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Comment on Facts You Must Know When Removing Dog Urine Odors And Stains by business

business — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:06:37 +0000

Apparently, there's a small amount of ammonia in urine to start with, as well as uric acid, uric salts, and other components. Ammonia occurs naturally in the decay process of organic materials. So as bacteria go to work on the urine stain, chemical conversion happens and then voila, ammonia.

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Dog Urine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:05:58 +0000

Ken
Two products that I will recommend. Use one or the other. You don't need both. The first is "Severe Urine Neutralizer SUN" from http://www.removeurine.com. This is an amazing pet odor neutralizer that will kill the odor of any urine (and a lot of other organic odors)it comes in contact with. You just mix it up and spray or pour it on and the odor is neutralized.
The other is "Grass Revitalize" from http://www.removeurine.com. The advantage to Grass Revitalize is it is designed for outdoor use. You spray it on and water it in. It puts natural microbes into the soil that are beneficial in many ways to plants including grass. It is used to counteract the damage dog urine does to grass. Also the microbes break down and speed up the decomposition of the urine and even feces in the grass. Once thee waste products are broken down the odor is eliminated. This also results in the grass being able to use these waste byproducts as fertilizer to strengthen the plants instead of it damaging them.
The advantage to Severe Urine Neutralizer is it works on the molecular level immediately neutralizing on contact. This means as soon as you apply it to the urine causing the odor it eliminates that odor. The microbes take time to break down the urine molecules. This means the odor lingers until the microbes finish their job.

Hope this helps. If you have other questions don't hesitate to ask.

Comment on Contact by Ken

Ken — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:17 +0000

we have pet grass for dogs to use at our apartment property, approx 4500 sq ft
the smell will knock you over
mainly where the bld exits are
what products do you recommend

Comment on Facts You Must Know When Removing Dog Urine Odors And Stains by search engine marketing

search engine marketing — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:47:16 +0000

Don’t despair if your pet never passes a stone, though. A urinalysis and a dog urine culture are useful in identifying which kind of stones are present. If your dog’s bladder infection is caused by Staphylococci bacteria, it’s almost a sure bet that the stones are made up of struvite.

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Comment on Hardwood Floors And Pet Odors by Rowena Schalk

Rowena Schalk — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:13:26 +0000

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Dog Urine — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:46:57 +0000

I am not familiar with any spray that helps illuminate urine. The alkaline salts in urine illuminate under a black light without spraying a chemical on it. Alkaline salts are created through a chemical process urine goes through as it dries. There are goggles available that enhance and increase the visibility of the glow from fluorescent areas.
The most effective UV for locating urine deposits is the long wave UV around 385 nanometers.
Ultraviolet lights in several intensities are available to help you locate urine deposits. Low powered UV lights must be held very close to the carpet in a dark room. Medium intensity lights can work from a few feet away. High powered lights can quickly be used to check a carpet from several feet away.
All UV lights work best in a dark room but this is not as critical when using a more powerful light. When necessary, black plastic sheeting can be used to cover windows. Another option is to drape a sheet or dark blanket over yourself while making the inspection.

Comment on Contact by Steve M

Steve M — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:03:23 +0000

I am looking for the chemical that when sprayed on surfaces will allow a Black Light to illuminate urine that may be on things but dried before I could find it to get it cleaned up. Short of training my other dog to sniff out where this Wiener dog we rescued has been peeing when our backs are turned, Or getting down on my hands & knees and sniffing or deodorizing every inch of my home, I,m hoping to find a "Urine Detection Spray"

Comment on Dogs Urine by My Dogs Love Toys

My Dogs Love Toys — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:04:16 +0000

Fantastic post, I have got six Whippets myself.

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Dog Urine — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:45:13 +0000

There is no UK supplier. Sorry. We sell only from our site and Amazon at this time. You could try purchasing on Amazon. The shipping might be less. They might also just not allow you to purchase from the UK through Amazon. I am not sure exactly how they handle it with their system. Thanks for your endorsement and feedback for our " Severe Urine neutralizer (SUN)" product.

Comment on Contact by coleen

coleen — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:19:22 +0000

i hav just purchased from u s.u.n its a fantastic product,but cost just as much 2 ship as 2 purchase!!!is there a uk suplier?

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Dog Urine — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:10:27 +0000

All urine including rat urine is organic. The spit up or vomit is also organic. Bacteria create enzymes. The enzymes digest and break down the organic materials. If the active enzymes come in contact with the urine and spit up residue (molecules) they will begin to break down those molecules into more basic elements . By breaking the molecules down it eliminates some stains (not always all the stains) and the odors. You need a good enzyme product (Natures Miracle is one and Max Enzyme from removeurine.com is another) it needs to come in contact with the urine and spit up and the enzymes need to be kept active (kept damp) long enough to break down those elements. If urine is in the pad and concrete the enzymes need to get there also and be kept active so they can work. If its just in the carpet fibers then just adding the product to a carpet cleaning process should take care of it.
I am not familiar with the Oxy product you mention. It is working on a totally different principle. Cleansers are there to remove the stains. The peroxide also removes certain type stains (the yellow pigment in the urine) and could have some effect on odors (not the best for odors). The fragrance is used to make the cleaning process more pleasant and cover the foul odors.
There are new products like "Severe Urine Neutralizer (SUN)" from removeurine.com (also work on the molecules) that are just as effective at removing all organic odors as enzymes and the advantage to it is it works immediately on contact. So they have to come in contact with the organic molecules (like the other products) but they kill the smell in minutes. It doesn't have to be kept damp for hours to days. They are effective on many stains also.
Depending on the stain you may need another product or process (which is the case with any product you use). Urine can create several stains including 1. a yellow spot from the pigment in it. Or 2.alkaline salt residue. Or 3. the high PH in the alkaline can even remove color from the carpet. or 4. A lipid buildup from the urine. Lipids are removed with solvents. If the color has been removed you can not replace this with cleaning. Alkaline salts are removed with an acid base cleaner. The yellow pigment is usually removed with basic cleaners but can sometimes need a peroxide or oxidizing product to remove. Hope this helps and doesn't just complicate it for you.

