Carpet Covered in PET STAINS & ODOR? Remove It in 10 Minutes With This $2 DIY Spray (No Machine!), by Home Cleaning Hacks on YouTube. 18 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 18 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Blot up any wet urine with paper towels. Press down hard and keep changing towels until nothing more soaks up.
Mix one part white vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of dish soap and swirl gently.
Test the spray on a hidden patch of carpet. Wait 10 minutes and check the color has not changed.
Spray the stained area until damp, not soaking. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to break down the urine.
Blot the area with a clean cloth, working from the outside in. Rinse with a cloth dampened with plain water.
Sprinkle baking soda over the damp patch to absorb smell. Leave it for several hours or overnight.
Vacuum up the dry baking soda. Open windows while you work so the vinegar smell clears.
Repeat on old or stubborn spots after the carpet dries. Check for lingering smell before you finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Never rub a stain, as it pushes urine deeper into the fibers and backing.
Do not mix vinegar with bleach or other cleaners, as this can give off harmful fumes.
Old stains that reach the padding may need a pet enzyme cleaner or a professional.
Keep pets off the damp patch until it is fully dry.
Questions
Does vinegar really remove pet urine smell?
Vinegar helps neutralize the ammonia in urine and lifts surface stains. For deep or old smells, an enzyme cleaner made for pet urine works better.
Can I use this on all carpets?
Check the manufacturer's care label first. Wool and delicate carpets can be damaged by vinegar, so test a hidden area and use less.
How long does it take?
A fresh spot takes about 10 minutes of work. Leave the baking soda down for a few hours or overnight for the best smell removal.
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