Our top picks: Best Overall: Bissell Professional Pet Stain and Odor Removing Formula. Best Value: Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover. Best for Pets: Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator.

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Our expert, Dr. Bonk, recommends a cleaner with enzymes - proteins that help break up urine molecules and dissolve lingering smells. “Enzymatic cleaners such as Rocco and Roxie or Angry Orange work well and are quicker and easier to use [than baking soda],” she says.

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Mix together a solution of vinegar, water, and baking soda The power of this method lies in the strength of the vinegar which permeates deep into the carpet fibers and eliminates not only the smell but also any remaining bacteria or residue that cause it.

And for this, a common household item is your best weapon: baking soda. Spread baking soda thinly and evenly across the damp spot, being careful not to overdo it; about 1/4 cup or less is enough for most stains. Let the baking soda sit overnight, and then vacuum thoroughly.

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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors. Sprinkle it liberally on the damp area or even an old urine stain, and work the powder gently into the fibers of any fabric, rug or carpet. Let the baking soda sit overnight for maximum odor absorption, then vacuum it up to remove the smell completely.

In a clean spray bottle, mix one cup of distilled white vinegar with one cup of water and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Shake it up to mix the ingredients, and then spray on the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then blot with towels until clean.

Though they take some time to work and won't help disinfect a soiled area, only enzyme cleaners can remove bodily stains and odors 100 percent. Plus, they're safe, affordable, and better for the planet than many other harsh cleaning chemicals.

Enzymes are biological compounds that speed up a chemical reaction. When used in cleaners, they break down biological substances such as urine and feces. This makes them the perfect cleaner for pet messes. Enzymatic cleaners are non-toxic and biodegradable, which means they're safe to use in any room of your home.

Neutralize the smell Then you're going to want to douse the spot with an enzymatic cleaner or simply make your own cleaning solution by combining (white or apple cider) vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio. Because the vinegar is acidic, it will neutralize the bacteria in the dog pee, offsetting its odor.

If the old urine smell in your carpet persists even after thorough cleaning, you may need to replace the padding underneath. Remove the carpet area and discard the old padding. Clean the subfloor with an enzyme cleaner to remove any lingering urine. Once it's dry, install new padding and lay the carpet back down.

That unpleasant stench lingers long after the liquid has been absorbed, and can last months unless treated properly. To effectively remove these offending odors, you'll want to make sure you're eliminating them, not just covering up the smell (as many products do).

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is okay for workshop cleaning. Its real-world suction performance is somewhat low, so it isn't the best option for clearing debris in tight crevices. However, it's pretty easy to carry around, and it's impressively effective in cleaning debris on bare surfaces like workshop floors.