What to do if dog peed on backpack?
Marquis Rutherford
2025-07-06 08:31:20
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I took the backpack home, took everything out including all padding which could be removed and soaked the backpack in the bathtub. I reckon putting it in the washing machine is not a good idea, all the tumbling around could damage it. I added some shampoo and began kneading the backpack. Take some time to rinse and further knead the backpack, work until no more shampoo foam is visible. After finishing I drained the water from the backpack and pressed all the water out I could manage. Then I opened every zipper and hung the backpack upside-down in the shower, letting it dry in the warm summer air. Most backpacks can be washed by hand and, let’s be honest, most backpacks can use a good wash after some time, even without having a dog urinate over them.
Alba Champlin
2025-06-25 00:23:23
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Catch that puddle as soon as possible. Soak up as much as you can using paper towels or old cloths. Don't reach for your trusty steam cleaner: heat and steam affect the urine molecules and make odors worse. Dog pee contains ammonia, so you should never use an ammonia-based solution. Instead, choose vinegar: it neutralizes ammonia, and it has natural odor-busting properties. Find an empty spray bottle and make up a solution of 1:1 white vinegar mixed with water. Spray this solution liberally all over the damp spot on your backpack.
If the stain persists, you can use diluted household bleach, provided it's not chlorine-based. Test it on a discreet corner of the backpack first. Alternatively, you can use hydrogen peroxide - use a 3% solution and leave it to soak. Take precautions by testing first, especially if your backpack is made of a sensitive material.
For tougher stains, you can try using an enzymatic cleaner - they're the very best for removing urine because they work by breaking down the urine molecules. Regular dishwashing soap can also remove most stains from fabric, mix it up with warm water and scrub into the stain.