House Cleaning in the Seattle Area

March 02, 2026

CLEANING TIPS #053 | FAB's PRO Cleaning Services

Cleaning up the urine may not be that difficult, but there's always a chance you'll still smell it if it's gone. dry on the mat. To get rid of the smell, you can use vinegar and baking soda, the carpet will smell brand new when finished.

Prepare a Vinegar Cleaning Solution

In a spray bottle, put water and white vinegar and mix them well. Combine 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar with 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water in a spray bottle, shaking the solution to mix it well and dilute the vinegar. Make sure the bottle is spraying correctly (sink test) before using it on your carpet.

Use a Clean Spray Bottle for Best Results

You can buy a spray bottle or use an old one, from some other solution, for example. if you choose reuse a spray bottle from another product, wash the inside very well before using the new mix. It is not a good idea to stain or contaminate the carpet with chemical residue unknown.

Apply the Solution to the Urine Stain

Apply the mixture to the urine stain and let it sit for 15 minutes. Position the bottle about 8 to 10 cm on the carpet and apply; coat the entire stain with the solution so that the carpet is fully saturated during those 15 minutes. Vinegar is very effective on dry or wet stains. Don't try to dry the vinegar right away, as it needs to be absorbed by the padding under the hood  carpet to completely eliminate the odor.

Remove Excess Moisture from the Carpet

Apply a little pressure to the carpet to remove excess vinegar. With a cloth or an old sponge, press on the place with vinegar to remove the liquid; do this around the entire stain so that the carpet don't get too wet. When finished, wash the cloth immediately or throw it away. Use cleaning gloves to avoid

vinegar or urine to come into contact with your hands while removing the liquid.

Caution: Do not rub the carpet back and forth or both the vinegar and urine will get deep into the carpet instead of coming out through the surface.

Use Baking Soda to Eliminate Odor

Cover the vinegar and baking soda solution (a thin layer) to deodorize the carpet and press it down. against fabric using a cloth. After applying the baking soda, let it sit to remove moisture and odor until from the deepest parts of the carpet; the baking soda will rise to the surface, forming a thin crust. Always test the mixture first in another smaller area if you are concerned that the vinegar might change the color of the carpet.

Vacuum the Area After It Dries

Run the vacuum cleaner over the baking soda as soon as it dries completely. It will be absorbed and come off the carpet, but pass the vacuum cleaner several times, as the substance can get quite deep. 

Repeat the Process if Odor Persists

When finished, smell the place stained and see if you can still smell any urine. If you notice that the unpleasant odor is still present, apply the solution once more.