9 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Dog's Urine Stains

No one can deny how messy dogs can be! Cleaning up after an accident of theirs can be a pain if you’re not doing it right. Here’s how to get rid of urine stains.

1. Don’t Use Steam Cleaners. These types of cleaners sound like a good idea, but the heat causes urine to bond further to surfaces.
2. Rinse After Using Bleach. Some cleaning products have bleach in them, which is harmful to dogs. If you use these types of products, rinse the surfaces afterwards.
3. Make Your Own Solution. Mix a cup of white vinegar, a cup of warm water, and two tablespoons of baking powder together and put the mixture in a spray bottle for a non-toxic, powerful, odor-fighting cleaner!
4. Don’t Rub. Blotting urine stains with paper towels is the key to removing them. When you try to rub them out, you’ll wind up making the stains spread even further.
5. Use Enzyme Products For Old Stains. Old urine stains are stubborn, but an enzyme-based pet cleaner can do the trick.
6. Baking Soda Is Your Friend. Once you’ve cleaned up a stain as much as you can, sprinkle some baking soda over it and use a toothbrush to gently rub it in. Let sit for 15 minutes to remove odor, then vacuum.
7. Be Cautious With Hydrogen Peroxide. While great for cleaning stains, it may also carpets and bedding.
8. Clean Urine Immediately. Dog urine can bleach carpets, and the longer it’s left somewhere, the more difficult it will be to remove the stain and the odor.
9. Find Stains With A Black Light. If you can’t find an old stain, turn off the lights and use a black light to find it.

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