Dog odors on concrete basement floors- stinky!

Llama
by Llama
We are looking to purchase a home that has poured cement walls and a concrete floor. The previous owner had two large dogs who "did all their business" on these floors. The basement has been hosed out and lightly power washed. The odor is improving but at times it still smell very strong. We've tried vinegar, pinesol, and other cleaning supplies. We are looking to buy this home; however, the strong pet orders have us overly concerned. Anybody have any ideas on how to remove these odors so they don't gross us out?
  5 answers
  • Martha Eisenlord Martha Eisenlord on Nov 25, 2014
    there is a product that Mary Hunt recommends called Nokout, and I have bought it because I have 9 little dogs who like to piddle on the floor. It works, but is kind of expensive. Go to Nokout.com
    • Llama Llama on Nov 25, 2014
      Hi Martha, I appreciate the feedback! The main thing I'm concerned about is the fact that these two large dogs were confined in this basement for extended periods of times and there were LARGE PILES and LARGE PUDDLES which remained in there for about 2-3 months ( that timeframe could be longer, but 2-3 months that I am positive of), so the odors are trapped in the concrete. You can only imagine the stench associated with it. There are quite a few stains, too. I will check out the product you're talking about and give it a shot! Thanks again!
  • Martha Eisenlord Martha Eisenlord on Nov 25, 2014
    you're welcome. I imagine that you may have to treat the puddled areas by saturating them and letting them sit for a while. But so far for me, it worked. My laminate floors were saturated and started to disintegrate so I had to take them out but just spraying on the product really killed off the smell. Good luck! Plus there is no smell to the product and it is not harmful to animals, humans or environment!
  • Shari Shari on Nov 25, 2014
    I think you have every right to be concerned. Houses have been condemned and torn down (in extreme cases) because animal waste could not be cleaned up enough to allow the house to ever be inhabited by people again. If you cannot find a product that works to completely eliminate the odor, perhaps there is a paint, stain blocker or polyurethane type product you could paint on the floor to block the stains and odors. Ask at your local paint store for their suggestions.
  • Llama Llama on Nov 25, 2014
    Thank you, Shari! I think we may try KILZ and see if that works. We will be doing probably 2 more power washing efforts on it and we will probably use the product that Martha recommended (above). We're really interested in the home at a great price and are in high hopes the smell can be eliminated.
  • Sherrie Sherrie on Nov 26, 2014
    This is from a concrete company how to remove and neutralize urine. I can only link it not copy it. http://www.concreteconstruction.net/concrete-surfaces/letting-the-cat-out.aspx