Animal accidents on wood flooring....

Sarah W
by Sarah W
I believe that my old dog had a few accidents on my wood flooring in the hallway, and every now and then I think I might smell a trace of urine. It has been cleaned many times, there are no apparent stains, but on a humid day there is just this slight smell.... Is there any solution that will not remove the finish on the floor, or am I going to just have to replace it?
  8 answers
  • 3po3 3po3 on Mar 14, 2012
    Have you tried Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer? I don't have any pets, but I have friends who swear by it: http://www.wag.com/dog/p/natures-miracle-urine-destroyer-115559
  • KMS Woodworks KMS Woodworks on Mar 15, 2012
    Sarah...we have an older wiener dog who has had a number of accidents on on hardwoods...we use this product http://www.amazon.com/Unique-Odor-Stain-Eliminator-Quart/dp/B000CSBXM4 we get it from our local pet supplies shops
  • Sherrie S Sherrie S on Mar 16, 2012
    Sarah, I recently tried a product called ODOban. I have one 89lb & one 103 lb dog that have their own door to the outside where they can do what they want to to do anytime. It is a fake grass area with underlying stones. It is the best product I ever used. I am very careful what I use around my best friends. I think I purchased it on Amazon.
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    • Amy Anson Amy Anson on Jun 28, 2015
      I love ODOban! Used it in my car when my Grandfather had an "accident" I found it at Home Depot
  • Sarah W Sarah W on Mar 16, 2012
    Thank you for the ideas! I have not had much luck with Nature's Miracle but they do have a product for wood flooring now, so I will give it another try-- then probably move on to these other suggestions. Thanks so much!
  • Michelle I Michelle I on Mar 18, 2012
    on the humid days try baking soda
  • Ophelia laurel Ophelia laurel on Jul 15, 2015
    baking soda does work, it will obsorb the scent I usually leave it on my hardwood floor overnight then vacuum it up in the morning. It helps for the odor.
  • Kat Kat on Apr 09, 2016
    same problem (dont know if cats or dog from previous owner) - I have a nose like a bloodhound - so I smell same - but CANT FIND where its coming from!!! any ideas there? house is up for sale, and scared someone else will be able to smell (people I trust tell me they cant smell it); thanks for ideas!
  • Alanna Ireland Alanna Ireland on Nov 24, 2018

    Order a UV light. They're not expensive at all. Be prepared for some shock if you shine it on your mattress. (It illuminates most bodily fluids)!