Comment on Contact by Shelli

Shelli — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:01:15 +0000

Do you have any experience removing rat urine? I have a basement apt. in my home, which I have rented for over 10 years and we have had always had a "no pets" policy. I have never had a tenant who has violated that policy until now. These tenants had a very large pet rat who had a rather large tumor (golf ball to lemon size) under its abdominal area. The rat was about two years old and the tenants concealed and kept it in a cage in a fully finished storage area underneath a full flight of stair to my main floor area. The tenants lived in my apt. for 7 months and concealed their pet. I found out about it quite by accident. They were not very clean themselves and surprisingly they were the same regarding their pet. They told me that their rat had never been out of it's two level cage, but going over the carpet with a black light has revealed otherwise. There are a lot of spots, quarter to half dollar size, in various places all over the carpet as well as splashes on the wall and carpet in the area where the cage was kept. I purchased a produce called "OXY Solution Carpet Stain Remover" from a pet store and was going to use it when I found your site. The listed ingredients in this product are purified water, hydrogen peroxide, cleansers, stabilizing agents, & fragrance. With a later inquiry, I learned that PetCo and Pet's Mart both recommend a product called "Nature's Miracle" that has the following ingredients in it: water, enzymes, isopropol alcohol, & citrus scent. I want to make sure that a product that will best remove the rat urine, as I have been told by my sister, who had cats before, that the only way to get rid of it is to replace the carpet and pad and have a professional clean the concrete floor underneath as well. There is also some dried baby spit up on the carpet in a few places as well that they made no attempt to clean up, so it was dried and smelled pretty bad, that I have not been able to remove either. They had a six month old baby when they moved in last December. I finally got these tenants to move out, and now I just have to clean up the mess. I would appreciate any advice you can give me on how to best do that, esp. since the urine and spit up have been there for a while. Also, with your experience can you positively identify what kind of urine is on carpet. Also, I was wondering if you can positively identify Rat Urine? I live in Lindon, Utah, which is just north of Orem. Thank you so very much for any help you can give me! Utah Landlady P.S. Please do not sell my e-mail address, as I already get junk mail that I do not want! +1

Comment on 2 Large Dogs Urine by Geraldine Dunmore

Geraldine Dunmore — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:30:28 +0000

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Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:50:32 +0000

Sun light does neutralize some odors just as it does have an effect on dyes. Many times you will see the colors in carpet faded or removed next to a south facing sliding glass door when there is direct sun light on the carpet. Vinegar is acidic and will neutralize some alkalinity in urine. You use white vinegar because it has no coloring added to it that might stain the carpet . Fresh urine is acidic and with time changes to alkaline so putting vinegar on fresh urine is adding acidity to acidity. Which is not recommended. The enzymes in a good enzyme cleaner will digest and break down the molecules in urine rendering it odorless and enzymes also remove some of the staining from urine. It takes time for the enzymes to digest the urine residue so the area needs to be kept damp for a period of time (hours to days). If the enzymes dry out they are no longer active. A sealer will help but the microscopic openings (holes) in sealers are larger than odor molecules. This means even after sealing some odor can still find its way through the sealer. A second coat of sealer helps but make sure you remove as much odor as possible with cleaning and effective odor treatments before sealing.

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Get Smell Out of Concrete

Get Smell Out of Concrete — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:25:49 +0000

In my experience, I have found that direct sunlight, white vinegar and enzyme cleaner to be effective at cutting through the ammonia in urine and rendering it odorless. When all else fails, I will close the concrete with concrete sealer.

Comment on Contact by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:04:22 +0000

I am checking into setting up the shopping cart so it will accept orders from the UK. Give me a couple days to get it done. Thanks

Comment on Contact by Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:51:45 +0000

Can I buy these products in the UK, if so where please.

Thank you
Heather Johnson

Comment on Dog Urine on Wood by business review

business review — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:09:00 +0000

.......Persistent cat urine problems may require treating your subfloors........................Most pet owners have to deal with urine stains occasionally. When this occurs it is often necessary to treat the subflooring to prevent odors from seeping back through your carpet linoleum and wood floors.

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Panama foundation — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:05:21 +0000

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E. Keith Owens — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:57:54 +0000

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Comment on Dog Urine in Wood by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:05:28 +0000

I am not sure what your question is. Please rephrase. And there are other and better solutions than just peroxide.

Comment on Dog Urine in Wood by hemp

hemp — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:26:41 +0000

...............................................Question ......................................................I removed carpets from a living room and found dog urine stains on the hardwood floor. But in your case the sanding will have diminished the stain a bit I hope...So for organic stains like urine and feces your only hope is to use hydrogen peroxide in a very strong and dangerous concentration.

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Dog Urine — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:05:35 +0000

Yes They can be used on drywall. My first suggestion is to use "SUN" but I need more details of your specific situation. You want the SUN solution to come in contact with the urine residue without over-wetting the drywall. If you get the drywall to wet it will swell up and begin to fall apart. If you just need to spray the solution on the surface of the drywall you will be fine. Even if it needs to just penetrate the surface paper and into the drywall slightly you will be fine. If it needs to be saturated and let stand like that you will have damage to the drywall.

Comment on Contact by tracy

tracy — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:23:20 +0000

can any of these products be used on drywall??

Comment on Dogs Urine by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:14:02 +0000

I understand Methylene Blue will turn urine blue in humans but you should check with your Veterinarian about whether it is safe for your dog. You could also separate the dogs for a couple days. That should let you know which is urinating in your house.

Comment on Dogs Urine by Les

Les — Sun, 22 May 2011 17:09:31 +0000

Is there a safe way to dye a dogs urine so I can tell which of 2 dogs is urinating in the house?

