You can buy a spray bottle or you can use an empty one from an old cleaning solution. If you use a spray bottle that had something else in it previously, make sure to wash it out thoroughly before adding the new mixture. You don’t want to stain or contaminate your carpet with any unknown chemicals.
Vinegar works great on dry or wet urine stains. Don’t pat the vinegar dry immediately since it needs to soak into the pad underneath the carpet to fully eliminate the odor.
Wear cleaning gloves if you don’t want to get any vinegar or urine on your hands while you’re working.
If you’re worried about the vinegar and baking soda changing the color of your carpet, test the mixture in a small, inconspicuous area before covering the stain. For an extra odor-fighting boost, mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil with the baking soda before sprinkling it on. Tea tree, lavender, or lemongrass oil are all good options.
If you still smell urine, you can apply the solution again or try another cleaning method.
Hydrogen peroxide works best on light-colored carpets. If you want to use it to clean dark carpets, test a small amount on your carpet to see if it affects the color. You can use hydrogen peroxide on fresh or dry urine stains.
The baking soda and hydrogen peroxide react with one another and will trap the urine odor so your carpet doesn’t smell. The odor is more likely to go away if you leave the peroxide for longer.
You can also use a cleaning cloth instead of paper towels if you want.
You can buy club soda from any grocery store. Club soda works best for fresh urine stains.
Don’t wipe back and forth over the stain or else the urine smell will work back into the carpet.
Look for air fresheners that eliminate odors rather than cover them up since they kill odor-causing bacteria. If you still smell urine, you may need to try a stronger cleaning method.
Enzymatic cleaners work best on fresh stains. Step on the paper towel to apply more pressure and absorb more liquid.
Many pet stores carry enzymatic cleaners specifically made for dog urine.
If the carpet still smells, you may need to shampoo your carpet.
