Post by High Priestess on May 28, 2016 2:22:24 GMT
Eric shared on New Hosts Forum May 2014
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-90911
Suggestions on Masking the Smell of my Dog?
So with summer over and winter coming the windows have to stay closed, so my house smells like a 165 pound St. Bernard lives here. This is despite having weekly cleanings and really not that much furniture for the smell to stick too. Any suggestions on candles, or what not that help improve the smell of a house?
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Deborah
Deborah2 years ago
I wonder, does it help to give the dog a bath?
Something that can help with various odors, not just this, is an air purifier. They cost maybe $200-250 and you plug them in, and they can clean the air. I sometimes use one in a room if a guest has left an odor in the room, so that the next guest doesn't come into a room that has an odor.
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Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
Washing doggie linens/beds/toys regularly will help a lot too.
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Thats the thing though, there isn't a doggie bed, he isn't allowed on furniture. The area with the strongest smell there isn't any upholstery for his smell to stick too.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
Maybe it's like cigarette smoke and sticks to all surfaces? Eric's sister smokes and has painted her house with a scrubbable paint. Perhaps washing the surfaces with a mild vinegar solution would help. Or the air purifier Deborah mentioned.
Javier and Kym
Javier and Kym2 years ago
Do you have carpet? The only way I could get dog smell out of my rental was hire a pro come in and steam clean and use an enzyme cleaner. Smells usually go all the way down to the carpet pad so a surface cleaning won't get it. Took care of most of the smell. Maybe you can buy an enzyme cleaner and do it yourself?
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Nope, no carpet, part of the reason this is so frustrating. One of the reasons I opted not to get carpet was so that the smell couldn't stick to anything.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-House-to-Not-Smell-Like-Your-Pets
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Ok that is some good stuff right there. Getting baking soda, and also going to wash a couple of different walls where my St. Bernard likes to lie against.
Nicole
Nicole2 years ago
I want to come stay with you just to meet your puppy! We used to have an inside St. Bernard. We kept him shaved to cut down on shedding and smell. I've also had several pet rodents in the past and know that baking soda is very helpful for odor.
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Toni
Toni2 years ago
Have you tried steaming your walls and floors, I have 7 dogs and 6 cats, my place is free of all pets smells.
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
I have not, I wasn't even aware that was an option. How often do you do this?
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Rick
Rick2 years ago
I would also check with a vet to make sure your dog doesn't have a skin condition that contributes to the doggy odor -- I had that problem with one dig & once treated, it was noticeably less. But like smokers, dog owners often cannot detect a faint odor which non pet owners can spot at once-- so when you think your house is odor free, invite a pet-less friend over for a test run.
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Tania & Andrew
Tania & Andrew2 years ago
On another forum (Host 911) they mentioned a similar subject and they made a great point: dog food! You dog's diet does influence on how strong his/her smell is. Make sure he/she has the right diet!
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Fleur, Dan and kids
Fleur, Dan and kids2 years ago
Yeah that was me Tania! My dog is on a raw food diet and she does not smell. Get them off the grains! My dog is a guide dog (well she failed, long story). But 'guide dogs Queensland' here in Australia took their whole colony off dry food and onto raw food. Saved them a fortune in vet bills, healthier dogs, better coats, smaller poo too! Look up 'leading Raw' and see if you can find something similar over there
Susan
Susan2 years ago
My dogs eat raw food too and they never fart! Which would be my nightmare: guest hears and smells farting dogs
Also I keep their beds, leashes, coats, and dishes either on the balcony or in my private part of the space, so that the dogs visit the common area but their stuff does not. Seems easier to keep a doggy odor from getting out of control. It also helps that I have greyhounds, who don't have a strong smell generally. BUT I just had a guest from Asia who loved the dogs but said (politely) that they smelled to him because he wasn't used to it. Everyone else I know swears my place doesn't smell - but they all have cats and dogs so don't notice, I think. A hair cut and different food might be your best bet.
Rick
Rick2 years ago
Yes excellent point!
