Learning how to get rid of pet odor is a simple, but the real test come when actually getting rid of the odors. Many pet owners do not even notice that lingering smell until someone points it out to them. Whether the smell is from an over-heated dog who came in from outside to fall asleep on the couch or the new puppy fighting house training the odors show up. Eliminating pet urine odors is an important step in house training any pet as the pet will go back to the spots they have used before. While urine and soiled spots around the house can cause bad odor so can an unclean pet. Birds, cats, dogs and even aquarium fish can all give off a sour smell.http://pets.iloveindia.com/pet-odor.html

It is important to bathe and groom pets properly to get a head start on controlling pet odors. House training a new pet quickly is also handy. When new odors or soiled spots show up the best time to get rid of them is then, but sometimes the pet odor is inherited with a new home, car or piece of furniture. For those old lingering odors there is hope. Eliminating pet odors can seem like a daunting task, but have faith and read on for more helpful tips.

Sometimes a problem can be fixed before it starts. By properly bathing and grooming a pet many of the odors associated with them will not be as strong. Pets should be bathed with shampoos and soaps that are meant to remove and eliminate odors. The pet should also be completely dried before being allowed on carpets or furniture. By brushing and grooming pets excess hair will be removed before being allowed to build up in corners and between cushions. Family pets can also be saved from bad breath and body odor by getting natural and healthy food.

Proper house training also cuts down on pet odors in the house hold. Try blocking off areas of the home where pets should not use the bathroom or make that area unattractive to them. The areas where the pet can use the bathroom should be kept open for them to get to. In these areas clean immediately after the pet has left. By removing the smell the pet will not be as attracted to the area and may prefer going outside. Litter boxes should by cleaned often to help keep odor to a low. Closed litter boxes also trap odor and help keep litter from escaping the box and trapping the smell in the carpet. By providing consistent care for pets their odors can be significantly reduced.http://pets.iloveindia.com/pet-odor.html

When the odor or stain is brand new is the best time to remove it. Once a scent or soiled stain sets into fabric or wood it can be a hard and lengthy process to remove it. For machine washable items like blankets or cushion covers a simple cycle through the washing machine with a one-pound box of baking soda can help. It is best to air dry these items.

For urine stains that are still wet it is best to soak up as much of the urine as possible. This is because the more urine removed before drying the easier it is to remove the odor. Do this with paper towels or newspaper. A thick layer of paper towels with a thick layer of newspaper on top will soak up a lot of urine if weight is placed on it long enough. If possible try to put a few layers under the spot also. The soaked paper towels and newspaper can be placed in the area where the pet should use the bathroom to help remind them where to go.

The area should then be rinsed thoroughly with cool clean water. A wet vac or dry towels can be used to soak up the water after. This should be repeated as needed.http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/removing_pet_stains_odors.html

Many people have inherited pet odors by moving into a new home, buying used furniture or after a long weekend when the house and pet setter did not do their job. For these odors a little more time and elbow grease may be needed. A black light can be used to find these old odors. Simply turn off the lights and turn on the black light. Any urine stains will show up.

Steam cleaners should not be used to clean urine odors in fabrics as the heat will permanently set the odor into them. It is best to use a wet vac for these things as they push the water through the stain and really help to rinse it away. Chemicals should not be used with wet vacs as they may make the odor worse and the pet may try to mark that spot again to remove the chemical scent. Once the area is really clean a high-quality pet odor neutralizer can be used. Make sure to test the product in a small hidden area to check for any discoloring side effects.

For hardwood floors or wooden furniture that have been discolored by pet urine the odor may still be there as well. The discoloration happens because the varnish or paint has reacted to the acid in the pet’s urine. By removing and replacing the layer of varnish or paint the discoloring and smell will be removed.http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/removing_pet_stains_odors.html