How Do You Remove Pet Stains From Hardwood Floors?
Pet urine is sticky and acidic, making stain and odor removal from hardwood floors difficult. Removing old stains can take several days. You also have to take time to ensure any smell left by pet urine is removed, since animals use their urine to mark spots and will often return to the marked spot to urinate on it again. While physically removing the stain would require actually sanding down the varnish and any other wood treatment, as well as the stained wood, it is possible to “remove” the stain by lightening it chemically. Use a rag to blot up any standing urine that is puddled on the floor. Clean the area of any other dirt or debris. Scrub a small amount of vinegar into the stain. Rinse the area with warm water and dry the area completely. Treat the area with enzymatic solution, as directed on the bottle, and dry the area again completely. Blot the stain with a rag to make sure it is dry. Clean the area of any other dirt or debris. Test a portion of the stain with a small amount of
