HOW TO CLEAN DOG VOMIT ON WOOD FLOORS

There's not much we don't love about our dogs, but there are a few responsibilities pet owners don't love so much. Cleaning up after your dog has gotten sick is probably at the top of that list.

It's essential that you attend to vomit stains on hardwood floors as quickly as possible before it sinks too deep into the surface. The acid in vomit is especially harmful to wood floors and can leave the affected area looking dull or discolored.

People often rely on homemade floor cleaners for fear of ruining their floors with a manufactured cleaner. A pantry staple that is commonly used for cleaning and deodorizing is white vinegar, but this can be dangerous. A mixture of water and vinegar can ruin the finish on wood flooring.

Likewise, a sprinkle of baking soda has been touted online as a great deodorizer. But the truth is baking soda can wear away at your wood floor's sealant. It's also abrasive, so cleaning influencers might recommend using it in a wet solution however, moisture on wood flooring poses a new set of risks. Excess water seeping through cracks and joins can cause warping and damage the underlayment.

Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover contains powerful, natural microorganisms and enzymes to eliminate odors and messes. This color-safe, and versatile formula easily removes pet soils from tile, finished or painted wood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl, concrete, brick, carpet, fabric, and more.

DIRECTIONS FOR CLEANING UP DOG VOMIT ON WOOD FLOORS:

Feel free to use gloves when cleaning up vomit to avoid touching the mess with bare hands.

1. Remove the solids. Use a couple of dry paper towels to pick up the bulk of the mess.
2. Absorb the liquid. To avoid the mess seeping further into the floor, let the remaining liquid soak into a handful of paper towels before cleaning.
3. Spray Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover on the area.
4. Scrub between panels, if necessary. If some vomit has seeped between the floor panels, you can use a toothbrush to scrub the creases. Make sure you throw the toothbrush away when you're finished.
5. Wipe with a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth, sponge, rag, or paper towel.
6. Dry. Allow the area to dry.

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For directions on how to remove dog vomit stains on carpet, click here.