It is the fear of every dog owner: waking up in the morning and realizing that the animal has suffered from intestinal problems during the night and there is residue of feces all over the floor. It is extremely important to get rid of this type of dirt in the correct way, because they are unpleasant stains and the last thing you want is for the bad smell to remain on the surfaces of the house; furthermore, any lingering stench could cause the dog to reuse the same area as a personal "bathroom" in the future. To avoid all these problems it is essential to sanitize and deodorize the area correctly - and quickly -.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Clean Solid Surfaces
Step 1. Protect yourself and the rest of the house
Wear disposable latex gloves to keep your hands away from dirt residues; Also keep an open plastic bag nearby to throw away dirty items, rather than risk them dripping all over the floor on the way to the garbage can.
Step 2. Eliminate the stool
You have to get rid of them before they dry on the surface, otherwise it becomes more difficult to clean it thoroughly. It is recommended to collect the residue using kitchen paper or old towels that you can throw away later.
Step 3. Use a cleaning product
You need to disinfect the area to make sure the dog doesn't think it's a new "bathroom". First, use a product that is safe for the type of floor to make sure the surface is physically clean; then, apply a product to neutralize animal odors and eliminate any stench that may tempt the dog to reuse the same area.
You can find this type of products in major pet stores; just make sure the one you choose is suitable for the surfaces you need to clean
Method 2 of 2: Clean the carpet
Step 1. Prepare for cleaning
Wear disposable latex gloves to protect your hands and avoid contact with stool. Also get a plastic bag to throw away the dirty items; the aim is to avoid spreading the fecal material to other areas of the house.
Step 2. Remove dirt as soon as possible
You should proceed before it dries on the surface; the best thing to do is to collect it using kitchen paper or old towels that you can throw away later.
Step 3. Eliminate as much excrement as possible
If they have gotten into the carpet, try scraping them with a butter knife or cake scoop making sideways movements in an attempt to lift the dirt and peel it off the fabric.
This procedure must be performed before using any cleaning products
Step 4. Blot and rinse the carpet until the faeces are gone
Once the bulk of the dirt has been removed, gently press kitchen paper or other similar disposable material onto the floor to absorb as much moisture as possible; However, be careful not to apply too much pressure, otherwise you risk pushing the residues deeper.
- Spray the surface with cold water and dab it again, repeating this process several times until you see no more fecal residue. You have to make sure to rinse the carpet without soaking it with water, otherwise the stain will stick to the fibers of the fabric.
- Try not to rub if possible, as friction damages the carpet, changing its texture and appearance.
Step 5. Consider using a carpet cleaning machine
If you have a tool that washes and dries carpets, you can use it on the dirty area; it is a machine that sprays water and detergent which it sucks up immediately afterwards. Make sure you spend plenty of time vacuuming to make sure you remove as much of the soiled shampoo and water as possible.
- Repeat this process several times for best results.
- If you don't have this tool, you can either rent it or hire a specialized company to do its best. However, remember that diarrhea leaves indelible stains, so you must act quickly (before it dries completely) and then rely on these alternative methods.
Step 6. Use an enzymatic cleanser on the area to be treated
Dog feces contain proteins and an enzymatic detergent is a good solution to break them down.
- Spray the product on the carpet and then absorb the excess moisture.
- To then remove it from the fibers, wet them with water and dab them as you did previously.
- This remedy offers the advantage of removing odors; therefore, even if a spot remains, the dog is less likely to be attracted back to the area.
- Test any cleaner on the carpet before using it on the entire surface; check the color fastness in an inconspicuous corner, where a hue variation would not be very noticeable.
Step 7. Use a household product if you don't have a commercial one
You can sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and rinse with water; alternatively, you can try diluted vinegar. This cleaning solution is made up of water and white vinegar in equal parts, then pour half a liter of each ingredient into a bowl, wet the area to be treated and then pat it to absorb excess moisture. Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary.
- An alternative cleaner with strong deodorizing properties consists of 500ml of hydrogen peroxide, 5ml of liquid laundry detergent and 15g of baking soda. Rub the mixture into the stain and let it sit for 5 minutes; absorb excess moisture with kitchen paper and then rinse with clean water. Finish by dabbing with absorbent material.
- As a final step, you can sprinkle the area with baking soda and let it sit for about an hour to get rid of any residual odors. at the end you can remove the product using the vacuum cleaner.
