Hello Lovelies, how has your weekend been? Mine, not so great. I've been dealing with a stomach bug for about a week now and spend the entire Saturday in bed! YIKES, that's the worse, isn't it?
So while we were on vacation our "Senior" Newfoundland Bruce had a diarrhea accident on the carpet in the bonus room. BIG DAWGS, BIG MESSES!!! Our House-Sitter could not get all the stains out, so by the time we got back we had 2 yellow stains the size of fists right smack in the middle of the room. I shampooed the carpet with my Hoover several times like a mad women, but no luck. The stains had set, being that is was now a good 10 days after the fact. We tried about every carpet cleaner on the shelf including Spot Shot, Proxy Clean, Laundry stain remover.... No Luck!
But here is what did work....GOOD OLE VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA
So today I want to share this awesome cleaning tip for "pet stains on carpet" that I found on the internet. Yes, yes, I know, I know....very boring stuff ...but pin it now and one day you will be happy you got this info ! LOL...
STEP BY STEP PICS
Here is one of the stains, it was about the size of a large fist
The miracle cure....white vinegar and baking soda
Pour enough vinegar on carpet to soak the stain,
then sprinkle baking soda on top
Cover area with plate and let it sit for 1 to 2 days.
Vacuum up baking soda. That's it!!!!
Vacuum up baking soda. That's it!!!!
I took Before and After pictures on different days,
so the lighting is not the same..sorry
and here is our sweet old Bruce, pushing 11 1/2 years old.....wow....that's old for a big guy!
Take care everyone...until next time
Christine
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Actually, I'm glad to know what works for getting out pet stains. I have some upstairs on our carpet, but they are pretty old. I doubt they would come out now. Luckily, my dog is very well house trained now, but there can always be upset tummy accidents (like you said). I will try that method for sure! Hope you're feeling better. I hate being sick with a stomach bug! I'm always making deals with God to get me through it faster. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, actually you might still try it on your old stains. The website where I found the tip said it worked on old stains as well. Yeah poor Brucie never used to have accidents, but he is an old guy now and nobody was there to let him outside...poor baby!!!! I am feeling better today...thanks for asking! Tummy bugs are the DEVIL...arggg
DeleteWe used this on a carpet the previous owners let dogs pee all over it, first on a spot and it completely obliterated it looked brand new and it sat for a long while smell and everything gone. then tried bigger sections of the carpet...it works like bleaching the hair or how hair color works there seems to be like a heating chemical reaction.
DeleteI had good luck with that remedy as well when our newfie/black lab was ill and left a similar but much larger stain on our carpet. I had to buy a gallon of white vinegar and a very large box of baking soda but it did the trick! Your dog is adorable!
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Hi Linda, thanks so much for the visit. Glad to hear it worked for you as well.....Will visit your blog now!
DeleteIt is great to read a solution for the pet stain problem. I have another type of stain on my carpet so I may try it on that stain too. Thanks for sharing your secret recipe.
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Thanks for the visit Traci!!!!
DeleteThanks for linking up at Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too...
ReplyDeleteI knew these two items would work together, but I didn't know how... I never would have thought to let them sit for a couple days!! Great tip!
Thanks for the visit Suzie
DeleteIsn't it amazing just what we may have on hand.. that are old products of time past, that still works like a charm.. I use baking soda many times over in my cleaning routine to help keeps things that should be white, white.. Like the fridge handle..
ReplyDeleteFor also hard to rid stains, pet stains included, you can use vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in equal parts to help make those stains disappear instantly. Almost, right before your eyes.
Love these simple ideas! Great tips to know.
oh thanks for the tip Symanthia....will make sure to keep that one in mind for the future !!!
DeleteGreat tip. Thanks for sharing and for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThanks Marty
DeleteJust sent this to my daughter. They have 2 beagles and a new house:) Thanks for the tip!!! XO, Pinky
DeleteAwesome tip! We were dog sitting and the dog peed on our carpet. Luckily we caught him in the act so we were able to get it up quickly. I blotted it all up then put baking soda over it then vacuumed it later. You can't even tell where he went or smell it. You can read my post on it here if you like.
ReplyDeleteAngela
thanks so much Angela...will visit your link now...
DeleteBrilliant. I have spots from dog vomit that I've never been able to get out. I'm pinning this to try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit....if you try it be sure and let me know how it worked ok?
DeleteGreat tip, thanks for sharing! Hope you feel better!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Moni...back at work and almost back to normal....
DeleteGreat tips thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Krystie
DeleteOoh thanks so much for the tip! I will be trying this one! I popped over from The Shabby Creek Cottage--thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the visit Abby..I hope it will work for you as well!
DeleteI love this cleaning tip! I will be using it the next time the dog gets sick!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in at Little Brags...Come back soon!
DeleteGood to know! I don't have much carpeting in out house, except the back hall on room. I'm sure there is a stain or two in there that could use this technique. Pinning. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deborah
Thanks for the great tip....wished I would have known this years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Debby, come back soon!
DeleteWhat a great tip! We don't have carpet anymore, but we do have pets! I'm sure we'll live in a house with carpet again one day, so I'll have to remember this then! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit ALlison....
