Can you take it out to the driveway to wash it down thoroughly with soap and water, using a soft brush and hose rinse? Before using any other products, use an enzyme cleaner like Nature's Miracle.

Fortunately, dog urine doesn't smell like a cat's does and an older pet's urine is usually more dilute.

Unfortunately, I live in an apartment now and I do not have a driveway. But I do have a patio which I could clear off temporarily and use the hose there to clean off the rug. Thank you.

I inherited several valuable wool area rugs. I wash them myself with Orvis. Vacuum the heck out of it, then soak with a hose and scrub with a soft bristled broom. Keep doing that until its clean.

Orvis is recommended by the textile preservation people. It can be found at any feed store where they have horse supplies. Orvis conditions the rugs. Drip dry.

I wash my rugs on my deck.

Thanks. Is Orvis expensive? There are actually a few horse supplies stores not far from here. Although I live in a large city this area of town has horse property and was rural up to say 15 years ago. Thanks again.

Try Stanley Steemer. It may be more affordable than you think, plus they will come to you.

I need to call them to do our rugs!

It's Orvus. Sorry. Yes it can be a bit pricy but you can buy a small bottle. It's great stuff.

Try ammonia and water on a small spot and see if you get results. I got hair dye off my rug with 1/4 ammonia to 3/4 water.

I've had orientals professionally cleaned because of dog urine and the smell really stayed embedded, not at first when it came back but over time it stank urine, not as strongly but it still did, that smell sure is strongâ¦..

you'll be better off soaking it thoroughly, maybe at a friend's driveway, with the above product.
Let us know of your results.

Be sure to use an enzyme treatment before any other products. Otherwise, it might not work. This is stated on the bottle.

Ammonia would smell like cat urine. Would not vinegar work better?

I'm telling you. Forget everything but Orvus if you love your rug. I have wool rugs from the late 1800's. Orvus will take care of all problems if you use enough water and saturate it.

Trust me. I have area rugs valued at $10,000. This is what I do to protect my investment.