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:58:37 +0000

Thanks! SUN is excellent on neutralizing all organic odors. Especially urine. All types of urine, including cat urine and of course what we specialize in, dog urine. I am glad it worked out for you. If you get SUN to the urine residue (that is in contact with it) it will remove the smell.

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Monex

Monex — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:50:24 +0000

I can actually put my nose up to the upholstery where he has soiled it and can detect no cat urine smell. I bought the Starter Kit and was amazed that it really does remove the smell of urine.

Comment on Dog Urine by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:48:02 +0000

Tomato juice is acidic on the ph scale and some say changing the ph of the dogs diet will change the ph in the urine and thus change how it affects grass. I do not agree that the ph has anything to do with the effect the urine has on the grass. It is the nitrogen in the urine that kill the grass or lawn not the ph (acidity).

Comment on Dog Urine by puppy to buy

puppy to buy — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:20:18 +0000

Thanks for all the tips, they're really helpful. Is it true that putting tomato juice on a dog's food will prevent yellow spots on grass?

Comment on Dog Urine by lily

lily — Sun, 08 May 2011 00:28:17 +0000

Thanks for all the tips, they're really helpful. Is it true that putting tomato juice on a dog's food will prevent yellow spots on grass?

Comment on Odor Remover 1 by Derek Avirett

Derek Avirett — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:09:19 +0000

In numerous instances, by just smelling a certain smell our brains bring to mind a memory we have. The scent of a favorite perfume might bring to mind the night that you wore it to go watch an opening night performance at the theatre or concert. Specific cooking scents could remind you of cherished family gatherings and celebrations. Now you can use aromatherapy products in your home or office to bring pleasant memories to the forefront.

Comment on Dog Urine In Grout by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:21:55 +0000

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Dog Urine — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:03:54 +0000

Actually yes. Some of the dog urine products I recommend could be harmful to plants. We recommend certain acidic products for particular applications and oxidation products for other applications. These I would not recommend for around plants. The number one product I recommend "Severe Urine Neutralizer (SUN)" should be safe on plants. It is a polymer base and has no harmful ingredients but I have not tried it around plants and you would need to test it first. The product I do recommend for around plants is "Grass Revitalize". It is slower to neutralize urine odor than SUN but it actually adds microbes to the soil. These microbes help the plants including grass in several ways including breaking down the waste products (urine) into nutrients the plants use to thrive on. These microbes also prepare the soil to hold moisture much better. It takes less water, yet the plants have a more consistent supply of moisture because it is more available to the roots of the plants.

Comment on Contact by Jo Foster

Jo Foster — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:52:08 +0000

I wonder if any of the products you recommend have the potential to damage nearby plants? Our dogg run is next to plant beds and the water that we use to rinse the slate in the dog run drains into these beds which is why we haven't attempted to use any specific products yet - would be very grateful for your advise.

Comment on Dog Urine in Wood by Louis E. Carabini

Louis E. Carabini — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:59:17 +0000

.......Clean urine stains from hardwood floors as quickly as possible..................Urine stains can stain hardwood flooring as well as leave odors. The natural ammonia found in urine causes bleaching and discoloration when not removed promptly from the hardwood floor.

Comment on Remove Dog Urine by offshore banking

offshore banking — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:18:41 +0000

Uric acid contains non-soluble salt crystals which present the biggest challenge to removing urine from surfaces and fabrics.. The first two components can be washed away with ordinary cleaning and commercially-available urine odor products but the uric acid crystals are extremely insoluble and remain tightly bonded to the surface. After initial cleaning and drying with ordinary products it may appear that the problem is solved.

Comment on Remove Dog Urine by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:57:03 +0000

Please explain your question in more detail and I will be glad to try and help. Is it a dog that has urinated in your bed? If it white sheets that need the odor removed try washing with Clorox bleach. If there are items that can't be bleached or the bleach does not do the job effectively I can recommend something stronger on urine odor but will not effect colors.

Comment on Remove Dog Urine by Monex

Monex — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:05:44 +0000

She then later urinated in my bed.....Is there anyway to remove urine from these items or do I have to throw them out?. Then treat the areas with a good urine stain and odor removal product.

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Calgary Pet Store

Calgary Pet Store — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:57:12 +0000

Great information for these tough situations! Another benefit of shellac is that is safe and non toxic once dry. The solvent used in shellac is ethyl or denatured alcohol that quickly evaporates to form a seal on just about anything.

Comment on Dog Urine and Odor Memory by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:04:56 +0000

Urine is acidic only when it leaves and shortly after it has left the body. In other words when it is fresh. When urine exits the body, human or animal, it immediately begins to change and several reactions start to take place. Two of these actions or reactions help us understand and thus eliminate the unique odors caused by urine. For more information on the acidity of urine and what causes the odor and stain read my post here http://www.dogurinesolutions.com/dog-urine/difficulties-removing-dog-urine-stain-odor/

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Dog Urine — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:00:56 +0000

First locate all the contaminated area's. Then clean as much urine residue up and out as you can. Preferably with an extraction machine like a wet dry vac. This will actually suck the urine up an out of what you are cleaning. Add a water base solution to the area a little at a time and vacuum it back out to create a rinsing action. Next treat the remaining urine residue use one of the following 3 types of products.
1. Bio-enzyme products. The enzymes digest or break down complex
molecules in the dog urine into simpler ones.
2. Oxidation products. This process releases a large volume of oxygen causing the urine to break down to basic components such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other components that either leave as gases or are easily extracted.
3. Odourcide. Odourcide is an amazing new odor counteractant. Odourcide is new technology. It does not fit into the traditional categories of odor control agents. Its special designed molecular structure has an expanse of surface area that absorbs, binds to and counteracts odors from many sources. It is very effective on urine. These are availale at removeurine.com

Comment on Contact by tarnisha

tarnisha — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:53:36 +0000

what else can you remove dog urine with besides peroxide, salt and white vinegar????

