Our pet dogs have many qualities that we adore, including their unconditional love, devotion, sloppy kisses, and hugs. However, one thing we don’t adore about them is when they leave us nasty, unwelcome gifts on the carpet. Despite your best efforts, the feces stain simply won’t wash off. Let’s face it: poop stains on your carpet are unsightly and may even be dangerous to your health. Read through these straightforward instructions to learn how to remove pet and baby poop stains from the carpet, whether you’re sharing your house with a new baby or a new puppy, so that you may enjoy your place once more.
The Proper Way to Remove Dog Poop from Carpet
The last thing you want to do is spread the pet stain or make it worse after discovering that your furry buddy has pooped on the carpet. So, the first piece of advice for getting dog poop out of the carpet is to move quickly! Utilizing the appropriate method is the second most crucial piece of advice. Check out this advice on how to remove dog poop from the carpet:
- Pooper Scooper: If you have one, use it most often because it’s the quickest, easiest, and least messy method.
- A spatula Another quick and efficient method to pick up the feces without spreading the stain is to use an old spatula (or one made specifically for scooping up dog poo).
- Broom and dustpan, hard finest alternative to a pooper scooper is a DIY one made with a hard broom and a dustpan; all you have to do is hold the pan close to the poop and use the broom to push it in.
How to Get Dog Poop Out of Carpet?
There will be a rather unsightly stain left on the carpet after the solid matter has been removed. You can use a commercial carpet stain remover, which is 100% successful if applied properly, or a DIY cleaning method to get rid of dog feces and carpet stains.
Here is our tried-and-true approach for getting rid of dog poop stains from carpets using either a natural stain remover or a solution you can buy at the store.
Step 01: Spray a commercial carpet cleaning solution on the stain and give it 10 to 15 seconds to soak. If you want to utilize a natural method, combine lukewarm water and white distilled vinegar in equal parts. Pour this mixture into a spray bottle, and use it to saturate the stain. Before going on to the next step, let it soak for at least 5 minutes.
Step 02: Blot the stain with a white towel or absorbent cloth; switch to a new side as the stain starts to transfer to the fabric. As using a dirty cloth to dab the stain defeats the aim of lifting the carpet stain, you may need a number of them. Paper towels are another option, but you’ll need a lot of them to effectively absorb the stain.
Step 03: You will need to reapply your selected product/cleaning solution after repeatedly blotting the stain because the carpet will start to dry out as you do so. After that, keep blotting. You may need to repeat the soaking and blotting procedure several times to completely remove the stain, depending on how deeply it has penetrated the carpet.
Additional advice for cleaning poop
We have a few additional pointers to make the operation safer and easier before you proceed to clean up poop stains from your carpet.
- If you’re using a commercial cleaner, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations by reading them before soaking your carpet in the solution. If certain products are left on your carpet for too long, they might damage it.
- Blot the stain instead of rubbing it on the carpet! Rubbing forces, the poop particles further into the carpet fibers, making the waste much more difficult to remove and possibly leaving a persistent odor.
- Test the carpet in a discrete area: To prevent permanently harming any high-traffic areas, test your anti-poo remedy on a small, hidden patch of carpet first. Both professional and do-it-yourself cleaning methods fall under this.
- Never combine cleaning agents, particularly those containing bleach: Playing mad scientist has its place and time (a dark castle in the dead of night, for example), but it isn’t appropriate to make a concoction to clean up your dog’s excrement. Combining cleaning supplies can produce hazardous or toxic fumes, particularly if they contain bleach.
How to remove old poop stains from carpet
It’s not as difficult as you may think to clean up dog feces that have been lingering on your carpet for some time. In some cases, less is actually needed. “Don’t freak out if you see an old clump of feces that has dried into your carpet!” Sometimes it’s simpler to wipe up dried spills than new ones. What you must do is as follows:
- As with a fresh accident, clean up the mess with a plastic bag by gathering as much poop as you can. Use the bag over your fingers, of course, to grip and peel out pieces from an old mess.
- Old excrement should be removed by using a putty knife or a bristle brush to remove as much of the dried feces as you can. The cleaner the job will be, the more you can remove while it’s still dry. “Once you add a liquid to the contaminated area, odors are released, and the material can once more start staining and seeping into your carpet.”
- Spray the area completely with your enzymatic cleaner, and let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure the area stays saturated the entire time; if it dries up, the cleaner will not work. Reapply as necessary.
- Scrub the area: Gently scrub the area using a soft-bristled brush. Be careful not to rub too hard, as doing so will push more of the dirt into the fibers of your carpet.
- Blot: If required, repeat the previous two steps while blotting the area.
- After using the enzymatic cleanser to thoroughly clean the area, sprinkle a little layer of baking soda over it and gently scrub it with a soft-bristle brush. Let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes or until it is totally dry.
- Vacuum the baking soda: Vacuum it up.
- Repeat: If necessary, carry out the entire procedure once again.
