so we have an australian shepherd. she just turned 1. she had this horrible habit of peeing in the hallway, and its beyond ruinned. she's better now still a few "accidents" when she's mad at us or my fiance doesnt wake up until 1pm and she just cant hold it (she lives with him), but we have to get rid of the carpet. right now its just shag carpet over cement, no padding or anything.
i havent pulled up the carpet yet, but i'm sure it has to have gotten into the cement. whats the best way to get it out of the cement? and would it be better to put down vinyl tile there instead or the laminate wood panels that lock together? there's no saving the carpet, thats for sure.
2007-10-24 07:03:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
thankfully its less than a 20sqft area, so cost really isnt the issue. i just dont want to get something that its going to seep into if she does it again. i've never used anything but linolium so i dont know the pros and cons
2007-10-24 07:21:02 · update #1
First Train the dog ,2 shoot the B,F. for sleeping and makeing the poor dog wait, Then put down sheet flooring POOR PUPPY
2007-10-28 05:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nature's Miracle will not only get it out of the cement, but the carpet and padding or any other surface she pees, poops or vomits on, too. It is a natural enzyme which breaks down the bacteria and leaves a scent that only dogs can smell which repells them from repeating their accident. You can use it on any surface, carpet, laminate, vinyl, ceramic and it is non-toxic, fume free and biodegradable. You can find it at discounters in the pet aisle or pet stores. I, too, had an Australian Shepard once and they have a hard time holding it for long periods of time.
2007-10-24 14:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cannot get it out of the cement without using an enzyme, available at a Vet.
We had that problem with cat pee in our house we bought (the people had 9 cats) so what we did when we took up the carpet was to paint over the cement with a sealer. It worked fine.
At the time we bought it no enzyme products were available on the market.
2007-10-24 14:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After pulling up the carpet, I'd just seal the concrete along with the stains. Sealing them in would probably be easier than trying to get them out.
For the future, I'd install linoleum in a single sheet. That way there are no joints or cracks for dog pee to get into.
2007-10-24 14:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by dlc3007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you scrub it with bleach water and put down a good coat of concrete sealer you will be fine. Go with the flooring you want. As long as the concrete is sealed the smell won't come through and the dog won't think it's the bathroom anymore. If it continues, it's time to start rubbing the dog's nose in it.
2007-10-24 14:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by bmcbrewer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The concrete will just need a good scrubbing. I would add some disinfectant as well.
What you replace it with is a matter of taste. Both are reasonable easy to clean, but are both susceptible to doggy claw marks.
2007-10-24 14:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Train her properly, or get rid of her!! If you repair the "pee spots area" she may just find a new place!!
2007-10-24 14:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by happywjc 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