Comment on Recommended Products by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:40:43 +0000

Yes there is a product that does just that (speed up the decomposition). It is not an enzyme product but it is a product that uses microbes which act much like the enzymes. They both create bacteria that is beneficial and breaks down waste like urine. This breaking down process eliminates the odor. The product is grass revitalize from http://www.removeurine.com
The microbes are very beneficial for the health of grass and other plants. One of the process's it uses is that of decomposing the waste products so the plants use the nutrients in the waste products more efficiently.

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Dog Urine — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:20:23 +0000

Warren
I will offer a couple of ideas or thoughts. First enzymes take time to digest and break down the urine. The area would need to be treated with the enzyme product and kept damp for a sufficient period of time for the enzymes to work on the urine residue. From your description it sounds like it was not given time to work. Some enzyme products work faster than others. It can take 2-3 days under good conditions for it to break down the urine. You also need to make sure the enzyme product comes in contact with the urine residue. For example if the urine is deep into the concrete then the enzymes need to get in deep also. If the urine has run under the base board and soaked into the base board or is in the sheetrock then the enzymes need to get into those as well. There are products that will eliminate the smell immediately on contact but many people prefer the enzyme type products. Not all the products that are available are of good quality either but even a good one needs the proper conditions to be effective. As you say the odor can get into the clothes and also into the new carpet and pad if it was not neutralized well. The contamination in these should be minimal and easily removed though. The products will neutralize the urine if they are used properly. First you have to locate the contaminated areas. A black light can help with this and of course our noses are useful. Once all areas are isolated then cleaning to remove as much residue as possible and then the treatment with a good product and use it as directed. In some cases on concrete and wood we can not completely eliminate all the odor because of the porousness of these materials and so sealing them can complete the job. In your case it could be they were not thorough enough or they didn't give the product time to work or it was not a good product or they haven't treated all the affected area's.
Hope this helps.

Comment on Recommended Products by Anna-Marie Elion

Anna-Marie Elion — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:50:32 +0000

My two horses urinate at the same place, pebbles covered with pine needles. Is there an enzyme which would speed up the decomposition ?
I'd like to eliminate the smell.
thank you, Anna-Marie.

Comment on Contact by Warren

Warren — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:13:29 +0000

We have a new house (3mo). Someone didn't use the portapotty and used our master closet instead. The builder had someone remove the carpet, put an enzyme on the concrete and immeadiatly spray 2 coats of Kilz on it. Then new pad and new carpet. That was three weeks ago. The house still smells of urine. We have no pets. Please help us.

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Dog Urine — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:30:10 +0000

Urine from man or animal is organic. There is a product that contains naturally occurring microbes along with other ingredients called "Grass Revitalize" from www.removeurine.com The microbes in the product absorb and break down organic matter such as urine (horse urine in your case) which results in eliminating the odor. The product is designed and marketed for use on grass for protecting it against and restoring it from the damage caused from dog urine. I understand you are not trying to protect or restore grass but the microbes will still absorb and break down the organic matter in the horse urine and eliminate the odor. You do not want to use it in freezing weather because freezing can damage the microbes. It needs to be reapplied every few months during the warmer weather. The microbes take time so the smell will not be gone overnight but they will do the job. Thanks for the question.

Comment on Contact by Anna-Marie Elion

Anna-Marie Elion — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:46:25 +0000

My two horses urinate at the same place all the time. The ground is gravel, covered with pine needles. How can I eliminate the smell ? Can you advise me ?

Comment on Dog Urine and Odor Memory by Jay Sumerall

Jay Sumerall — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:21:24 +0000

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Lashay Lievens — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:57:50 +0000

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Comment on Contact by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:10:51 +0000

Because it is laminate tile on concrete I suggest you first try mopping it with an oxygen bleach solution. (Like Clorox bleach) But clean the area first with any good floor cleaner you use. The oxygen in the bleach should break the urine molecules down into more basic elements and kill the smell. The solution will need to soak in and come in contact with the urine residue to work on it. So put it on heavy and let it soak in. And or apply it several times. The dogs have possibly been urinating on it for months or longer. Test an area first to be sure it will not damage the laminate tiles. If the result from this does not satisfy you contact me for some more commercial type applications. It sounds like because the tile is starting to come up you should think about replacing the tile and when the tile are up use the above process to eliminate the smell in the concrete.

Comment on Contact by Terry

Terry — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:00:13 +0000

Hello

i have just moved into, it seems the owner allowed the dog to urinante and excrete in a spare room with laminate tiles in. So much so that the tiles have almost come away from the floor. underneath these tiles it STINKS of dog urine, is this cleanable?? its on a concrete floor

Terry

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jeff cavaliere — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:13:42 +0000

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Comment on Dog Urine on Wood by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:02:55 +0000

Willie
If the moisture from the urine has penetrated the wood in sufficient quantities and for a long enough period of time to begin to delaminate (flake off) the wood then it should be replaced. (Just my opinion) I imaging you have a urine odor and contamination in the wood in that area also again suggesting you replace it. I will explain the way I would replace it which is not very expensive but you need to be slightly handy. I take a skill saw and set the blade to the thickness of the top layer of flooring (approx. 3/8 inch) and cut the contaminated area out. Cut it shallow at first so yo don't cut the wood underneath. You can cut again if you don't get all the way through with the first cut. Cut to the nearest floor joist or support. Then from a new piece of flooring cut a piece to fit the hole (use the piece you cut out as a pattern)and replace that piece fastening it with flooring screws to the floor joist. It is not very hard in most cases. If you higher someone it can get expensive and some will charge more because it is urine they are dealing with.

