How To Get Dog Pee Smell Out Of Concrete

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First, clean spots with a two-to-one vinegar and water mixture, TSP or hydrogen peroxide and rinse off concrete. Next, apply and scrub in enzymatic cleaner to remove odor. Then, cover cement and let area sit and soak overnight for 12-24 hours. Dry and deodorize residual room urine smells with an ozone generator.
  1. Clean the Area Thoroughly with Soap and Water. Image Credit: Myriams-Fotos, Pixabay. …
  2. Try Good Old Vinegar and Baking Soda. …
  3. Use an Enzymatic Cleaner. …
  4. Use Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) …
  5. Let Dry and Repeat. …
  6. Consider Waterproofing Your Concrete Floor.

Odor and stain removal (five methods)

How To Get Dog Pee Smell Out Of Concrete

For new urine stains, the odor will be much easier to remove, but you’ll still need to dry the area thoroughly first. For older stains and odors, the process may take a bit more time because you’ll need to break up the dormant uric acid crystals and bring them to the surface. Either way, the products that you’ll need are inexpensive and easy to find.

For best results, you’ll need to use either an enzyme-based cleaner, which uses live bacteria to eat and digest the smelly molecules, or an ion-based cleaner, which uses positive ions to cancel out the negative, odor-causing molecules.

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There are other products that also work well for cleaning stubborn odors, albeit not as effectively:

  • Vinegar and baking soda. This is the tried-and-tested home remedy for cleaning bad odors and works surprisingly well on concrete — most of the time. First, you soak up any remaining liquid by sprinkling baking soda over the affected area, then pour vinegar over the baking soda. The acid in the vinegar helps neutralize the odor, but for older stains, this may not be enough.
  • Trisodium Phosphate (TSP). TSP has long been the go-to product for general garage and concrete cleaning for stubborn stains like oil. It can work well for dog pee too, removing the stain and odor with ease. The only issue with TSP is that it is not good for the environment, and it is not healthy to breathe in or touch.
  • Hydrogen peroxide. Also an acid, hydrogen peroxide is a popular and great method for removing odors. It can disinfect and sanitize the affected area, but it will not be as potent as some other solutions.

    • The best solution for removing odors, especially if you’ve tried these methods to no avail, are either enzymatic or ionized cleaners. The most effective method, especially for tough stains and lingering odors, would be to use a combination of vinegar and baking soda first, and if that is not enough, use the stronger cleaners afterward.

    Steps for Removing Urine From Concrete

    No matter the method you use to clean your garage, basement, or any other concrete floor, there are certain steps to follow that will make the process much easier and far more likely to succeed.

    Steps for removing pet urine odors from concrete

  • Identify urine areas in concrete using a U.V. light or black light
  • Clean the affected areas with a proper cleaner to remove bacteria
  • Let the affected area dry throughout – not just the surface
  • Treat the affected areas with an enzymatic pet odor remover
  • Do not skip any steps or take shortcuts

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    FAQ

    Will bleach get rid of dog urine smell on concrete?

    Bleach is not the best solution for cleaning a dog pee stain on concrete. It’s ineffective at getting rid of odors and may even be dangerous to use.

    How do you get the smell out of concrete?

    To get rid of smells on concrete floors, follow up the initial cleaning with an application of OdoBan odor remover solution (mix 8 ounces of OdoBan concentrate per gallon of water). Thoroughly wet the concrete surface, allowing the odor solution to reach all affected areas.

    What kills the smell of dog urine?

    Mix Baking Soda, Peroxide and Dish Detergent

    Make a solution of baking soda, peroxide and any dish detergent. The combination of the three is often powerful enough to drive away even the strongest of urine smells. Mix together 8 fluid ounces of peroxide, 3 tablespoons baking soda and a few drops of dish detergent.

    Does concrete hold urine smell?

    When urine lands on a concrete area, it bonds tightly to the concrete as it dries, penetrating deep within its pores. This can make odor removal particularly difficult. That terrible stench lingers long after the liquid has been absorbed, and can last months unless treated properly.