Sick Dog
Having Dogs Does Not Mean Dog Odor — The Secrets to Dog Odor Removal
Most dog owners will have occasional dog odor and will need to have some tricks for quick dog odor removal. The key to a home that people want to visit vs. having a home that “smells of dog” is knowing what to do to both clean up the smell and to prevent the smell.
I want to preface this with the fact that I have four dogs in my home. Now I know this sounds like a lot. However, I want you to know that I also get compliments on how my house smells. The first thing people say is wow your house smells good. They truly are shocked. They all naturally assume my house will smell bad. Or they see my dogs and are shocked that I have dogs. (These are the rare few that come over or my emergency child-care and are unaware of the dogs until afterwards.)
Supplies:
Let’s talk about some basic supplies all dog owners should have.
• You need to have poop bags to pick up waste not only for walks but also in your own backyard. Scented is nice but not necessary.
• Baking Soda
• Large Quantities of Salt to spread on accidents
• Vinegar
• Gloves
• Grooming Tools (I prefer rubber brushes but a brush is absolutely necessary.)
• Doggy cologne for emergency situations
Prevention:
Preventing dog odor is the best tool in your arsenal in dog odor removal. Brushing your dog everyday is the best thing you can do. I hear people give their dogs a bath once a week. I could not imagine doing this with four dogs. I give my dogs a bath twice a year and trust me they smell great. However, I brush them once a night and while watching TV. My rubber brush removes the dirt and keeps them smelling great. Then in emergencies after they have just gotten into something and someone is coming over, out comes the doggy cologne.
The other great prevention tool is the doggy bag. Nothing can funk up a house more than a backyard full of poop. Pick it up as they go or at least every day. Dogs get into and so do you. It reeks, so pick it up! You need the bag to prevent your house from smelling as well. Tie that sucker up tight.
Dog Odor Removal
When your dog does have an accident, you will need to remove it quick. House broken dogs won’t have accidents unless they are sick but they do get sick. Take sick dogs to the Vet and clean up the mess.
Carpet:
After soaking as much up as you can with a towel, spread baking soda the spot and scrub it in to absorb more odors, and then vacuum. Spread salt liberally to soak up any remaining urine, let sit before vacuuming.
Hard Surface:
Check to make sure it does not discolor the surface first. Mix together three parts vinegar and one part water and scrub the surface to eliminate odor. Then liberally flush the area with water. You may want to with dish soap and water afterward to eliminate any vinegar smell.
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