Comment on Dog Urine on Wood by willie

willie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:18:57 +0000

hi i had lumps under my carpet . when i checked the wood on the subflooring has flaked off from the urine. is this a costly repair?
the wood seems to still be good... i pushed hard on it and it still had restiance

Comment on Contact by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:34:33 +0000

Charles
I don't have a good answer. Sorry. You could try some Clorox bleach or chlorine or bromine. Like what is used in hot tubs. In my experience when urine is left sitting in a toilet for a long time it can etch a mark (ring) in the bowl that can not be removed and then you need a new toilet. Microbe products and enzyme products both break down and digest urine. They need to be damp to work but sitting in the toilet is way past damp. I don't know how effective they would be in that situation. You want to be careful with what you put in the sewer system. Ask a chemical toilet company that supplies chemical toilets for construction sites.

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charles Muller — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:47:19 +0000

In regard to human urine being left in the toilet to help save water, what would you recommend as a natural method to help eliminate the odor and help neutralize the urine and reduce ring buildup? Something I could mix with water and put in a spray bottle...

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Dog Urine — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:11:41 +0000

Eve
I have not dealt with rat urine and no, I do not have the equipment or capability of identifying the kind of urine it is. I can tell you that both the urine (and as far as I know all types of urine) and the baby spit up are organic materials. There are several type chemicals that are effective on organic materials. Oxy or oxygen type chemicals and enzyme type chemicals are effective. The hydrogen peroxide in the Oxy solution is what would make it effective and the enzymes in Natures Miracle is what makes it effective. I know Natures Miracle is a good product. You have to use it according to the directions though. Enzymes take time to break down the organic urine or spit up. Any product you use needs to come in contact with the urine residue. Enzymes take time to work and digest the urine so you have to get the enzymes to the urine and keep it damp long enough for them to digest it. Oxy type products need to come in contact but they work almost immediately. If the urine is into the pad and floor the product needs to get there also and it has to have time to work. If you have urine spots all over the apartment then if becomes difficult (time consuming) to find them and treat them. The products are effective when you get a quality product and use it properly. Some times it takes several applications to completely remove the smell. There are times it is preferable to replace the carpet but most replace it because they believe the smell will not come out. Stains are a different matter. Most of them can be remove but urine can take the color out of fabrics (carpet). When the color has been removed then cleaning will not put it back. Hope this helps.

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Utah Landlady — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:17:42 +0000

Hi Leonard, Do you have any experience removing rat urine? I have a basement apt. in my home, which I have rented for over 10 years and we have had always had a "no pets" policy. I have never had a tenant who has violated that policy until now. These tenants had a very large pet rat who had a rather large tumor (golf ball to lemon size) under its abdominal area. The rat was about two years old and the tenants concealed and kept it in a cage in a fully finished storage area underneath a full flight of stair to my main floor area. The tenants lived in my apt. for 7 months and concealed their pet. I found out about it quite by accident. They were not very clean themselves and surprisingly they were the same regarding their pet. They told me that their rat had never been out of it's two level cage, but going over the carpet with a black light has revealed otherwise. There are a lot of spots, quarter to half dollar size, in various places all over the carpet as well as splashes on the wall and carpet in the area where the cage was kept. I purchased a produce called "OXY Solution Carpet Stain Remover" from a pet store and was going to use it when I found your site. The listed ingredients in this product are purified water, hydrogen peroxide, cleansers, stabilizing agents, & fragrance. With a later inquiry, I learned that PetCo and Pet's Mart both recommend a product called "Nature's Miracle" that has the following ingredients in it: water, enzymes, isopropol alcohol, & citrus scent. I want to make sure that a product that will best remove the rat urine, as I have been told by my sister, who had cats before, that the only way to get rid of it is to replace the carpet and pad and have a professional clean the concrete floor underneath as well. There is also some dried baby spit up on the carpet in a few places as well that they made no attempt to clean up, so it was dried and smelled pretty bad, that I have not been able to remove either. They had a six month old baby when they moved in last December. I finally got these tenants to move out, and now I just have to clean up the mess. I would appreciate any advice you can give me on how to best do that, esp. since the urine and spit up have been there for a while. Also, with your experience can you positively identify what kind of urine is on carpet. Also, I was wondering if you can positively identify Rat Urine? I live in Lindon, Utah, which is just north of Orem. Thank you so very much for any help you can give me! Utah Landlady P.S. Please do not sell my e-mail address, as I already get junk mail that I do not want!

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Mendel Potok — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:48:10 +0000

Ha! It's good to see folks dedicated to a problem i HATE! Nothing ruins a carpet faster than a bewildered dog. I'll definitely read some more of your ideas. Thanks!

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Dog Urine — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:58:24 +0000

No offense taken. It is an issue. More than most could imagine. There are a lot of dogs out there and every one urinates. Often causing problems for dog owners and neighbors of dog owners. I had associate that was going to work with me on this site but he just couldn't get himself to become the dog urine guy. I somehow was ok with it.

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Green Guru Landscaping — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:07:45 +0000

I laughed out loud at your domain name. No offense intended; I know that this is an issue. It's just not something you see everyday "dog urine solutions."

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Pharmacy technician book

Pharmacy technician book — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:38:21 +0000

What a great resource!

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Dog Urine — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:32:25 +0000

Paul This is fairly common. When dog urine first leaves the dogs body is slightly acidic on the PH scale. Immediately after leaving the dog it comes in contact with other elements in the environment and it begins to change and form alkaline salt crystals. In most cases these alkaline crystals are the white stains your referring to. These alkaline crystals will also show up on carpet and other materials. It is not limited to concrete. They do become obvious quicker on concrete though. When urine is fresh and acidic in nature you use an alkaline product to neutralize it. When it has become alkaline you use an acid base product to neutralize it. www.removeurine.com has a product called "Severe Urine" designed for this. If you are also dealing with a urine odor problem this is a separate issue from the alkaline salts. Severe Urine is designed to help with odor also. Hope this answers your question.

