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It Happens…
If you have a pet, you have…um…“accidents.” Pet urine can kill your floors faster than just about any other natural substance, largely due to its acidic nature. If (or more likely, when) this happens, how do you protect your investment?
You’ll find a number of suggestions for home pet urine remedies on pet websites around the Internet, but we’ve settled on one method that many homeowners swear by, and one that is most likely to help your situation without doing more damage to your floors.
Clean Excess Pet Urine Immediately
As soon as you see the accident site, grab the paper towels. Every minute counts! Lay paper towels over the spot and let the urine soak up naturally—don’t attempt to wipe it as you could actually work more urine into the wood pores. Once the initial spill is up, keep blotting the area gently with paper towels until no more moisture appears on them.
Does baking soda soak up dog pee?
Baking soda is an excellent natural deodorizer as well as an absorptive agent. Once you’ve gotten up as much of the mess as possible, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the affected area to absorb and deodorize any remaining pet urine. Make sure the entire area is covered with space to spare. Leave the baking soda overnight to absorb the excess urine.
Vacuum the Mess
After letting the baking soda sit overnight, carefully vacuum up the baking soda using a wood-safe attachment. Do not use anything with stiff brushes or a beater, as these could scratch the floor.
Deodorizing the Area
Once you’ve cleaned the pet pee, the next challenge is lifting any lingering odors. Not only will it give off an unpleasant odor (especially in warm weather), but once a pet has “marked” that area, the scent may instinctively cause him/her to use the space again. Baking soda should lift most of the odor.
Professional Support
If the pet stain persists, or if your floor gets discolored…Your next step is to have your hardwood floors professionally repaired. Contact us online (or call 888-936-2-936) if you have any questions or if you would like us to help clean, protect and restore your hardwood floor! Please note that sometimes sanding cannot remove the pet urine so you have to change your hardwood floor color with a darker one (stain).