Bacteria-Eating Cleaning Products for Dog Urine

The best way to kill the bacteria that causes pet stains and odor is to saturate the area with an enzymatic cleaner. Using cleaners that do not contain enzymes to eat the bacteria will only increase the problem. Enzymatic cleaners must be used correctly to be effective. Stains and odor on carpet will affect a much larger area below the surface than what can be seen on top, so the key with any enzymatic cleaner is to saturate a much larger and deeper area than the surface shows.

  1. Nature's Miracle

    • Nature's Miracle contains billions of enzymes that permanently eliminate new and old pet stains and odors. Nature's Miracle is all natural and safe to use around children and pets. Ingredients are water, natural enzymes, isopropyl alcohol and natural citrus scent. This product may not work on areas where the stains and odors have been set in by other cleaners that designed to lock in odors below the surface. Never dilute this product. Completely soak the soiled area. If carpeted, be sure to pour enough of the product on the area to fully soak through the carpet and pad and sufficiently reach the flooring beneath. It may take two weeks to completely dry.

    Simple Solution Stain and Odor Remover

    • The makers of Simple Solution Stain and Odor Remover claim that their product is a formulation of bacterial enzymes that speed up the natural biodegradation process. This product works on old and new stains. Active ingredients are non-pathogenic bacteria, natural enzymes and mild detergent. Simple Solution is safe to use in carpet cleaning machines. Do not dilute the solution, and be sure to saturate the soiled area then allow to dry naturally. This may take several days. Once the area is completely dry, the odor should be gone. If still present, the product did not reach the bottom of the soiled area. Repeat the process again, making sure the product reaches the bottom of the soiled area.

    Complete Pet Stain and Odor Remover Spray

    • Complete Stain and Odor Remover Spray is a formulation of bio-bacteria enzymes that quickly break down and neutralize odors and stains. According to the makers of Complete, the bacteria-producing enzymes keep working until odors and stains are completely gone. Complete also contains an ingredient that helps deter pets from soiling the same area again.