How to Remove a Dried Dog Urine Stain

Sometimes it is impossible to realize your pet has had an accident before the urine stain has dried. Dealing with a dried urine stain is an entirely different process than the process of dealing with a fresh urine stain. A set-in stain can reach the padding underneath carpet and leave a foul odor. Take care of the the urine-stained area as soon as you discover it. Urine stains left untreated can lead to more accidents in the same spot because the odor can trigger something in your dog telling it to relieve itself there again.

Things You'll Need

  • Black light
  • Wet vacuum
  • Enzymatic cleaner
  • Pet stain removing shampoo
  • Vinegar
  • Fan
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a black light to find all the dried urine stains in your home.

    • 2

      Wet vacuum the areas affected with the dried urine. Only use warm water. If you use hot water it will permanently set the urine stain and smell by bonding the protein into the carpet.

    • 3

      Soak the entire area with an enzymatic cleaner. This cleaner will neutralize any active odor-causing bacteria contained in the dried urine. Let the cleaner get absorbed by both the carpet and the padding underneath. Check the label on the cleaner for the recommended time to let the cleaner sit. Typically you must leave it there until it dries.

    • 4

      Shampoo your carpet using the wet vacuum. Get a special pet-stain removing shampoo for the areas that appear discolored.

    • 5

      Go over the area again using the wet vacuum. Fill the wet vacuum with water and vinegar. This mixture helps to get all of the soap and chemicals out of your carpet.

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      Let the area dry for at least 24 hours. You can use a fan to help speed up the waiting time.

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      Repeat this process if a stain remains.