The Proper Way To Clean Up Dog Accidents

The first thing to do when there's a canine mishap is to clean it up as best possible. With urine, blot up as much of the liquid as you can with paper towels. With poop, pick it up gently without further rubbing it into the floor. Do not grab your household carpet cleaner; it won't work on this kind of stain.


Regular household detergents and cleaners don't particularly help with cleaning up after accidents because the scent tends to remains which encourages the puppy or even other dogs to reuse the same area over and over again.

There are a few spray cleaners available specifically for pet cleanup that contain smell and stain removers. They are excellent for small accidents. There are also products that contain enzymes that naturally break down the chemicals in the waste and eradicates any odors.

These products are effective, though it's important not to use other cleaners before the enzyme product. Use these products thoroughly because dog noses are many times more sensitive than our own.

Cleaning accidents properly with an enzyme product solution will dramatically reduce the time it takes to house train your dog because he won't be drawn back to the same areas. Enzyme solutions "digest" the organic material in the carpet or wood to eliminate the smell.

If you do not use an enzyme product, your dog will likely be drawn back to use the same spot again. Sometimes you may want to try using a black light because you can use it to see soiled areas that you can't see with the naked eye.