How to Remove Dog Urine From Carpet With Household Cleaners

Keeping your dog in the house with you lets you bond with your animal companion and spend as much time as possible with him. It is important to house train your dog so she doesn't urinate in your home. A dog that is in the midst of house training, or a dog that is sick or old, may have an accident on your carpet. Dog urine is pungent and can also permanently stain your carpet. Clean the carpet as soon as possible to get rid of the smell and prevent stains.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper towels
  • White vinegar
  • Household bleach
  • Plastic bucket
  • Pet urine remover and deodorizer solution
  • Baking soda
  • Vacuum
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dab the urine spot with paper towels to quickly begin absorbing the fluid. Blot gently and avoid rubbing, as rubbing just pushes the odor and stain further into the carpet fibers.

    • 2

      Moisten the area with a cup of water. This dilutes the urine concentration. Dab with paper towels to blot up the excess liquid, effectively rinsing the urine spot.

    • 3

      Pour white vinegar on the spot. Vinegar is a natural cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer, and is readily available in most homes. Let the vinegar sit in your carpet for 30 minutes, then dab with paper towels. Do not rinse.

    • 4

      Make a dog urine remover out of household bleach if you have white or very light colored carpet. Mix one cup household bleach with nine cups of water in a plastic bucket. Dab the solution on the urine spot and let it sit for five minutes. Dab with paper towels. Pour a glass of water on the area and dab with paper towels again to remove the bleach.

    • 5

      Use a pet urine remover and deodorizer for large urine spots, or spots that may have dried and are difficult to clean. Example cleaners include Wee Cleaner's Pet Urine Odor Remover and Urine Off's Stain &Odor Remover. Spray onto the area and let it soak for 15 minutes before dabbing away.

    • 6

      Sprinkle the cleansed area with baking soda, whether you used vinegar, bleach or a specialized urine remover solution. The baking soda adds another layer of odor removal and also helps absorb any remaining moisture in your carpet. Allow the baking soda powder to sit on your carpet for 30 minutes, then vacuum away.