Getting Urine Odor Out of Hardwood Floors

Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

My older, more dominant, dog is often peeing on our area carpet which invariably stains our hardwood floors, leaving a terrible urine smell. Can anyone recommend a "homemade" product that's not so costly or recommend one on the market? I've tried a few items such as "natures miracle" and "simple solution" but neither really takes the smell out. Also, if you know of an inexpensive medicine for my dog for this habit, I would like to know of that too.

Thanks,
Connie Bodine in Austin, TX

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RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Just heard this on talk radio the other day... A man called in and said this is what professional "cleaners" use LIQUID DOWNEY FABRIC SOFTENER. He claims the smell will NEVER come back. Good luck. (06/01/2005)

By Mary

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Try full strength Listerine mouthwash. (06/04/2005)

By gazookeeper

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Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

A friend has dogs and cats, and they have had accidents on the floor which is wood. Does anyone have a solution on removing the odor from the wood? I would appreciate any advice.

Nanny from Lake Ariel

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RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

Try household amonia. (09/03/2007)

By MartyD

RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

You might try vinegar, I've had some luck with that. (09/04/2007)

By tejas

RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

Be careful with both vinegar and ammonia on wood, especially if it is stained to color it. If the pet urine has gone into the grain of the wood, you may have to sand it down, feathering out around the edges of area in question and try to restain and reseal the surface. If it is veneer, you may not even be able to do that. If it is planks or flooring that is in tiles like some parquetries, you might consider replacing the planks or boards affected only. (09/04/2007)

By thriftmeg

RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

I just found a web site that you probably would be interested in. http://www.petodorremoval.net When you have a chance check it out. Sounded interesting. Susie (09/04/2007)

By Ivieanne

RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

I have no idea if it works on wood but it has been a lifesaver in my house on carpet and tile - try Natures Miracle. (09/05/2007)

By Marianne

RE: Removing Urine Odor From Wood Flooring

You cannot use anything too harsh on wood floors. I would try Murphy's Oil Soap made for wood floors. I have had good luck with this. (09/11/2007)

By NellieMary

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Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I have hard wood floors, they need to be refinished, but I can't afford it right now. I have dogs that come in the house. They stay outside most of the day and sleep inside at night. They often use the bathroom on the floors and no matter what I use to clean the hardwood floors, I can't get the urine smell out. I have even used bleach water. I need any advice out there.

Thank FF's Wife.
Pamela from Louisiana

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RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I had to fumigate an entire basement that had had 5 dogs in it. Vet suggested vinegar. I mixed it half and half with water and applied and let dry, and applied 2 more times and let it dry. The house smelled like a salad for about a week. It finally cleared up and the cement floor had no odor or visible spots.

I think I would try the vinegar in an unseen spot first if I was using it on hardwood floors and see what happens and maybe use white vinegar first (I used brown vinegar on the basement floor). I also found a cleaner at a carpet store and I've forgotten the name of the cleaner but it was pricey. It was diluted with water also. It worked well but was too expensive for the area I had. (04/02/2007)

By Fluffy

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Cat urine is even worse than dog urine. My cats urinated on my sofa cushions with a foam core. I took them outside and poured water through and let them dry for several days in the sun. The smell was gone for awhile but eventually came back. A week ago I found some Febreeze pet odor eliminator and figured it was worth a try. So far, so good. If the smell comes back again, I'll spray it again. It was with all the other Febreeze sprays. (04/02/2007)

By rae ann.

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I sprayed Febreeze above my floor for cat urine and then sprinkled baking soda and left it for a day or so. The Febreeze masked the immediate odor and the baking soda the rest. It worked and the cat never returned to the area. (04/02/2007)

By Wynn

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

(Sent in by Email)

This tip works well for cat's urine, so I am sure it should work for dog's. Just use vanilla essence in the water, also place a small amount in a small bowl on the window sill.

