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How to Get Dog or Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet

By Jes Walker

Pet odor guide

Short answer

 

Blot fresh urine with a dry towel to soak up the excess, pressing hard without rubbing. Spray POOPH Odor Eliminator directly into the spot, making sure it penetrates down to the padding, and let it seep in. Then sop up the remainder with a dry cloth or microfiber towel. Older or deeply embedded urine odors may need additional applications.

 

Step by step

  1. 1Blot fresh urine with a dry towel to soak up the excess, pressing hard without rubbing.
  2. 2Spray POOPH Odor Eliminator directly into the spot, making sure it penetrates down to the padding, and let it seep in.
  3. 3Then sop up the remainder with a dry cloth or microfiber towel.
  4. 4Older or deeply embedded urine odors may need additional applications.

Why does my dog keep peeing in the same spot?

 

Dogs often return to spots that still smell like urine to them, even when you can't smell anything. Getting the odor out of both the carpet and the pad matters. Repeat accidents can also signal a medical issue such as a urinary tract infection, so talk to your vet if the behavior is new.

 

Why an air freshener won't fix it

 

Air fresheners use fragrance to cover an odor, so the stench can return as soon as the fragrance fades. POOPH Odor Eliminator takes a different approach: it helps eliminate odor at the source, doesn't rely on fragrance to cover it up, and contains no added fragrance.

 

Is POOPH safe around pets?

 

Seriously, it's safe for pets, people, and places when used as directed. Read the directions and warnings before use. POOPH Odor Eliminator is made without harsh chemicals or added fragrance. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, and do not swallow or ingest.

 

Read the full guide: Pet Odor Eliminator →

Related questions

Is POOPH an enzyme cleaner?

 

No. POOPH Odor Eliminator is not an enzyme cleaner. Its formula works on a molecular level to take stink out of the equation. See the product label for ingredients.

 

How do I get pet smell out of a couch or dog bed?

 

Vacuum up the hair first. Wash removable covers, blankets, and dog beds with 2 ounces of POOPH Laundry added to the wash along with your regular detergent. For cushions and anything that cannot be washed, spray POOPH Odor Eliminator until slightly damp and let it dry, testing an inconspicuous area first.

 

Why does my house smell like dog?

 

Dog odor comes from skin oils and dander in the coat, and it builds up in beds, couches, rugs, and blankets. Wash what is washable, vacuum often, and treat soft surfaces with POOPH Odor Eliminator. If a strong smell comes from the dog itself and baths don't help, see your vet.

 

!Always test an inconspicuous area first. Seriously, it's safe for pets, people, and places when used as directed. Read the directions and warnings before use.

 

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Gym odor guide

Short answer

Empty it completely. If the care label allows machine washing, wash it with 2 ounces of POOPH® Laundry added to the wash along with your regular detergent. If it cannot be washed, spray the lining, seams, and shoe compartment with POOPH® Odor Eliminator until slightly damp and let it dry fully with the zippers open.

Step by step

  1. 1Empty it completely.
  2. 2If the care label allows machine washing, wash it with 2 ounces of POOPH® Laundry added to the wash along with your regular detergent.
  3. 3If it cannot be washed, spray the lining, seams, and shoe compartment with POOPH® Odor Eliminator until slightly damp and let it dry fully with the zippers open.

Why does my gym bag still smell after I wash my clothes?

Because the bag itself holds the odor. Sweat and moisture soak into the lining and seams, and clean clothes pick the smell back up as soon as they go in. Treat the bag separately from the clothes: empty it, spray the inside with POOPH® Odor Eliminator, and let it dry open before you repack it.

How to keep it from smelling

Unpack it the same day, every time. Keep shoes in a separate compartment, never leave damp towels zipped inside, spray the interior with POOPH® Odor Eliminator after heavy use, and let the bag dry open. Wash the bag every few weeks with POOPH® Laundry if the care label allows.

Read the full guide: Gym Bag Odor →

Related questions

How do I get the smell out of gym shoes and cleats?

Pull out the insoles. Spray the inside of each shoe and both sides of the insoles with POOPH® Odor Eliminator until slightly damp, then let everything dry separately, away from direct heat. Rotating two pairs so each dries fully between workouts can help cut down on odor buildup.

How do I get sweat smell out of workout clothes?

Add 2 ounces of POOPH® Laundry to the wash along with your regular detergent. Pre-soak heavily soiled items separately before washing. Synthetic fabrics like polyester can hold onto sweat odor, which is why a technical shirt can still smell straight out of the wash. POOPH® Laundry helps eliminate odor at the source instead of covering it with fragrance.

Do gym bag deodorizer pods just cover up the smell?

Scented pods and pucks rely on fragrance, which can cover odor rather than remove it, so the bag can end up smelling like fragrance over sweat. POOPH® contains no added fragrance and helps eliminate odor at the source instead of covering it up.

!Always test an inconspicuous area first. Seriously, it's safe for pets, people, and places when used as directed. Read the directions and warnings before use.