Put Hydrogen Peroxide on Dog Pee Stains and Watch What Happens (11 Secrets Cleaners Won’t Tell You), by TheCheapFix on YouTube. 16 min 42 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 42 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Blot fresh urine right away with paper towels. Press down firmly and do not rub, because rubbing pushes urine deeper into the carpet backing.
Test 3% hydrogen peroxide on a hidden patch of carpet or cushion. Wait 10 minutes and check for any color change before you treat the stain.
Spray the fresh stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide and let it fizz for 3 to 5 minutes. Blot with a clean cloth, then repeat once if needed.
Treat the smell at the source with an enzyme pet cleaner after the peroxide dries. Apply it to the stain and backing, then let the area air dry.
For a dried stain, dampen it with warm water first. Apply 3% peroxide, wait a few minutes, blot, and repeat one time.
Wash removable dog bed covers with an oxygen-based pet stain powder. Follow the product label and air dry the cover fully.
Wipe hard floors, baseboards and grout with a cloth dampened with 3% peroxide. Rinse with a clean damp cloth afterward.
Darken the room and shine a UV black light over the floor to find hidden urine salts. Mark each spot and treat it.
Clean old spots with an enzyme cleaner instead of an ammonia cleaner. Keep your dog off the area until it is completely dry to stop re-marking.
Open windows, wear gloves, and never mix hydrogen peroxide with bleach or ammonia. Close the bottle and store it out of reach.
Tips and common mistakes
Blot, do not rub, or you will push urine deeper into the carpet backing.
Never use ammonia-based cleaners on urine spots because the smell can encourage your dog to go there again.
Keep pets and children away from treated areas until they are fully dry.
If your dog suddenly has frequent accidents, ask your vet to rule out a health problem.
Questions
Can I use hydrogen peroxide on colored carpet?
Test a hidden patch first because peroxide can lighten some dyes. Use only standard 3% hydrogen peroxide, not a stronger concentration.
Why does the smell come back after cleaning?
The urine may have soaked into the backing or pad. Use an enzyme pet cleaner on those deeper layers and let the area dry completely.
Is hydrogen peroxide safe around dogs?
Keep your dog off the treated area until it is dry, ventilate the room, and store the bottle out of reach. Do not mix it with bleach or ammonia.
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