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Emily — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:55:34 +0000

there are many white stains on out concrete path from my dogs urine. Is this reaction white the concrete or a tomach problem.
thanks
paul

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Dog Urine — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:29 +0000

Steve
Thanks for kind words. I was in the cleaning business for years (which included dog urine remediation and odor control). I new I had some professional level inside information on the subject and thought it would help people who have that problem. It is not a subject many would read about purely out of interest (I don't think so anyway) but for those trying to get rid of dog urine smell stain or contamination it becomes as you say very useful. There are products being sold that are just not very good and others that are good but don't really explain how to use them properly. I think they want to make it seem real easy and in most cases it takes more than a little spray on the surface of the dog urine deposits to get the results desired.

Comment on Dog Urine and Odor Memory by Steve

Steve — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:37:57 +0000

Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Delia Burton

Delia Burton — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:14:05 +0000

If I had a dime for every time I came to http://www.dogurinesolutions.com! Superb post!

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Dog Urine — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:02:53 +0000

Kristen
Two keys to getting effective results when killing the odor associated with dog urine. One is using a chemical that works and the other is getting the chemical in contact with the urine residue. There are several types of chemicals that are effective in killing this odor. There are good and bad products in each type. Oxidation is one type that works quite well. Clorox bleach is an oxidizing product. It will work well but it has to come in contact with the urine residue for a long enough period of time to do the job. If the dogs have been urinating in the spots you mentioned for months or years then the urine has built up and soaked deep into the concrete. You of course want to make sure each area affected gets cleaned and treated heavily enough to reach the residue and counteract it. I am assuming it is concrete and an unfinished basement. If it is finished with carpet and pad and Sheetrock walls etc. then you have a larger challenge. The principles of odor removal remain the same for the different situations but different materials need to be dealt with individually. The chemical needs to contact the urine. If you are using a enzyme product, it has to come in contact with the residue and stay moist for a long enough period for the enzymes to digest the urine molecules. For concrete I would try Clorox bleach and keep it wet long enough so it can soak deep into the concrete. If necessary use two coats of a pigmented shellac concrete sealer after as much odor as possible has been eliminated.

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by kristen wilson

kristen wilson — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:08:58 +0000

Hi there!
My husband and I recently bought a house with the contingency the old owners will pay and fix the smell of dog urine from the basement. Apparentley the dog was peeing in a couple of spots for a long time.
Problem is they did have a professional power washing place come out and do the basment a couple days ago. Well I wentr over there to check it yestereday to see if it was gone and I smelled that pluse the wash smell together. Before I even reached the basement! It was being aired out and I'm not sure if it will be completley gone. It sure does'nt smell like it!
They do stll have to fix it, is there any chemical or sealer I should reccomend to the current owners!?

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Dog Urine — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:44:27 +0000

Mark
As you know these odors can be challenging. You say the smell has returned indicating that it was gone for some period of time. This makes me wonder what changed to to stir the smell up again. The 3 things that come to mind are moisture, heat and air movement. If the weather (air) in your area has turned more moist recently, or the garage has been warmer, or air is being circulated through the area (or any combination of these) then that could explain the smell returning. Re-create the conditions before the smell returned and you have a good chance that the smell will become undetectable again.
The fact that the smell did come back shows that it was not eliminated in the cleaning and treating process, or sealed effectively enough to do the job for you. Unless you have a dog of your own and additional urine has been added to the area. This happens often. A dog will smell the residual odor of urine even when we can't and urinate in that same area. Sealing helps but there are microscopic holes in sealers. These microscopic holes or air bubbles are actually larger than the odor molecules. So the odor molecules can and will pass through the sealer when conditions allow. Sealers do not create an absolute seal against odors. Some say sealers are useless because of this. Most say that the sealers will seal enough of the odor to be useful. If you use an additional coat of sealer that will then block more of the odor molecules from escaping or moving through the seal.
If you decide you need to re-treat the concrete then you will need to remove the sealer you have put down to do that. Use a good urine eliminating product (http://www.removeurine.com) (or a regular oxidizing bleach can work well on concrete) and keep it on and wet long enough so it will soak down into concrete and come in contact with the urine. It needs to come in contact with the urine to neutralize, digest or encapsulate it. After treating and removing most (say 90%) of the smell with treatment then a couple coats of good sealer usually is satisfactory.
One other thing I will throw out there is to check the Sheetrock and wood framing in the garage, or any other surfaces (items)that might have been contaminated. The smell could be coming from these other items. Many times the urine will soak into these and they need to be decontaminated also.

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Mark — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:16:54 +0000

I bought a house about a year ago. The previous owners let the dogs urinate in the garage. After moving in we used just about every cleaning solution to get the smell out. After cleaning the concrete we then sealed it with an epoxy concrete sealer. The smell of urine has returned. I am not sure how to get rid of it. Not sure if using any cleaning products would help seeing that we sealed the concrete. What would you recommend in this situation? Thanks-Mark

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Dog Urine — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:21:00 +0000

Thanks TomPier

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Dog Urine — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:20:09 +0000

Carrie
There are products that deal with both the stain and the smell. Oxidation products and enzyme products are two that will do this. Sometimes the urine stain will be stubborn and will not completely be removed by these. So you can use a product that is designed specifically to remove the stain only. http://www.removeurine.com has all of these. If the urine has bleached (lightened the color in the grout then these will not help). If your grout is white you can use stronger bleaching chemicals to remove the stain. You can also use a grout saw and remove a small area of the grout (surface only if you like) and replace with new grout. You should be able to match it if it was recently done as you described. It should also be fairly easy to remove if recently done. The newer the grout is the easier it will soften up when wet. If it is under 24 hours old and you do not want to remove the grout then just be gentle as you work on it. The stain might disappear when the urine dries. The stain could simply be from the grout getting wet. The urine is still in there it is just not visible.

Comment on Dog Urine and Odor Memory by TomPier

TomPier — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:19:45 +0000

great post as usual!

Comment on Dog Urine In Grout by Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:45:25 +0000

Hi,

I have a question?