DeleteWow, that sounds easy! When we had an older cat I tried everything in the world, but not this. I am pinning it right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the PIN Pam....
DeleteLove the old guys the best!!! Thanks for linking up to my Weekend Beautiful Blog Party, have a great weekend!!
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Thanks Shawna
DeleteIts amazing all the stuff vinegar does!! Thank you for this post :) Michelle
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle
DeleteWe had a darling little lhasa apso who was an idiot about watering our carpeting. We have tried everything to rid ourselves of the evidence, but to no avail. I cannot wait to give this a try. And I even have the ingredients at home! Thanks for sharing! Linda @www.paperseedlings.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Linda.....good luck with this remedy for the little idiot....LOL
DeleteMy daughter just got a puppy, and I will pass this info along to her. Nice to know : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Gail
DeleteWith two fluffs, this is knowledge I can definitely put to use!
ReplyDeleteLovely to have have you at Seasonal Sundays.
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GREAT tip, I'll be keeping this one! We have 2 kitties and a pup in our home and now that our daughter and son-in-law are here while their house is being built we have to +2 the number of pups. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
Blessings,
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Thanks Cindy
DeleteThanks for another vistit Claire...and for the Pins
ReplyDeleteSUCH good advice. I have two dogs and have tried every store-bought brand of pet cleaner there is, and haven't been to happy. I'll have to try this! I'd love for you to link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-my-new-rug.html
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for blogging this, it was unbelieveably informative and helped me tons. Professional Pet Sitter
ReplyDeletethanks for the visit. I hope you will have as much luck with this as we did!!!
DeleteHi, Christine, I like this! We have 2 dogs also... 1 old dog and 1 young dog. The young one "went" on my mother's carpet. There is a stain there now and I feel guilty. I'm trying your method. Hopefully it will work. Also I'm featuring you tonight on the new linky. This is a great tip. Your friend, Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I hope you will never have to find out!!! LOL
DeleteThanks for the tip. We have one dog and two cats in the house so occasionally we have to deal with an accident. This is good to know.
ReplyDeleteAs the mother of two rather elderly dogs, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll be trying this, for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI pinned this post and I featured you at this week's Grace at Home party!
Congrats on your feature today at Imparting Grace. Thank you so much for this tip. We have a couple in our home that is currently for sale in the mountains. I am going there this weekend...going to try this. We have a showing next week and this is perfect timing. Kim @ Pouring Down Like Rain
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tips :) I started using vinegar with my cleaning machine. Since i have kids and pets at home, it is really difficult to clean the carpet. It is really difficult for me to manage it alone. So once in a year i hire any cleaning contracts
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Jenna thanks for the visit!!!
DeleteGood to know. Sometimes you come across stubborn stains!
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! I just got a puppy so my plan is to try these do it yourself tips and then find a carpet cleaning service near Richmond Hill that can clean it professionally once or twice a year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Kat!!! Good luck with the pup
Deleteoh no...that sucks.....Good luck with that Holly...it worked for us....and god knows we have a big dog which equals a BIG PILE OF SH.....lol
ReplyDeleteVinegar and baking soda? Why not! I have been using a good over the counter cleaner but, from time to time I run out. This is a wonderful discovery. Thanks so much for sharing. Hey, stop by my blog hop!
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Sinea
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He is such an adorable dog! I've been begging my husband for years to get a dog and he finally broke! We got the most adorable German Shepherd and he is the cutest addition to our little family. Unfortunately, we had a similar incident to yours and I have a giant mess to clean up. My husband is out of town, so I'm hoping to get it done before he gets back so he'll never know. I've tried this trick and it worked but there's still a little bit of discoloration. Do you think I should try doing it again or should I break down and call a carpet cleaner? http://www.thecarpetguy.net.au
ReplyDeleteHi Kat, thanks for leaving me a comment on my blog Little Brags (the carpet cleaning post with vinegar and baking soda). I tried to reply directly to your comment but you came up as a non reply blogger (Google glitch). To answer your question, I would definitely try the vinegar and baking soda again and make sure to leave in on for at least 24 hours. In my experience I had better luck with this than calling a cleaner and paying a lot of money. Good luck!
DeleteChristine
I use white vinegar now for 8 years to clean anything that gets on my carpet. The guy that installed my carpet told me to use this. I have had two yorkie puppies for several months now and I use it for any accidents. I have not used it with the baking soda but sure it wouldn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteDoes it help with the odor from pet stains too?
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ReplyDeleteHard to see how well the spot removal worked for you because of the different lighting but I will take your word for it. I don't have indoor pets, but I do have indoor children. They are capable of making much worse messes than any dog or cat I have ever had. I will have to try this stain removal carpet cleaning method on the mystery stain in our living room.
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Hi. I live in a small apartment and over time I have accident spots from my dog in several areas. Is it necessary to cover the areas with plates or would paper towels work too? Is there a particular reason for plate covering?
ReplyDeleteHi Joe, the plate is only to avoid stepping on the spot with the baking soda!! Not necessary!
DeleteRuined my client's carpet with vinegar and baking soda... It set in and then wouldn't vacuum and stuffed up her vacuum had to wash out all the bits.
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