Obviously, talking about pet pee isn’t glamorous, but it’s time to get to the source of that odor to eliminate it for good! If you’ve ever walked into your home and thought, “Ugh… what’s that smell? “you’re not alone. Pet urine smell has a sneaky way of sticking around (or coming back with a vengeance) just when you thought you’d cleaned it all up. So what gives? Why does that awful smell keep haunting your carpet, turf, or floors even after a deep cleaning? Spoiler alert: it’s not you. It’s how urine behaves beneath the surface.
The Gross Truth About Pet Urine
(And Why It’s Hard to Get Rid Of)
When your dog or cat has an accident on the carpet, you might see a small puddle on top that should be easy to clean to the naked eye. However, that liquid spreads far and wide, soaking through layers you can’t see. The visible spot might only be a few inches wide, but underneath? It could easily be triple the size of what you could see on the surface.
- Urine doesn’t just sit politely on the surface. It seeps down
- Through carpet fibers into the pad and even the subfloor
- Through artificial turf into the backing and base materials
- Into concrete, it’s more porous than you’d think
Here’s a helpful visual to show what happens when your pet does their business:
As you can see, what looks like a little surface stain is just the tip of the iceberg. Urine molecules sink deep and when they dry, they leave behind uric acid. These uric acid molecules are the real troublemakers because they’re reactivate when humidity or heat rises and release that unmistakable pet urine smell all over again.
Why the Smell Comes Back in Summer
Why Regular Cleaning Products Just Don’t Cut It
Why It’s Worse on Turf, Concrete, and Carpet Pads
- Artificial turf layers, where it collects and stinks beneath the surface. (Yep—your backyard needs a turf freshener too.)
- Concrete patios or garage floors, which absorb urine like a sponge and release smells every time the weather warms up.
- Carpet pads and subfloors, where trapped pee can stay for years unless properly treated.
4 Easy Steps To Get Rid of Pet Urine Smell For Good
- Saturate, Don’t Just Spray – Use a bio-enzymatic cleaner that contains odor eating bacteria like Got Pee? Odor Eliminator. Mix according to directions and saturate the area thoroughly enough to reach where the urine traveled. If it’s wet, it’s working!
- Let It Sit – Enzymes need time to work. Allow the product to stay wet on the spot for several hours (or overnight for bad stains).
- Air Dry Naturally – No rinsing or vacuuming yet! Let the bacteria digest the odor-causing molecules fully. For turf or concrete, allow the area to sun-dry.
- Repeat If Needed – Some deep or old accidents may take more than one treatment—especially on concrete, carpet pads, or turf base layers.
Stop the Smell Before Summer Hits
- Works on carpet, turf, concrete, and upholstery
- Trillions of odor-digesting bacteria in every bottle
- Safe for pets, kids, and the environment
Ready to Say Goodbye to Pet Urine Smell for Good?
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