Advice from experienced dog handlers on how to remove dog odor in an apartment
Owning a dog means taking on responsibility. A pet brings many joyful moments to its owners and often becomes a member of the family. But it requires regular care.
Wool on furniture and carpets, unscented marks in unexpected places, and a specific smell in rooms are serious problems that need to be dealt with immediately.
Otherwise, soon friends and acquaintances will stop coming into the apartment, and people on the street will avoid the owners.
How to remove dog smell in an apartment or house? Modern household chemicals, homemade solutions and professional advice will help you combat the problem.
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How to get rid of it with home remedies?
Proper care of your dog eliminates the possibility of a specific aroma appearing in the room. If you still feel it, the means at hand will help eliminate it:
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Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. The components must be mixed in a 1:1 ratio, no more than 2 tbsp. spoons until smooth, leave for 60 minutes.Add 1 tbsp. spoon of detergent, wipe the surfaces with it and rinse with clean water.
- Potassium permanganate. Prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate and use it for wet cleaning indoors.
- Essential oils. Pour clean water into a spray bottle and add a few aromatic drops.It is better to give preference to citrus oils; they block extraneous aromas well.
- Table vinegar and alcohol. Mix 5 liters of water with 200 ml of each component; use the resulting solution for wet surface treatment.
- Absorbents. Salt, soda, and corn starch neutralize and eliminate odors. You can pour the powders into small containers and place them indoors or apply them to a problem area and leave for 3-4 hours. Residues must be removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
To neutralize the specific aroma of dog marks, solutions of acetic acid, sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide are suitable.
If your pet produces a strong odor when properly cared for, it’s time to consult a veterinarian. The reason may be a serious illnesswhich must be treated immediately.
This video will tell you why your dog smells bad:
How to eliminate unpleasant odors in the house using household chemicals?
Manufacturers of household cleaning chemicals have developed effective solutions that will help deal with dog odor and solve dog tag problems.
The following products are available on the market:
- for cleaning up after animals;
- neutralizers and odor absorbers;
- for washing floors;
- for washing clothes and textiles and so on.
Experienced dog handlers recommend:
Laina MC
Liquid in a convenient package with a spray bottle. The composition includes surfactants, flavors and special additives. Suitable for cleaning and eliminating dog odors. Economical to use. The average price is 350 rubles for 750 ml.
Mr. stain and odor remover Fresh
A concentrated product that:
- copes with organic pollution,
- refreshes,
- disinfects surfaces.
Designed specifically for furniture and fabric, just one spray is enough. Price – from 300 rubles per 500 ml.
Nature's Miracle Carpet Shampoo
Liquid for cleaning carpets and furniture from dog hair. Neutralizes odors, hypoallergenic. Economical packaging. The average price is 1100 rubles for 1.9 liters.
When working with household chemicals, you must follow the dosage and safety rules; information can be found on the product label.
Features of cleaning various surfaces
The method of dealing with the problem must be chosen taking into account the surface. Not all products are equally effective on different materials.
Furniture
An industrial textile deodorant suitable for sofas and beds will help get rid of the problem on soft fabric surfaces.
A good way to protect furniture is to use removable coverswhich can be washed as needed. Before using them, be sure to clean the surface from pet hair using a vacuum cleaner, soft brush or sticky roller, otherwise the smell will remain.
To avoid the problem, it is enough to provide your pet with a permanent comfortable place to rest and stop attempts to climb onto the owners’ bed, chair or sofa.
Carpets
It is better to leave carpet cleaning to professionals. If this is not possible, washing with a scented detergent will help.
Regular cleaning of wool from the carpet will help prevent a strong stench. and treating fresh marks with laundry detergent slurry or dishwashing liquid.
Frequent removal of wool will relieve the air in the apartment from unpleasant odors, and household members from unwanted allergic reactions. Aromatic oils and air fresheners can mask the problem for a while, but do not get rid of it completely.
Cloth
The fabric absorbs aromas well, so the scent of your beloved pet immediately settles on the owner’s clothes. If the degree is weak, washing with conditioner helps. If the problem is more serious, vinegar and soda will come to the rescue.
For soaking:
- Pour warm water into a basin.
- Add 100-150 ml of table vinegar.
- Place clothing in the solution.
- After 2-3 hours, load the laundry into the automatic washing machine and wash it in the standard way.
The smell will certainly go away if you add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the detergent compartment.
Solving a specific problem
If a dog has “marked” a textile surface, eliminating the smell is not difficult. It is more difficult to remove aroma from hard surfaces, especially the floor. The problem is aggravated by the fact that parquet, laminate and linoleum can become unusable.
You need to act immediately:
- blot the surface with a napkin or towel;
- treat the floor with clean water;
- wipe dry;
- apply a paste of soda to the surface, which can be repeated several times;
- Wash the floor with water and a special product with a pleasant aroma.
It is not recommended to treat the floor with the addition of chlorine and acids; the coating will be damaged. You can learn how to remove the smell of dog urine from a sofa. here, from the carpet - Here.
This video will show you how to remove the smell of dog urine:
Advice from professionals
To reduce the dog smell in your apartment to a minimum, you need to:
- Give your dog a permanent place and regularly care for the bed.
- Take care of her hygiene and brush her regularly.
- Do not mask the smell with aromatic sprays, especially those not intended for this purpose.
- Consider the characteristics of the breed when choosing a dog.
- Timely toilet training and keeping it clean.
- Provide your pet with proper nutrition.
- Visit the veterinarian regularly to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
Don't forget about the room, you need to:
- regularly carry out wet cleaning and disinfection;
- vacuum surfaces, paying attention to hard-to-reach places where hair accumulates;
- Clean carpets monthly.
By following some simple tips, you can avoid the appearance of unpleasant odors from your pet, interior items and your own clothes.
It is necessary to understand that only toy animals do not smell. It is impossible to completely rid your pet of its natural aroma..
You will find a lot of useful and important information about removing various unpleasant odors from objects and surfaces in this section.
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Conclusion
The presence of an unpleasant odor from a dog depends on the breed, the functioning of the sweat and sebaceous glands, and the characteristics and condition of the body. But everything is in the hands of the owners.
Caring for your pet, regular examinations by a veterinarian, timely toilet training, order and cleaning the premises will help to avoid problems.This takes a lot of effort and time. Therefore, before you bring a puppy into your home, you need to think about whether the household is ready for such a load.
