What You Need
Relaxing and playing in the backyard with family is a time-honored tradition. But if your dog repeatedly relieves itself in that same yard, the resulting odors can make for an unpleasant experience.
Dogs are especially inclined to use the same spot repeatedly, which builds up over time and can make odor removal particularly difficult. Pet urine smell lingers long after the liquid has been absorbed and can last for months unless treated properly. To effectively remove dog pee smell, you'll want to make sure you're eliminating it, not just covering it up.
Rinsing the area with plain water won't do the trick — it only dilutes the smell temporarily, allowing the odor to return once the water evaporates. Common DIY remedies like hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and vinegar aren't much better: they can damage or kill your grass, and still won't fully break down the odor at its source.
Use a cleaning product with enzymes and live bacteria designed to break down and neutralize the source of the tough odors. Simple Green Outdoor Odor Eliminator uses naturally occurring bacterial microbes that eliminate odors at the source.
It's safe for use on dog runs, grass, artificial grass, gravel, patios, walkways, and more.
For best results, use the product during cooler times of the day such as dawn or dusk.
TIP: Applying this product at dusk gives it more time to stay damp and active. You can also lightly mist the treated area with water afterward to reactivate the formula for additional deodorizing action.