They all defecate. This is a fact of life and even your dog is not immune to it. With good house training, you can teach your dog that the proper place to empty his bowels (if he’s a dog, that is) is outside, but there are sure to be a few accidents over the years. Maybe you have a puppy that is still learning, or maybe your dog is sick or very old. Whatever the case, if you have a dog, you’ll probably have to learn how to clean dog poop off your carpet at some point. So why not today? It’s always best to clean up the clumps right away and if you learn how to clean dog poop off your carpet now, you’ll be able to act quickly when the time comes.
First, you have to remove the poop. You have a few options for this step. You can use rubber gloves, paper towels, a dustpan, or a plastic bag. Just make sure you don’t touch the droppings with your bare skin and then, no matter what, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Then use a stain remover. It should be a prewash stain-reducing product and it should say “oxy” on the bottle (OxiClean, Oxi-Action, etc.). Or if you prefer, you can buy a product made specifically for pet stains. All of these products should be available at grocery stores, pet stores, and retail stores like Target and Walmart. Follow directions on bottle and apply to carpet.
Then, prepare a bucket of cold, soapy water. Dip a cloth in the water and rub the stain. Alternate between the stain remover and soapy water to thoroughly clean the carpet fibers. Be sure to rinse the cloth a few times so you don’t rub the droppings back into the carpet.
Now that the stain is gone, use a cloth or paper towel to soak up the liquid from the carpet. Press down with your hand or push down with your foot. Repeat until the mat is just slightly damp.
Then, to finish, make a solution of 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup water. On the carpet and dry back up. Then, sprinkle on baking soda, completely covering the area and making sure the powder seeps down into the carpet fibers. Let the product sit overnight and vacuum in the morning. This step will ensure that your carpet is odor free.
That’s all! You have learned how to clean dog poop from the carpet. With a few simple products and a little effort, your rug will be as good as new!