I just had my new slate installed on Thursday April 29th, We have a dog that likes to piss on everything was told by the installer that after 72hrs we could seal it. Well we let the dogs in the room for a few so they could play and our dog urinated on the slate and grout before sealed what can I do to get the stain out and the smell if there is any? Is it to soon to use anything on it cause its new?

Comment on Dog Urine and Odor Memory by Barbara Cronin

Barbara Cronin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:19:32 +0000

A quick do it yourself treatment is bicarbonate of soda dissolved in a bit of water.Bicarb. is alkaline so removes acid from urine and therefore the stench.I hhave a member of my family who insists on peeing in the shower this creates the effect of walking into a public urinal,apart from screaming and shouting I put half a cup of bicarb.down drain,smell gone!Not only neutralises acid but absorbs moisture. Only a couble of bucks in supermarket.

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veterinary technician — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:50:49 +0000

Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:18:08 +0000

Ned
Let me start by saying I am not an expert on roofs. I am aware though that the tar (and tar materials) are used to seal the roof and protect the building from moisture. The gravel is used to protect the tar from the sun deteriorating it and breaking it down. I don't believe that if the roof is in otherwise good condition that the urine and feces would damage the ability of the tar to seal out moisture. And it certainly would not harm the gravel so that it could not do its function. Yes the roof would be contaminated. Anything the urine and feces comes in contact with would be contaminated. It can be decontaminated by the use of chemicals without replacing the roof. Several type of chemicals will decontaminate urine. Bio/enzymes are the primary organism used to break down sewage in treatment plants. These chemicals have to come in contact with the urine residue to break it down. You would want to clean the roof as completely as possible fist and then treat with a good chemical that will break down the urine residue and not harm the tar. As these chemicals break down the residue they eliminate the odor. When urine leaves the body it is slightly acid (uric acid) and it immediately begins to change. The Uric acid begins to be broken down into ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia is highly alkaline (ph 11+). As the acidic urine reacts with the ammonia that is being created it forms alkaline salt crystals. When dried urine is re moistened it gives off ammonia gas. The odor of ammonia gas is one part of the distinctive odor that helps us to identify and locate urine. The other component of urine’s odor is off-gassing from bacteria that grow abundantly in warm, dark places. I do not know exactly how this process would affect the tar materials on the roof. Thank you for the question.

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Dog Urine — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:12 +0000

Roberta
Sorry for the delay in responding. I will address a process first. The urine crystal build up is high alkaline urine salts which form as the urine dries. Like other alkaline situations (hard water, rust etc.) you can neutralize it with an acid based product. After it is neutralized it washes away easily. It basically just dissolves and runs off or down the drain in your case. The challenge I foresee with your situation is that the acid can discolor the stainless steel. You will want an acid strong enough to neutralize the urine crystals but not strong enough to damage the stainless.

Some type of acids work faster than others at dissolving the urine crystals. Some are safer for the stainless steel drain covers. There are also different grades of stainless steel, which can effect how the drain cover will respond to the acid cleaning.

Citric acid is very safe for the stainless steel. Dissolve 1 to 1 ½ cups of Citric acid (powder) into a gallon of hot water. Apply to the area with the urine. A sprayer with a tip that produces foam will allow the acid to stay in contact with the crystals for a longer time. Hopefully this will be enough for the slower acting citric acid to dissolve the urine. Then rinse with clear water or water with just a little alkaline (most dish, laundry or hand soaps) in it to neutralize the acid.

TCU will work much faster to dissolve the urine but can also take some shine off the stainless steel. I suggest trying the citric acid first. Only go to the TCU if the citric does not work. Try the safest approach first. Especially with the TCU Neutralizer, be sure to rinse with a little alkaline in the rinse water.

TCU: http://www.bridgepoint.com/products.html?item_num=CS20GL++++++++++++++&wscdet_show=320000
CITRIC ACID: http://www.bridgepoint.com/products.html?item_num=CR20A+++++++++++++++&wscdet_show=365000
Locate a distributor near you: http://www.bridgepoint.com/locator.html

Comment on Urine Odor out of Concrete by Ned Yuzefowich

Ned Yuzefowich — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:16 +0000

I have tenants that have allowed their dog to urinate and deficate on a tar and gravel roof to the point that it was covered in dog feces. Other tenants stated this has been happening for 3-4 months every day.
Question:
Can the urine and feces break down the tar roof. If so by what process? One roofer said the roof is contaminated. Another stated that the ammonia and acidity has damaged the roof? Will the urine odor stay in the tar and smell during hot humid days. Both stated that the roof has to be replaced is this true?

Comment on Contact by Roberta Shoaf

Roberta Shoaf — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:14:52 +0000

I have stainless steel "drains" that we power spray daily, but I have a build up of urine crystals that are very hard to remove. Any suggestions on a product or process that will remove the crusty buildup?

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Dog Urine — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:10 +0000

Rick
Thanks for asking. Concrete is porous so what you have is a situation where dog urine has been soaking into the porous surface (it sounds like continuously) for a couple years. At least some of the products you have used are working. The enzymes work by digesting the urine residue. The reason you keep them wet its two-fold. One: They have to be wet to be active. When they dry they do nothing. Two: To get them to soak into the concrete far enough to reach the urine, which would be in pretty deep. Bleach uses oxygen to break down the urine. It will work also if it can reach the urine in enough concentration and for a long enough time to work (which for oxygen is fast). Washing is good and it will remove the urine it can get to. You do need to be careful with power washing though because it can drive the urine even deeper into the concrete depending on how you do it. Neutralizer you asked about also has to come in contact with the urine to change the molecules. So your challenge is to get one of these (a good product) deep enough into the concrete. Where the urine is after a couple years of soaking in. One suggestion is to apply a product and keep it wet for several days. The longer it is wet the deeper it will penetrate. Also make sure that the urine smell is not coming from surrounding items. Is there wood close that might be contaminated or fabric or even dirt. Urine will wick up several inches into other materials when present. It is common not to be able to completely remove all the odor in a situation like yours. (concrete or even wood) So an option used by professionals is to seal the concrete. After you have removed the majority of the odor you can then seal the concrete with a good pigmented shellac, varnish or acrylic sealer. These sealers have microscopic holes left in them when they dry. These holes are larger than the odor molecules so odor can still get through the sealer. If you apply two coats of sealer this will help eliminate that issue. The end result is a completely satisfactory odor neutralized environment. Get back to me with any additional questions.

