Is there a way to remove pet odor from floorboards without replacing?

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After tearing up the old carpet and padding I’ve noticed the pet stains are on my floorboards. Is there anything that can clean the odor or that I can paint or seal over so they don’t have to be replaced?

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  1. GayLF says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    i washed them with bleach/water mixture. Let them dry very thoroughly and then I painted it with Kilz primer. It seals just about every stain and smell.

    Worked for me

  2. sensible_man says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Use an enzyme cleaner. Pet stores sell products like this. Odor-cide is one that I have used.

  3. mike b says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    You can find Kilz at most hardware/homecenters. The oil based version is best but the latex will also work.

    http://www.kilz.com/pages/default.aspx?NavID=23

  4. jaz says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Dumping bleach onto the stains will help (I’ve done this with some hardwood flooring that desperately needs refinished). Also painting with a lacquer sealant will "seal" the odors in — I actually know someone who just lacquered a floor after pulling up the carpet.

  5. d_newhope_777 says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    You can use vinegar. Just pour it on and let it soak into the wood. The smell will be gone and you can paint it or whatever you like.

  6. coffeewmn says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Wash the boards well with Nature’s Miracle – a white bottle with red lettering found in most pet stores and sometimes chain stores like Wal*Mart. Let the floors dry completely. Then apply two coats of Killz paint. Give it a week or so (Killz has a strong scent) before laying down any other carpet or covering to be sure the pet odor is gone.

  7. fwf43 says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    as stated KILTS makes a floor sealant. Apply 2 coats before laying new pad and carpet.

  8. petethen2 says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    I believe the pet supply has a product that may work call them.

  9. paul h says:
    October 13, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Spray-paint type or paintable polyurethane or regular shellac will seal in the odor. Kilz or Zinzer products will work too. Check the area with a blacklight to make any urine stains stand out—-they flouresce under blacklight—bulbs can be found at hardware stores.

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