How To Get The Urine Smell Out Of Wood Floors

If you've got a dog or cat, you know that accidents happen. And when they do, it's not always easy to get the urine smell out of your wood floors. But don't worry, there are a few things you can do to remove the odor and get your floors smelling fresh again.

The first step is to clean up the urine as soon as possible. Blot up as much of the urine as you can with a paper towel or cloth. Then, mix a solution of one part white vinegar to one part water in a spray bottle. Spray the solution on the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes. This will help to neutralize the odor of the urine.

Next, blot up the vinegar solution with a clean cloth. Be sure to rinse the cloth thoroughly with water before using it to blot up the vinegar solution again.

If the odor of the urine is still present, you can try using a commercial pet odor eliminator. Many of these products are available at your local pet store or online. Be sure to follow the directions on the product label carefully.

If you don't have a commercial pet odor eliminator on hand, you can try using a baking soda paste. To make a baking soda paste, mix one part baking soda with three parts water. Apply the paste to the affected area and let it sit for several hours.

After several hours, vacuum up the baking soda paste. This should help to remove the odor of the urine. If the odor is still present, you can repeat the process.

Once you've removed the odor of the urine, you'll need to clean the area with a wood cleaner. Be sure to follow the directions on the product label carefully.

Here are some additional tips for removing the odor of urine from wood floors:

Do not use bleach to clean urine stains. Bleach can damage the finish on your wood floors.
Do not use ammonia to clean urine stains. Ammonia can attract pets to the area and cause them to urinate there again.
If the odor of the urine is particularly strong, you may need to have your wood floors professionally cleaned.