How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Hardwood Floors?

Blot up any fresh urine immediately with paper towels or a clean cloth

Clean the area with a damp cloth and a hardwood-safe enzymatic cleaner

Avoid soaking the floor with water or cleaner

Wipe dry right away with a clean towel

Repeat the enzymatic cleaner treatment if the smell remains

For sealed hardwood, use a slightly damp cloth with diluted white vinegar, then dry immediately

For unsealed or damaged wood, use only minimal moisture and a wood-safe enzymatic cleaner

Sprinkle baking soda on the dry area and leave it for several hours, then vacuum it up

Place a fan near the area to help it dry completely

Sand and refinish the affected boards if the odor has soaked into the wood

Replace boards if the urine has penetrated deeply and the smell will not come out

Keep the dog away from the area until it is fully dry and odor-free

Use a pet stain and odor remover labeled safe for hardwood floors

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