How to Get Rid of Dog Pee Smell on Tiles

Nearly all dogs have several accidents as puppies learning to be a part of a new family. Even a well-trained dog just cannot always go accident-free, especially when sick or when left alone for long periods of time. When this happens, owners often use inexpensive, store-bought products to clean up, hoping that the results of a bathroom accident will be reversed. However, while visual evidence of the accident may disappear, especially on surfaces such as tile, odors can still be present and need to be properly addressed to be removed completely.

Things You'll Need

  • Professional-grade cleaning products
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Instructions

  1. Getting the Correct Products

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      Many cheap products simply cover up smells for a few days before dissipating.

      Buy an enzyme-based solution, which can be found at pet, hardware and super stores. If you are unsure which versions of a product are professional-grade, consult a store clerk.

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      Buy an oxidizer. While enzymes are produced in odor-consuming bacteria that die after the odor is removed, the large amounts of oxygen from oxidizers causes urine to break down into simple elements, such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide, which then return to the air or can be wiped off the surface.

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      Purchase neutralization products instead if the odor is in a high-traffic area and you have children or pets that could be harmed by other chemicals. These products are just as effective as enzyme products and oxidizers, but they remove odors by absorbing them and counteracting them.

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      Purchase a scent-removing product that will deter your dog from having repeat accidents in the same area.

    Removing the Odor

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      Locate the area where the odor is coming from. If it has been a while since the last accident and you are unable to remember where it happened, purchase an odor-locating product.

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      Apply the odor-removing products to the tile or tiles by carefully following the directions on the first product.

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      Apply the second product to remove any traces of urine and odor that may remain. Only do this if both products do not have warnings against being used back to back.

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      Use deterring agent on the freshly cleaned tile to help the dog forget about soiling the area and to keep it from going again.