How To Easily Remove The Toughest Dog Stains

Dogs bring plenty of joy to our lives, but when you have to remove a tough stain from a carpet or rug, our furry friends can’t do much to help. And since play time is encouraged with a pet, your home can be prone to mess and even dog stains.

We love our pets but we don't have to leave our house looking and smelling dirty. It's best to remove dog stains as soon as possible because they don't just smell and look bad, they can cause irritation and illness too.

Luckily, Puracy is here to help. Learn how to remove dog stains effectively using natural, eco-friendly products that are tough on stains but safe and pet-friendly for our loyal four-legged companions.

Classification of Dog Stains

Before we delve deeper into how to remove dog stains, it's important to first identify the different types of stains.

Poop Stains

Poop stains are the most dangerous because of the germs and bacteria they leave behind. When you clean up the stain and the area around it, make sure you're wearing gloves and check your dog's feet to be certain they didn't step on the poop. If they did, retrace their steps and clean up those stains too.

Pee Stains

Pee stains are perhaps the most difficult to remove when it comes to dog stains. It's best to clean these up immediately but don't wipe them up as you will just spread the stain.

Vomit Stains

Vomit stains are tricky to remove as they are typically slimy and chunky. Vomit also has a lingering odor that's similar to what your dog threw up. It's important to remove this dog stain as soon as possible because it is acidic and can harm fabric and floors.

Blood Stains

Blood stains are commonly found on furniture, upholstery, or the carpet. Dogs are prone to getting small scratches inside the house or walking outside. After checking your dog for injuries, make sure you have an enzyme-based cleaner to remove the stain.

Why is it Hard to Remove Dog Stains?

Pee, feces, blood, and vomit are difficult stains to clean and remove, even worse than red wine. They are especially challenging because they contain substances from your pet's body, such as bile, and come with strong odors.

Pet urine might be the most difficult to remove because urine has low surface tension. It will soak easily and quickly into fibers and penetrate the fabric of your rug, upholstery, or carpet. 

Once the urine has seeped into your rug and carpet, it will start dealing damage. Bacteria will grow, which eats away the fibers and leads to color loss and deterioration.

Which one is harder to remove: dog stains left for weeks or hours?

The longer they stay on surfaces, the tougher it will be to remove dog stains. Depending on the fabric or floor type, dog stains left for days or weeks will alter the dye structure, resulting in permanent discoloration and staining. The dye structure may also already be damaged, even if the soluble deposits are eliminated.

The faster you remove dog stains, the more successful you will be in eliminating all traces of the mess. Speed can also prevent stains from forming so it's best to remove dog stains once you notice them.