Pet stain removal

[Unregistered]

Hello,

My kitchen tile needs to be replaced due to discolorations and invisible pet stains, but I don't have the funds. I've purchased several types of pet stain removing solutions, but the smell continues to resurface.

Question #1 - Can I paint the cermanic tile in my kitchen ?

Question #2 - Is there a special type of paint that will withstand the pet stain removing solution ?

Question #3 - What type of cleaning/priming solution must I use before applying the paint ?

Thanks,
aj

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[Roger3125]

I need to get in on this one. I'm dealing with the same problem but for me its outside, on our cement slab patio. Two dogs, one mine has his doggie dirt area but guest dog only knows cement as it was raised in condo back patio.

Tried soap/water then Super Green then onto Lysol...still the fragrance lingers. Looking forward to some help

[Unregistered]

I've been told that vinegar is good for pet accidents. It would be worth a try!SHERRY

[Shaughnn]

I don't know anything about chemistry, but tri-sodium phosphate (hardware grade TSP) seems to clean deep, no matter where you put it. Might be worth a shot?
Shaughnn

[Maurizio Bertoli]

Dear AJ:
While I'm a little puzzled at hearing that specific pet stain and odor removers didn't work, I'm hereby reporting my wife's remedy:
Spray "Febreze" that's available in the laundry section of your local supermarket. You're gonna have to spray it and let it dwell; repeat the following day, and so on for a few days until the smell is gone.
My wife was able to get rid of cat's urine strong scent (which is much stronger than dog's urine) with that stuff!! :)
Ciao and good luck,

[Jim Cuviello]

You need to go ta a janitorial supply house and get an enzyme bases product. It is made sepcificly for your problem. The enzymes breakdown the urine and the bacteria eats it. When there is no more urine/food the bacteria die. The bactera in these products are naturaly occuring bacteria. Nothing thats not already crawling all over you already.

[KChurch1]

A 30 percent bleach/water solution might also do the trick. I know lots of kennel owners that use this solution. Be sure to protect bleach sensitive areas and pre-test the solution on the area to be sure it doesn't cause any damage to the surface (colored grout, colored concrete and so on). You might also ask your veterinarian what they use and recommend... odor control is very important in their environment. We've used a product called Rocal-D (bought it from the Vet, but you can also find it through an online Vet supply) from time to time to deordorize and disinfect... smells better than bleach.
Fred Hueston at ntc-stone recommends:
Clean up the mess first and then:
Applying a solution of 1 part vinegar, 1 part 35% hydrogen peroxide (from the beauty supply... not the drug store type) and 6 parts water. Let solution soak into stain for several minutes and pick up with a wet vacuum.

After treatment above apply a solution of a commercial bacteria/ enzyme digester(Like Jim recommended...available at janitorial supply) Cover with a paper towel soaked with the digester. Allow it to sit overnight. This should remove the odor. It may require several applications of digester to remove the odor.

[Goluscombe]

I have dogs and use bleach/water to disinfect. The combination will neturalize the urine. 30% bleach is fairly high, I haven't gone this high, generally I use 10% bleach to 90% water.

Gas released from the bleach will be strong enough to sear the dogs lungs and kill them. I have seen dogs get killed in kennels from un-neutralized bleach. Remove kids and dogs from area before bleaching and you must hose down the beached concrete with water to neturalize any remaining bleach. Laurie