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Rick — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:52:21 +0000

Can you please tell me more about the odor neutralizer? I am working with concrete that has been used in a dog day care / kennel for a couple of years. So far I have tried a degreaser/cleaner, enzymes (which included covering the floor with plastic for 24 hours to keep it wet), white vinegar, a high-tech odor neutralizer, and finally bleach, both straight and diluted. I have power-washed at the start, and again after each of these treatments. The bad odor has been reduced but it is still present.

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Dog Urine — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:24:27 +0000

Rachel
Thank you. I started this blog as a source of information so people can better deal with the damage they were having from dog urine. Both odors and stains. I was a professional cleaner for many years and I know there are some bad products that are being sold. And I would agree with you, they are a scam. I tried a lot of them. Back then I found a manufacturer and supplier of professional chemicals and products that produced excellent results.These same suppliers also taught courses on all aspects of the odor control industry along with other aspects of the business. Among other things these courses taught how to properly use the products to get the best results. And again they were professional products developed for distributors and professionals cleaners. I dealt with these suppliers for years. I have been working with them to develop a line of products we will offer to the end consumer (you). It is not as easy as it sounds. We hope to have the first ones available within a couple weeks. I will put up links on this site so you can find them, as soon as they are available.

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Dog Urine — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:22:12 +0000

Susan
There are a couple products that break the urine down. Oxidation will break it into basic elements such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen. These elements are then easily cleaned out. I am not a doctor and would not presume to give medical advice. That being said, I would think that after this Oxidation process is complete the basic elements that remain would not bother your asthma or contribute to the health issues you mentioned. Also Bio/enzyme products digest the urine, break it down and change it. Bio/enzymes are the primary organism used to break down sewage in treatment plants, returning the water to a clean, non-hazardous condition. I would think either of these type products would help with your problem. When using these products you have to effectively locate the urine areas and assess how large they are. The product has to come in contact with the urine. This may mean wetting an area thoroughly. And with enzymes they take time to work so it has to be kept moist for long enough for the enzymes to be effective. You mention being allergic to molds. Molds are a completely separate issue as you know. I am presently working with a company to make available to you a line of products previously only available to professionals. They will be available through http://www.removeurine.com. Now under construction. They should have some items up within a week or two. I understand they will have a free sample you sign up for of a great Oxidation product.

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Dog Urine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:49:58 +0000

Stephan I apologize for the delay in responding, comments were not getting to me until recently. I am thinking the only solution to the dog peeing is to get rid of the dog. There is of course potty training. That then gets the dog to pee where you want him/her too. I don't think this is what you meant though so I will address the smell. The solution to the smell is: Step one locate the problem areas. Step two clean as much urine residue out as you can. Step three treat the area and remaining urine residue with a one of the odor removal agents that work. Step four: Insure that the affected areas dry properly. Method of drying will vary depending on the type of product you are using. As you locate the problem areas try to assess how large the area is that is contaminated. You need a good idea of how much area you need to treat both in circumference and in depth. Example: Is it a 2 inch spot or a 12 inch or a 24 inch spot? Has it soaked through the carpet pad and into the wood floor? Or is it only in the face fibers of the carpet? If you do not treat all of the affected area you will get less than complete odor removal. Use a quality product that is designed to counteract the smell. All good odor removal products have to come in contact with the urine and urine residue and they will eliminate the smell. Different type products work differently so follow the instructions for the one you are using. Some work immediately on contact and others need time to work on (digest) the urine. I will soon have a page of recommended professional products that will be made available to you. Watch for it.

Comment on Dogs Urine by Dog Urine

Dog Urine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:38:54 +0000

Paul
The reaction is neither a stomach problem or a reaction to the concrete but a condition created from the urine. When urine leaves the body human or mammal it is slightly acid (or acidic on the ph scale). The urine begins to change as soon as it leaves the body. Uric acid in the dogs urine is broken down into ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia is high alkaline on the ph scale. The reaction from the acidic urine and the ammonia creates alkaline salt crystals. This is the white residue left on the concrete from the dogs urine. A good acid pretreatment wash will neutralize the alkaline salt crystals (white residue). Once neutralized it wash’s off easily with water or another neutral cleaner. If the urine has penetrated deeply into the concrete you may want to use an enzyme digester or oxidation product to deal with any smell or other residue. But the acid cleaner will remove the alkaline salts (white residue) left from the dog urine on the concrete.

Comment on Dogs Urine by paul paddick

paul paddick — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:22:26 +0000

there are many white stains on out concrete path from my dogs urine. Is this reaction white the concrete or a tomach problem.
thanks
paul

Comment on Contact by Susan Dunker

Susan Dunker — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:39:10 +0000

I have an old dog who marks all over the house. I have taken out a lot of carpet and put in wood. In the carpeted areas left I smell that amonia odor and it is really getting to me. I've developed asthma and feel this off gassing or something is contributing to my health issues. Also I am allergic to several molds. Please tell me what products specifically I can use to get rid of this problem. Many thanks in advance!

Comment on Suggestion Box by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:28:02 +0000

no comment other than finding a solution to the dog peeing and the smell!!

Comment on Contact by Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:07:53 +0000

I have read through your well thought out analysis of the types of products available to remove dog urine, but I cannot find any products listed. I am desperate! I understand the types of products I need to look for, but so many products advertised seem like they are a scam. What do you recommend?