How to Eliminate Dog Waste Odors Outside

Anyone who has a dog that goes to the bathroom outside knows that there are times when the smell of dog stool can be a little overwhelming. There are a number of tricks that you can use in order to eliminate the dog waste odors outside. To put it another way, with a little effort, you can make sure that stepping outside isn̵7;t anything to raise a stink about.

Things You'll Need

  • Poop scoop
  • Waste container bags
  • Garden hose
  • Vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Scrub brush
  • Power washer (optional)
  • In-ground waste disposal tank (optional)
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Instructions

  1. How to Eliminate Dog Waste Odors Outside

    • 1

      Using your poop scoop, pick up all dog waste and place it in an appropriate container. You can either use a trash receptacle or dispose of the waste in an outdoor waste disposal tank.

    • 2

      If the dog has gone to the bathroom on concrete, hose off the area using just ordinary water. The best way to hose down the area would be with a power washer, but a regular outdoor hose would also work.

    • 3

      Scrub down the area that has been washed off, and let dry.

    • 4

      Should there still be odor present, use a solution of a solution that consists of three parts water mixed with one part baking soda, one part vinegar, and one part dishwashing liquid.

    • 5

      Scrub down the area that has been washed off, rinse thoroughly, and let dry.

    • 6

      Repeat Steps 4 and 5 if necessary.

    • 7

      In the event that the odor is coming from an area of the yard that is not concrete, you will need to thoroughly saturate the area with water and allow it to dry.

    • 8

      If the odor comes from within bushes, you can put down a fine layer of activated carbon, which is available at any aquarium retail store. Carbon will draw in the odor and eliminate it.