’s health, so when
in doubt, just stick with the tried and true baking soda solution.
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