Enjoy your day,
Catherine (04/03/2007)

By ThriftyFun

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

After no luck with vinegar or Nature's Miracle, I used Odormute on our patio with excellent results. We have a male and a female Doberman and you can imagine the urine smell before we used this. I followed the instructions explicitly and it works great! Be sure to use gloves as it will irritate skin. Again follow the instruction to the letter.

http://www.odormute.com
(01/19/2008)

By Michael

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I heard from my step-mother that using vanilla and injecting it into the carpet with a syringe will get rid of cat urine smell. I have dogs and hard wood floors. What works great for me is Mr. Clean with Febreeze. It gets rid of the smell and freshens the whole room. (08/24/2008)

By badboys525

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I've used Orange TKO for years - it even penetrates into cement & wood under the carpet. It's inexpensive & I use it to clean everything! The best thing is it's an odor barrier to animals; my animals don't chew, dig, scratch or lay where I spray it. (12/20/2008)

By Rae Leff

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I used hydrogen peroxide for the black urine stains on the hardwood floor and there were many. The peroxide, after several applications, lightened the stains or made them disappear all together. I haven't tried anything for the odor yet. Will let you know. (01/15/2009)

By timrific1

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Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

How can I get dog urine smells out of wood floors? I did not realize they were peeing on a certain item and when I removed the Rooster, the floor is black. I tried bleach, baking soda paste, nothing works. Is there anything I can put on the areas that the dogs are peeing on for them to stop? I have a 15 year old Shih tzu, and a 2 year old. They have just started doing this, that is why I'm puzzled. Thanks for anyone's help.

By grisluol from Spring Hill, TN

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RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

For complete directions on how to remove all traces of pet orders, read my post here:(by Cyinda) thriftyfun.com

I've had people write me that have Googled "Pet Urine" that have been extremely satisfied with the results of using this post. One gal wrote me and said she couldn't remove ferret urine from below her windows until she tried the above method. She said that every time the sun shone on the ferret urine that the heat would bring the smell back. The URL tip (above) is for carpeting, but has also worked for wood flooring, too.

To keep them away from this spot (after cleaning), you can buy some double-sided carpet tape and tape this to a large piece of foam board, poster board, or cardboard. Remove tape's backing and leave the sticky side up. Put these cardboard pieces where your dogs like to go potty. They won't like the way the tape feels on their feet and will stay off. Also, never clean with ammonia. Pets think it smells like urine and will keep on going where you used the ammonia to clean. (09/01/2009)

By Cyinda

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Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I am trying to remove set in dog urine from old hardwood floors. It has been set in for a period of time. I have tried mopping with several things, nothing has helped. I now have a newborn who is staying with head congestion. I think this may be why. After I get this problem smell gone for good, I want to put down new floor covering. If anyone can tell me how to rid this smell for good it is appreciated. Thanks.

By Stephanie from LA

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RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

The only thing I can think of that's not too unpleasant is enzymes. Walmart has an inexpensive brand which has a pleasant vanilla scent. The enzymes just eat anything biological or organic. It still might leave a stain, or maybe it would remove it. Babies aren't supposed to be exposed to chemicals for cleaning, so this was the mildest thing I could think of. It's in the pet department. (11/12/2009)

By PIKKA

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I used peroxide full strength on my hardwood floors. The dog had peed on my floor and I did not know. It also turned my floor black, but over a couple of weeks the black and smell was gone. Good luck. (11/12/2009)

By grisluol

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Mop it with hot vinegar water half and half and if that don't work then use less water in the mixture. Vinegar really does work. It's the best cleaner and disinfectant I've ever used. It does smell a little bad, but it the smell goes away fast (11/13/2009)

By mkm1enonly

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Citrasolve or janitor supply Limonene. Citrasolve does wonders on carpet as well. Stain dissolves with no ring. Rids odor beautifully. Smells good, too. (11/16/2009)

By muttmom

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

I raise Boxer puppies, so you can well imagine that I have encountered urine smells before. The best product I have found is called OUT! You can buy the small bottle at Wal Mart for $8.50 or a whole gallon at Kmart for $12.00. You just spray it on the floor and let it dry (it has never left a stain). It has an enzyme neutralizer in it, plus it smells very pleasant and fresh. I spray it on furniture, curtains, and carpet. I even put it in my carpet cleaner. Works great for cat urine, too. (11/18/2009)

By boxergirl76

RE: Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

Use white vinegar. Just pour it on the spot. (11/18/2009)

By 1stborn

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Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

How can I get rid of dog urine odor on hardwood floors? Bleach only worked for awhile.

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Dog Urine Smell on Hardwood Floors

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