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Your dog might be your best friend, but when they potty on your bed, you might not be feeling very warm and fuzzy about them. Fortunately, there’s no need to run out and buy a brand new mattress—cleaning up dog pee, even off of a mattress, is easier than you might think. In this article, we’ll tell you the step by step process for tackling fresh urine, tough stains, and odors so you can sleep peacefully again.
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- Encourage your dog to pee outside (and not on your bed) by immediately bringing them outside if they urinate inside the house.Thanks
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- It's essential not to use any harsh chemical cleaners like hydrogen peroxide to clean up pet stains because they could be toxic to your pets. Make sure any cleaner you use is labeled as "non-hazardous."
- Keep your pets off your bed by spritzing your mattress with a mix of equal parts water and white vinegar along with a few drops of citrus essential oil.
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-often-should-you-wash-your-bed-sheets
- ↑ https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaning-tips/parents-and-caregivers/pets-and-clean-home
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mattress-information/how-to-get-urine-smell-and-stains-out-of-a-mattress
- ↑ https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaning-tips/parents-and-caregivers/pets-and-clean-home
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-remove-pet-stains-and-odors
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mattress-information/how-to-get-urine-smell-and-stains-out-of-a-mattress
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/diy-dog-safe-cleaning-solutions/
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mattress-information/how-to-clean-a-mattress
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mattress-information/how-to-clean-a-mattress
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