How to Remove a Dog Smell From a Room

Everyone has walked into a room that oozes with dog odor. There is nothing quite as distinct as the bad smell that sometimes comes from a dog. Whether your pup had an accident or simply needs a bath, as the dog owner, you immediately want to get rid of the smell. Removing requires a few simple steps to get your room smelling fresh again.

Things You'll Need

  • Mop
  • Paper towels
  • Disinfectant cleaners
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Instructions

    • 1

      Identify the cause of the smell. The most common culprits are dogs urinating or defecating on the floor and bedding area. When the dogs lay down on soiled material, the scent stays locked in their fur. If the dog is not having accidents, but you notice an unusual odor from your dog, take it to the vet. Certain medical conditions cause foul-smelling conditions and require veterinary treatment.

    • 2

      Bathe your dog, and take it to a groomer for a trim. Long fur is an odor trap. The first line of defense is getting your dog as clean as possible so it will not bring the smell back into your home. While the dog is at the groomer, you can work on getting the house clean. If you bathe the dog yourself, confine it to a clean and warm area of your home or in its kennel until it dries.

    • 3

      Disinfect your home. Odors have a way of seeping into the woodwork and upholstery of your furniture and flooring. Mop the floors, and wash down the furniture with a specialized disinfecting cleaner formulated particularly for dog odors, such as Odor Destroyer Pet Urine Odor Remover, which you can use on both carpet and hardwood floors. Other products available at most pet stores include Arm & Hammer Pet Odor Eliminator and Cesar Millan's Odor Remover. For a chemical-free cleaner, try CLEAN + green Concrete Cleaner, Odor Eliminator & Stain Remover.

    • 4

      Wash your dog̵7;s bedding. If you place a clean dog in a dirty crate, the smell will cling to the dog̵7;s fur, and you will have to start all over in the cleaning process.

    • 5

      Restrict your dog to its sleeping space, not yours. Don̵7;t let your dog rest on the couch or jump in your bed. Fabrics retain scent, particularly bad odors. Prevention is key.