Fast Acting Lime For Dog Poop

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Using lime on dog poop can certainly help dissolve it quickly. Around one cup of lime is enough to dissolve the average-sized poop; it will take less to clean up after small dogs and more to clean up after giant breeds.

Video: Dissolving Dog Poop In Your Yard

Here’s the thing you need to be aware of: dog poop doesn’t entirely dissolve. It’ll have remnants. However, the remnants may be so small, you might not have to pick them up. It depends on the level of dissolution as well as the size of the turd itself. Use your own judgment here, and you should be alright.

If you are an environmentalist, then you’re probably wondering if there’s any way to make your dog’s poop a little more environmentally-friendly. Believe it or not, you can potentially compost your dog’s poop. However, there’s a caveat here. In order for your compost to avoid having parasites in it, you need to make sure that the compost’s heat is at least 140 degrees for three days straight.

Even then, the USDA still advises people against using compost made with dog poop for vegetable and fruit gardens. If you choose to go this route with your dung disposal, make sure that the compost you’re making is for landscaping only.

Should You Dissolve Your Dog Poop?

I’ll be the first to admit that most homeowners would be better off just picking up their dogs’ poop and/or getting some professional lawn care to cover up the yellow spots that frequent poops can cause. A lot of the methods that are used to dissolve dog poop can have negative effects on lawns, not to mention your flowerbeds.

If you are seriously considering dissolving dog poop, do so for one of the following reasons:

  • You seriously neglected your lawn, and now there are landmines everywhere. If it got to this level, you might have bigger problems than just dog poop. Even so, dissolving it all could be the fastest way to clean up your lawn and start to do damage control.
  • There are weather-related reasons why you can’t scoop the poop. If you are in an area where it’s constantly snowing, it may not actually be possible to scoop up everything and clean your yard. In this case, dissolving your dog poop might be the only way to make sure your yard looks okay come springtime.
  • The poop is stuck to something that can’t biodegrade. If you have an astroturf lawn (yes, they exist) then you will probably need to dissolve your dog poop instead of just scooping it up. This can become an issue related to sanitation more than aesthetics, depending on the make of your lawn.

    • Does lime break down dog poop?

    Powdered or pelletized lime is available as a lawn fertilizer in the garden section of most home improvement stores.

    Pour a small amount of lime on the ground from where the poop was removed.

    The lime dissolves what poop is left and helps to eliminate any remaining odor.

    FAQ

    What type of lime dissolves dog poop?

    Garden lime is widely available at most home and garden supply stores, as well as being very affordable for most budgets. It’s as easy to use as simply sprinkling over the dog poop that needs to be dissolved.

    How long does it take for lime to break down dog poop?

    Gardening Lime

    Gardening lime is the number-one option for dissolving dog poop because it works the fastest and most effectively. Gardening lime is a white powder sold at garden supply stores. Just sprinkle it over the poop, and within a few days, the poop will disintegrate.

    How do you make dog poop decompose faster?

    Just add water and Doggie Dooley Super Digester Powder puts the power of harmless bacteria and enzymes to work breaking down dog waste into liquefied stools that leach into the soil. For use with Doggie Dooley system.

    What can I spray on dog poop to dissolve?

    Just add water and Doggie Dooley Super Digester Powder puts the power of harmless bacteria and enzymes to work breaking down dog waste into liquefied stools that leach into the soil. For use with Doggie Dooley system.