Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Need help cleaning urine out of air vent

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Tennessee
    Posts
    13,765

    Need help cleaning urine out of air vent

    I posted this on the dog side but got to thinking this isn't really pet specific. My dog Disney urinated in the bathroom right on top of the heat and air vent. It ran down inside all over the duct work. I've have scrubbed it with Mr. Clean and then later with Nature's Miracle but it still stinks, especially when the heat runs. What will help neutralize the ordor? This is some potent smelling stuff too.

    By the way, Disney has Canine Cognative Dysfunction which is like Alzheimer's for dogs and she is starting to forget her potty training.

    Thanks for any suggestions and help.

    From Decker with Love

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2002
    Location
    I'm not sure, what day is it? ;-)
    Posts
    13,740
    Oh Lori, I'm so sorry to hear Disney is starting to show her age.

    As for the smell in the ducts, it's possible that some of the urine seeped down into spots you can't get to. Maybe try just pouring some of the disinfectants/deodorants down the duct and hopefully they'll seep into the same spot the urine did. The only other thing I can think of is to call one of those duct cleaning places. They'll probably want to come and clean all the ducts, but maybe they'll be nice enough to give you some hints over the phone.
    Tubby
    Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
    RIP Big Boy
    -----------
    Peanut
    Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
    RIP Snotty Girl
    -----------
    Robin
    Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
    RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Williamstown, Kentucky
    Posts
    3,481
    My thought is have the duct work replaced. You got the surface areas clean but it's gone further down the piping where you cant reach.
    Owned by my 8 precious furry kids... My 3 daughters Cindy & Abby & Aly and 5 sons Skinny, Stephen, Carson, Fuzzmuzz and Franklin.
    Owned by two special canine sons Coco and Snoopy and two canine daughters, Sadie and Gretchen

    Always in our hearts RBButterscotch & RBThumper, RB Ms. Eleanor

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    If You Don't Talk To Your Cat About Catnip, Who Will?
    Posts
    6,600
    Is it possible to pour a lot of baking soda into the duct without it being blown out when the heat comes on? If so, pour some into the duct (providing it's dry now) and leave it overnight at least, then vacuum it out with a shop vac if you have one. It should absorb the odor. Vinegar is a good odor neutralizer as well, but may corrode the metal. Poor Disney girl. We went through that with our RB dog Maggie, and it was the pits.
    ~*~ "None left to rescue, none left to buy, none left to suffer, none left to die. None to be beaten, none to be kicked...all must be loved and all must be fixed".
    Author Unknown ~*~

    ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

    ~BRRR~ I'VE BEEN FROSTED!!!~ BRRR~

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Tennessee
    Posts
    13,765
    Hubby got down and looked tonight and said there is a place where the duct work connects and it's possible the urine got between that and soaked into the insulation wrapped around the duct work. He said he would crawl under the house and replace that insulation since it looks like I've cleaned everything else squeaky clean.

    QSL- I thought about baking soda too but wasn't sure if it was good idea. Dummy me didn't think about vacuuming it out, LOL. I will try that tomorrow, thanks.

    Poor Disney, she has been going down hill quickly. It seems like this past month has been the worse. We even had "that" talk about her this past weekend. Hubby wants to make sure I'm prepared for what is coming.

    From Decker with Love

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Tabbyville, PA
    Posts
    15,827
    Oh Lori! I'm sorry to hear about Disney. I have no suggestions to help remove the odor, but lots of prayers coming your way to help with Disney.

Similar Threads

  1. dog urine?
    By scrain2329 in forum Dog General
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 06-06-2009, 01:52 AM
  2. Aaarrrggg!!!! Vent, Vent, Vent!!!!
    By rg_girlca in forum Cat General
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 08-20-2007, 09:49 PM
  3. Hi urine pH??
    By pnance in forum Dog Health
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-11-2006, 09:19 PM
  4. Dog Urine
    By Vi Co Bi in forum Dog General
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-13-2002, 05:34 PM
  5. Dog Licking Urine
    By CarrieW in forum Dog Behavior
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-03-2000, 06:36 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com