Apply an enzymatic pet odor remover.
Pet odor beneath carpet.
The best carpet cleaner for old pet urine or fresh stains that don t come out with water is an enzymatic cleaner these cleaning products help neutralize the odor by breaking down the urine molecules.
In most cases the carpet would be on top of foam insulation.
You can use a commercial odor removing cleaner or you can mix your own cleaner with white vinegar and water.
Whether you ve moved into a home where pet odors and stains are prevalent or are a pet owner who has to meet these challenges on a daily basis here are a few suggestions for tackling the task to remove pet odor from your flooring.
Some products work better for cat urine than dog urine and vice versa so read the label to make sure you get the right product.
In this q and a column we discuss how to treat stubborn pet odors that have gone beyond the carpet and padding and which products homemade and commercial to consider.
If you have a lot of set in pet odors you may need to treat the entire carpet with a carpet cleaner such as a green machine or a rug doctor.
Usually if we re talking about dog or cat urine most of the urine would be soaked into the carpet and the pad.
In short it depends on how bad the odor is and what kind of floor is under the carpet.
Follow the instructions on the cleaner which usually needs to sit on the stain for a while to work.
You can choose one of several products including nature s miracle anti icky poo or zero odor.
Ammonia is not the answer.
But under the pad you have a sub floor.