Your puppy cleanup kit
- Paper towels or white cloths
- Spray bottle of cool water
- Enzyme cleaner labeled for pet urine
- UV flashlight to find missed spots
- Painter's tape to mark spots
Cleaning a fresh accident
- 1Blot immediately; stand on a thick paper-towel stack to absorb deeper.
- 2Mist lightly with cool water and blot again.
- 3Apply enzyme cleaner generously enough to reach as deep as the urine did.
- 4Let it dwell per directions; air dry without heat.
- 5Remove solids first by lifting, not smearing.
Important: Ammonia-based products can smell like urine to dogs. Don't mix cleaners, and test on a hidden area first.
Setting up your home for training
The ASPCA offers step-by-step house-training guidance.
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Use gates to limit carpeted rooms | Fewer accidents on carpet |
| Washable rugs or mats in puppy areas | Easy to launder |
| Frequent, scheduled potty breaks | Builds habits faster |
| Clean every accident fully | Lingering smell invites repeats |
After training: reset your carpet
Even with careful cleanup, months of small accidents can leave spots in the pad. Once your puppy is reliably trained, a professional reset makes sense. Our pet treatment is an exclusive add-on that targets urine, odor, stain, bacteria, pet hair and dander. It is quoted per room based on severity after assessment.
Read how to remove pet odors permanently or see our odor removal service.
