Download Article Show Download Article Urine can be a tough substance to clean off any surface, let alone porous concrete. If you have a pet that's been using a basement, garage, balcony, or other paved surface as his own personal bathroom, you may feel like you'll never get the smell out, even though you washed it 100 times. This article will teach you how to totally eliminate the foul odor with a little patience and some specialized cleaning solutions.
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To remove urine odor from concrete, start by spraying the concrete with a mixture of 2 parts white vinegar and 1 part water. Then, scrub the mixture into the concrete using a scrub brush. Once you've scrubbed the whole area, rinse the solution off with hot water and vacuum up the liquid with a wet vacuum. If the urine odor lingers, you may need to try cleaning the concrete with an enzymatic cleaner, which will break down the urine. To learn how to use an enzymatic cleaner, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 790,565 times. Did this article help you?Does urine smell stay in concrete?You can clean the surface of the floor all you want, but unless you get to the urine deep inside the pores of the concrete, you'll never get rid of that powerful urine odor. To do that, you'll need a powerful urine odor remover that can penetrate concrete.
What kills urine smell on concrete?To remove urine odor from concrete, start by spraying the concrete with a mixture of 2 parts white vinegar and 1 part water. Then, scrub the mixture into the concrete using a scrub brush. Once you've scrubbed the whole area, rinse the solution off with hot water and vacuum up the liquid with a wet vacuum.
What kills the smell of dog urine?Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors. Sprinkle it liberally on the damp area or even an old urine stain, and work the powder gently into the fibers of any fabric, rug or carpet. Let the baking soda sit overnight for maximum odor absorption, then vacuum it up to remove the smell completely.
Will bleach get rid of dog urine smell on concrete?Bleach, ammonia, vinegar baking soda, and peroxide – You might think that bleach would be your best bet to eliminate your pet odor problem, but it will not. Bleach is great at disinfecting, but not so great on eliminating odors. You'll be left with a clean, but still smelly problem.
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