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www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-90911
Suggestions on Masking the Smell of my Dog?
So with summer over and winter coming the windows have to stay closed, so my house smells like a 165 pound St. Bernard lives here. This is despite having weekly cleanings and really not that much furniture for the smell to stick too. Any suggestions on candles, or what not that help improve the smell of a house?
10 comments
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Deborah
Deborah2 years ago
I wonder, does it help to give the dog a bath?
Something that can help with various odors, not just this, is an air purifier. They cost maybe $200-250 and you plug them in, and they can clean the air. I sometimes use one in a room if a guest has left an odor in the room, so that the next guest doesn't come into a room that has an odor.
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Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
Washing doggie linens/beds/toys regularly will help a lot too.
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Thats the thing though, there isn't a doggie bed, he isn't allowed on furniture. The area with the strongest smell there isn't any upholstery for his smell to stick too.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
Maybe it's like cigarette smoke and sticks to all surfaces? Eric's sister smokes and has painted her house with a scrubbable paint. Perhaps washing the surfaces with a mild vinegar solution would help. Or the air purifier Deborah mentioned.
Javier and Kym
Javier and Kym2 years ago
Do you have carpet? The only way I could get dog smell out of my rental was hire a pro come in and steam clean and use an enzyme cleaner. Smells usually go all the way down to the carpet pad so a surface cleaning won't get it. Took care of most of the smell. Maybe you can buy an enzyme cleaner and do it yourself?
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Nope, no carpet, part of the reason this is so frustrating. One of the reasons I opted not to get carpet was so that the smell couldn't stick to anything.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Eric2 years ago
www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-House-to-Not-Smell-Like-Your-Pets
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
Ok that is some good stuff right there. Getting baking soda, and also going to wash a couple of different walls where my St. Bernard likes to lie against.
Nicole
Nicole2 years ago
I want to come stay with you just to meet your puppy! We used to have an inside St. Bernard. We kept him shaved to cut down on shedding and smell. I've also had several pet rodents in the past and know that baking soda is very helpful for odor.
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Toni
Toni2 years ago
Have you tried steaming your walls and floors, I have 7 dogs and 6 cats, my place is free of all pets smells.
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Eric
Eric2 years ago
I have not, I wasn't even aware that was an option. How often do you do this?
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Rick
Rick2 years ago
I would also check with a vet to make sure your dog doesn't have a skin condition that contributes to the doggy odor -- I had that problem with one dig & once treated, it was noticeably less. But like smokers, dog owners often cannot detect a faint odor which non pet owners can spot at once-- so when you think your house is odor free, invite a pet-less friend over for a test run.
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Tania & Andrew
Tania & Andrew2 years ago
On another forum (Host 911) they mentioned a similar subject and they made a great point: dog food! You dog's diet does influence on how strong his/her smell is. Make sure he/she has the right diet!
Reply Like 2 replies Delete
Fleur, Dan and kids
Fleur, Dan and kids2 years ago
Yeah that was me Tania! My dog is on a raw food diet and she does not smell. Get them off the grains! My dog is a guide dog (well she failed, long story). But 'guide dogs Queensland' here in Australia took their whole colony off dry food and onto raw food. Saved them a fortune in vet bills, healthier dogs, better coats, smaller poo too! Look up 'leading Raw' and see if you can find something similar over there
Susan
Susan2 years ago
My dogs eat raw food too and they never fart! Which would be my nightmare: guest hears and smells farting dogs
Also I keep their beds, leashes, coats, and dishes either on the balcony or in my private part of the space, so that the dogs visit the common area but their stuff does not. Seems easier to keep a doggy odor from getting out of control. It also helps that I have greyhounds, who don't have a strong smell generally. BUT I just had a guest from Asia who loved the dogs but said (politely) that they smelled to him because he wasn't used to it. Everyone else I know swears my place doesn't smell - but they all have cats and dogs so don't notice, I think. A hair cut and different food might be your best bet.Rick
Rick2 years ago
Yes excellent point!
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