How can I remove pet urine stains and smell from my carpet?!?

Stephanie Stahl
by Stephanie Stahl
I have been pet sitting my dad’s Great Dane since September. She’s a wonderful dog but regardless of how often she goes outside she will still urinate on our carpet at least once a day. I know it’s part of her seper anxiety from my dad so I can’t get upset with her. I just need the stains, and especially the smell, to go!!

  6 answers
  • Jan Jan on Jan 22, 2018

    vinegar and baking soda, paste dry vacuum

  • Bijous Bijous on Jan 22, 2018

    First, consult her vet. She may have a bit of a problem. As for the urine, Jan is spot on about the cleaning. I'll add to put down pee pads over the spot(s) where she's been going. Dogs have a tendency to go in the same spot. You're a good daughter to help your dad out. Good luck.

    • Stephanie Stahl Stephanie Stahl on Jan 23, 2018

      She does go in the same spot but only when he travels for long periods of time. I’ve replaced my carpet three times, each time after keeping her for months. I would never tell my dad that though. He’d feel terrible. Instead he just thinks I’m flighty and can’t decide on carpet😂. Thanks for the help!

  • Jaime Booher Jaime Booher on Jan 22, 2018

    a 50/50 Mixture of ammonia and water applied to the area after it has been blotted up will neutralize the oder. Make sure to resaturate the area with mixture and blot it back up dry. After this apply baking soda then vacuum the spot though.

  • Shoshana Shoshana on Jan 23, 2018

    Vinegar and baking soda should lift the stain and remove the smell.

  • Bernadette Staal Bernadette Staal on Jan 23, 2018

    many female dogs "leak" especially as they age. I have in the past used white vinegar and diluted dish washing liquid and other similar products for SPCA kittens. I have since found a product at a local pet store that works really well. You should try your local store and see if they can suggest a product specific to pet urine.

  • DAWNA DANSBY DAWNA DANSBY on Jan 24, 2018

    Spray diluted vinegar for smell and to clean: "Mean Green"