What do you use?

gja1000 · 09-15-2009, 08:43 AM

I'm sorry, I'm no help! We ripped out the carpets and put down wood, tile and then stained the concrete in our new addition, before we got Rex & Rowdy and I am so glad we did because my little Rowdy just will not stop "sprinkling" in the house. It's not much, but I do find the "drops" in certain places. There is no smell, because he doesn't "hit" any cloth surface.

I've always been under the impression that nothing would get the ammonia oder out of carpets (the underneath pad really), but I could be completely wrong. I bet there is some good advice on YT.

Blueyes · 09-15-2009, 11:04 AM

That is a hard question! My kids are great about going outside, But I have had dogs that didn't. Once the smell is there, it's SO hard to get rid of...and on humid or rainy days...YUCKO!!!!!!!!!!

Tiramisu · 09-15-2009, 06:28 PM

Can't help either - my doggies aren't allowed on my carpet, in bedrooms only. I do remember that my Mom used something years ago that made the smell worse!

Marilyn · 09-16-2009, 03:48 AM

Sorry, no help. We just steam clean a lot and replace the affected carpet every 5 years or so. There is a Fabreez specifically for pet odors that does help. We us it after steam cleaning.

DianaB · 09-16-2009, 05:30 AM

Thanks everyone. I looked it up on-line and someone mentioned diluted vinegar to neutralize the amonia in the urine. I think that I'll try that. The worse that can happen is my house will smell like a jar of pickles!!!!

I'm not going to do it quite yet because I'm trying to get done painting.........still!!

Janet · 09-16-2009, 07:56 AM

You have to pour the vinegar on the carpet so it will soak through to the padding for it to work. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth having them in the house. I love my dogs so much, but the accidents are annoying.

There is usually not that much pee mistakes, but I wish they would poo on the paper or outside. I'm just so tired of it.

gja1000 · 09-16-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

You have to pour the vinegar on the carpet so it will soak through to the padding for it to work. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth having them in the house. I love my dogs so much, but the accidents are annoying.

There is usually not that much pee mistakes, but I wish they would poo on the paper or outside. I'm just so tired of it.

LOL Janet!!! Mine NEVER poo in the house, but I wish Rowdy would pee outside, everytime!!!

09-15-2009, 08:43 AM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I'm sorry, I'm no help! We ripped out the carpets and put down wood, tile and then stained the concrete in our new addition, before we got Rex & Rowdy and I am so glad we did because my little Rowdy just will not stop "sprinkling" in the house. It's not much, but I do find the "drops" in certain places. There is no smell, because he doesn't "hit" any cloth surface. I've always been under the impression that nothing would get the ammonia oder out of carpets (the underneath pad really), but I could be completely wrong. I bet there is some good advice on YT. __________________ Gayle

09-15-2009, 11:04 AM	#2
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	That is a hard question! My kids are great about going outside, But I have had dogs that didn't. Once the smell is there, it's SO hard to get rid of...and on humid or rainy days...YUCKO!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Betsi

09-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	Can't help either - my doggies aren't allowed on my carpet, in bedrooms only. I do remember that my Mom used something years ago that made the smell worse! __________________ SANDY

09-16-2009, 03:48 AM	#4
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Sorry, no help. We just steam clean a lot and replace the affected carpet every 5 years or so. There is a Fabreez specifically for pet odors that does help. We us it after steam cleaning. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

09-16-2009, 05:30 AM	#5
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Thanks everyone. I looked it up on-line and someone mentioned diluted vinegar to neutralize the amonia in the urine. I think that I'll try that. The worse that can happen is my house will smell like a jar of pickles!!!! I'm not going to do it quite yet because I'm trying to get done painting.........still!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

09-16-2009, 07:56 AM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	You have to pour the vinegar on the carpet so it will soak through to the padding for it to work. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth having them in the house. I love my dogs so much, but the accidents are annoying. There is usually not that much pee mistakes, but I wish they would poo on the paper or outside. I'm just so tired of it. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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