Does peroxide get rid of dog urine smell?

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Older pee spots often have persistent odors that you weren’t aware of until you started moving furniture or rugs around. Here are two methods for eliminating the odor of old urine:

Tips for Removing Dog Urine from Carpet

Congratulations if you caught your dog urinating on the floor. The best time to clean up pee is when it is still fresh. So hurry up and grab a paper towel and some dish soap. Simply blot the urine stain after applying a few drops of soap and water to the area. Avoid rubbing the carpet as this forces the dog urine deeper into the fibers. Blotting is the best thing you can do. Place the paper towel on the area and step on it repeatedly until you think the dog urine is gone if you don’t want to use your hands to clean it.

If you weren’t as fortunate and discovered the pee after it had dried, there is still hope. Here are two ways to use these substances:

Pour baking soda on the spot, and allow it to stay there overnight. In the morning, put some white vinegar over the soda (best science experiment, right?), and let it sit for five to ten more minutes. Then, dab it out with a cloth.

If you have a young dog that often leaves its urine on the carpet, a practical way of cleaning is to mix up a nifty concoction in a spray bottle. Mix 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, and two big tablespoons of baking soda in the spray bottle and shake well. You can spray this directly on the spot, allow it to rest for five to six minutes, then blot. Now you have this mixture on hand for all those dog pee moments.

From that infamous, ugly brown bottle comes another great pet urine remover. Hydrogen peroxide does a great job at removing dog pee. Simply add some peroxide to a spray bottle, spritz the stain, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. To finish the job, clean it up with a rag. Remember, don’t rub: dab or blot.

Try using a spray that you can buy at the store if you’d prefer not to use a homemade product. Today’s market is filled with excellent enzyme-based odor and urine removers. Among the choices are “Nature’s Miracle,” which is available at pet stores, and “Vet’s Trust,” which is a product that we offer here at our cleaning facility.

The enzymes in the pet spray products are proteins that interact with the bacteria and urine molecules, demonstrating science in action. The enzymes combine with them and cause the urine to decompose and dissolve. The amazing thing about these sprays is that there is no mixing or dabbing required. Just spray it there and let it work its magic. Depending on the product, removing the stain could take anywhere from 24 hours to a few weeks. Just make sure to read the label before making a purchase, especially if you want the stain to disappear right away.

We’ve now talked about how to remove dog odor from carpet. However, despite blotting those spots as instructed, your living room may still smell like dog urine. Never fear; we have more help below.

What they both get right

These two cleaning products are similar in a number of positive aspects, which explains why people choose them both so frequently. The main shared traits are:

Both are effective at quickly breaking down odor-causing substances in urine.

Both are naturally occurring and readily biodegrade into harmless substances.

Both are generally considered pet- and human-safe (you can read more about hydrogen peroxide use around pets and humans in this blog).

Both are generally safe to use on a variety of surfaces including carpet, upholstery, hardwoods and tile.

When making a decision, we should focus on the differences rather than these shared positives. We’ll now discuss some of the issues that customers have raised when looking for a urine stain and odor remover.

FAQ

Does hydrogen peroxide get rid of dog pee smell?

From that infamous, ugly brown bottle comes another great pet urine remover. Hydrogen peroxide does a great job at removing dog pee. Simply add some peroxide to a spray bottle, spritz the stain, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. To finish the job, clean it up with a rag.

What neutralizes the smell of dog urine?

Mix one cup of distilled white vinegar, one cup of water, and two teaspoons of baking soda in a clean spray bottle. Spray the stain after shaking to combine the ingredients. Allow it to sit for a few minutes, then wipe it down with towels to get it clean.

How do you permanently get rid of dog urine smell?

Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors. Sprinkle it liberally on the wet area, including any old urine stains, and gently work the powder into the fabric, rug, or carpet fibers. For maximum odor absorption, let the baking soda sit overnight. The next day, vacuum it up to completely eliminate the odor.

Does urine react to hydrogen peroxide?

When hydrogen peroxide is added to pentose urine, its reducing properties are quickly lost.