OOPS -- the dog had an "accident"

There are many odor and stain fighting products available and most of them work well. But sometimes these mishaps  are on something other than the carpet-- like a blanket, furniture or stuffed toy. If you'd like to try  something non-toxic, inexpensive, and readily on hand I recommend  one of these  cleanup methods: 

1. soak up as much urine as possible with paper towels -- you can put a piece of plastic wrap over them and a heavy book on top of that to add weight and increase absorption

2. Mix 2 cups of warm water with 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. Apply to the soiled area and allow to soak for two hours 

3. wash as you normally would in machine or by hand

The vinegar's acidity nuetralizes the ammonia and the baking soda acts as a deodorizer.

OR if a stain is not "fresh', try this: 

1.Combine:

8 ounces hydrogen peroxide 3% ( found in a brown bottle in the first aid aisle of most  stores)

3 tablespoons of baking soda

1 drop of liquid hand dish washing soap(any brand)

2. apply with spray bottle.

3. if a film remains after the area is completely  dry, wipe or vacuum it off. 

Do not make ahead of time or try to save the solution, the reaction that occurs when these ingredients are mixed is what cleans the stain and it only lasts a short time.

(This was originally posted May of 2013)