How to Remove Dog Poop From Carpets

Dogs may poop in different surfaces at home. And removing it, especially on carpets, is a tough job.

But regardless of how the poop got in your carpet, you’ll want answers to the question ‘how to remove dog poop from carpet?’

You want to clean up the mess and avoid stains and odor. However, you don’t have time to go out and buy products to do the job. Because by the time you do, the stain may have already settled in.

But don’t fret! Below are instructions on how to remove dog poop from carpet. These simple steps will have your carpet clean and smelling sweetly with household products in no time.

How to clean dog poop from your carpet

If your dog is not properly potty-trained, then you’ll have to eventually deal with poop on your carpet.

Here’s how to remove dog poop from carpet using products around your house.

1. You must remove the bulk of the poop. Not a pleasant task to say the least. It would be nice if someone else could do it. But it’s probably up to you so you will just have to grin and bear it.
   
2. Put on your rubber gloves and grab a dustpan, scrubbing brush and a paint scraper (or something similar)
   
3. Scrape up the bulk of the dog poop and put it in the dustpan. Then wipe any excess poop off with damp paper towels being careful not to spread it further.
   
4. Spray the stain with a pre-wash laundry stain remover. Remember, you must use one that has ‘Oxi-Action’ or similar reference. The keyword to remember here is ‘Oxi’.
   
5. Have a bucket of cold soapy water ready. Use a cloth and the soapy water and scrub the stain. Liquid dishwashing detergent is quite suitable to use to make the water soapy.
   
6. Repeatedly spray the laundry stain remover and scrub the stain. And rinse the cloth out regularly in the soapy water. You may need to use a scrubbing brush as well as a cloth. Do this until there is no stain visible.
   
7. Using paper towels, absorb as much of the moisture as possible.
   
8. Put the paper towel over the area. And then tread on the towel until it is saturated. Then repeat with fresh towels until there is little to no moisture.

How to remove dog poop odor

Dog poop odors on your carpet can make the whole area smell bad. And covering the foul smell with scented cleaners or air fresheners will only make it worse. Instead, you can do the following:

1. Make up half a cup of 50/50 white vinegar and water and pour it over the stain. You may need more than half a cup if the area is large.
   
2. Repeat the process previously described using paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
   
3. Sprinkle the area with a good handful of baking soda. And then work it into the carpet with your fingers. Allow to dry, usually overnight. Drying can be assisted with a fan or heater. Baking soda is a natural cleaning product that helps remove any foul smell, including dog poop odor.
   
4. When the baking soda is dry, vacuum it up.

After following these simple steps, your carpet will smell sweet and fresh with no hint of dog poop odor.

It is advisable that you test your carpet for color fastness in an inconspicuous area first.

Conclusion

As fur parents, there are many reasons why we love our fur babies. But having to deal with their poop in the carpet is not on the list.

That’s why knowing how to remove dog poop from carpets is important. Whether you are dealing solid poop, stains or odors, the above instructions will definitely help you deal with the stinky gifts your dog leave on the carpet!