Dog Smell

[tigger001]

I've just bought a house and the previous owners had a big dog,
when you walk into the house it stinks of the dog. Has any one got any ideas on how to get rid of the smell , I have already put air freshners all over the house and I will see if that has worked when I go in today.

I am having the laminate floor ripped up and carpets put in on monday so hopefully that will also help.

[nara]

Replacing the flooring should make a big difference. Best of luck anyway.

(Dog owners probably won't understand this thread.)

[ChelseaBun]

yeh it will probably go along with the carpets, so best bet is to just try mask it as much as you can with air freshener til they're gone

[ChelseaBun]

Replacing the flooring should make a big difference. Best of luck anyway.

(Dog owners probably won't understand this thread.)

dog owners aren't oblivious to their smell
that's just silly

[ChelseaBun]

oh, and happy new home tigger!

[cactikid]

air fresheners will only mask the smell,it wont remove it,a steam wand will kill any lingering smells by steam,can be used on many surfaces depending on product bought,carpets wooden floors,worktops,carpets tiles,glass,curtains etc,it can be a bit like tobacco smoke it gets everywhere,febreze is supposed to work so they say but not tried it.
moving from carpet to wooden floors is much easier to keep clean and less dust

[nara]

dog owners aren't oblivious to their smell
that's just silly

I was probably being a bit general there, but I've met lots of dog owners who genuinely are oblivious to it.

"Smell? What smell?"

[super jumbe]

You want a complete overhaul as the dog mites already under the floor and disinfection the house only solution at a ????????????? cost.

Cheaper to built a new house.

I love animals but when it comes to hygiene I gave up on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lagerland]

Jeyes fluid + zoflora get rid of all carpetes and have a good scrub..................

[Shady]

You want a complete overhaul as the dog mites already under the floor and disinfection the house only solution at a ????????????? cost.

Cheaper to built a new house.

I love animals but when it comes to hygiene I gave up on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i give up
jumbe, youve won

[cactikid]

ahhh the poor wife

[Johnner]

Tigger,a few pounds of semtex,take house down,get a few local Polish lads round and they'll lash a house up for ye in no time.

Esteemed member Meat-Head should have all their details somewhere !!!!!

[tigger001]

ahhh the poor wife

If that comment was meant for me then I have to say that I lost my wife to Cancer last year.

I am having the laminate floors ripped up because I have a 5yr old to look after and haveing carpets is alot safer for her.

Haveing worked in the flooring industry for over 20yrs I heard alot of storys about kids slipping on laminate and badly hurting themselfs.

Hopefully getting rid if the laminate will also get rid of the dog smell.

[Grizz]

sorry to hear that Tigger. hope you and your5yo are ok.

[cactikid]

no mate sorry to hear that,it was to super jumble i was referring ,yes i see your point with the laminate if you go round in socks much easier to slip and having kids a carpet is softer,all the best in your new venture.