Dog Pee On Couch

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Dogs, cats and the small people in our lives mean accidents are bound to happen on our lounges.

We show you how to tackle the stench and let you know when it might be time to call in the professionals.

Why would a dog pee on the couch?
  1. Step 1: Blot The Urine. …
  2. Step 2: Spray And Reblot. …
  3. Step 3: Create A Cleaning Solution. …
  4. Step 4: Spread The Cleaning Solution Over The Affected Area. …
  5. Step 5: Remove Dirty Foam With A Spatula. …
  6. Step 6: Spray With White Vinegar. …
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle Baking Soda Onto The Area.

Treating dried pee stain on couch

While fresh stains may not put up much of a fight, older ones can be a real nightmare. There is still something you can do, but arm yourself with patience, as this may take a lot more efforts.

When it comes to eco-friendly cleaning, it is impossible not to mention white vinegar. It is a popular all-purpose cleaner that can come in handy in tough situations – for removing stains from carpets, spot cleaning curtains, washing windows and even jewellery. Given that it is acid-based, it can break down urine, making your couch look and smell much better. However, it is preferred to treat just the dry old stains, otherwise, the urine smell could intensify when a stain is fresh and make the cleaning process more difficult.

Here is all you have to do:

  • Check the furniture label for “W” or “S-W”, which means that you can treat the fabric with water-based products;
  • Mix well a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and lukewarm water in a spray bottle or in another container, adding only 1-2 drops of dishwashing liquid, so the solution doesn’t create too much foam;
  • Treat the smelly couch area with the blend and let it dry on its own;
  • Repeat if needed.

    • If you need to clean pee off a couch cushion only, then you can try removing the cover and washing it with 1 cup of vinegar and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Not all covers allow this, though, in which case you can follow the steps above, adding another ingredient – borax. Once the urine stain is covered with vinegar, sprinkle a solid amount of borax and leave it for several hours. The powder will absorb the moisture from the couch’s fabric, along with any unpleasant smells.

    If you have light-coloured furniture, then you can test this homemade cleaner for getting rid of both human and pet urine stains.

  • Mix 3 % hydrogen peroxide (you can dilute it with water if you are worried about the couch’s material), baking soda and a small portion of laundry detergent.
  • Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray the whole stain.
  • Wait for 45-30 min for the concoction to work.
  • Once the urine stain and odour are eliminated, you can move on to washing with water.

    • One thing to keep in mind is that the hydrogen peroxide could cause some bleaching, so always test first on an area which is hardly visible.

    How to clean urine off fabric couch

    Successfully cleaning the urine off the couch depends on choosing the right treatment. While there are plenty of commercial cleaning products claiming to be the best urine removers, homemade solutions are a good eco-friendly alternative that will cost less and be beneficial for your family’s and pets’ health.

    How to get urine out of your leather couch

    Leather is more durable and water-resistant, so the urine problem may not seem as frightening. However, no matter how reliable this material looks, it is still not fully protected when it comes to staining. Besides, getting urine smell out of a leather couch is not any easier. This is especially valid when white leather is involved, as yellowing could be an unpleasant consequence.

    That is why you shouldn’t underestimate the problem and postpone dealing with it. In addition to the professional cleaning option, there are also homemade remedies to try. You can test the vinegar and dishwashing liquid recipe mentioned above minus the borax.

    Make sure to have control over the amount of water used in the cleaning process. Once you blot the urine and treat the urine stain with the solution, absorb the liquid, leaving little moisture on the leather that can air dry easily. You may have to repeat the process. When there is a dried pee stain on a cushion, make sure to wash the filling, as well, in addition to treating the cover.

    FAQ

    How do I get dog urine out of my couch?

    Mix a 1:3 parts vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle, and spray generously on the stain. Scrub lightly before letting dry. It’s important to note that a dried stain will require more spraying to re-wet the stain. Vinegar’s disinfecting properties will target the bacteria as well.

    Why is my dog peeing on my couch all of a sudden?

    A dominant dog may urinate on your couch as a way of asserting themselves. When they urinate on your couch, they are marking their territory and will continue to do so as long as they feel that their territory is threatened.

    Can you get pee out of a couch?

    Create a mixture of 2:1 water to white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray down the area. Work the cleaner into the area with a white cloth. Repeat until you feel the pee is completely gone from the area.

    What gets urine smell out of couch?

    At home, the most commonly used solutions are vinegar and baking soda. In the first step, using a clean cloth, collect as much liquid as possible to remove the urine from the couch. Next, you need to clean the fabric. For this step white vinegar is the best, mixed 1:1 with water.