Say Goodbye to ‘Wet Dog’ Smell

Now that spring has arrived and the temperature is rising, your kids and pets are going to want to spend more time outside. The arrival of spring also means a lot of rain will be coming our way, and while your kids can stay inside, your dogs cannot. When you let Spike outside on a rainy day to do his business, he might come back inside muddy and smelling like ‘wet dog.’ You know the smell. It lingers in your house, on your furniture and in your carpet no matter how many candles you light or bottles of air freshener you go through.

Don’t let this smell take over your household and ruin your carpet. Here’s how to say goodbye to that awful wet dog smell once and for all (without having to get rid of your dog).

When was the last time Fido received a bath? We understand it isn’t realistic to have your dog professionally bathed and groomed after every trip out into the rain, but here’s a quick way to get them smelling clean without a visit to the groomers. Once your pup comes inside after being out in the rain, grab a clean towel and dry them off, working from head to paw. Use the clean towel to help soak up as much excess moisture from your dog’s fur as possible.

After you have toweled off your dog, treat them to a nice blow-drying session. Just using a towel to dry off your dog will not remove the bacteria that causes your pooch to smell. The heat from a blow dryer will help get rid of the bacteria in your dog’s fur and ensure they are completely dry. Lastly, give your dog a nice mist of scented grooming spray. This won’t completely eliminate the smell, but it can mask it until you give Fluffy a proper bath. Any pet supply store or your vet’s office can recommend a good grooming spray.

When it comes to getting the stink out of your carpet and upholstery, that’s where we come in. Call us at 317-876-9944 to schedule an appointment to get your carpets and upholstery smelling fresh and clean again. Our team of expert technicians will get that wet dog smell right out of your carpet and Fido’s favorite spot on your couch. You don’t have to live with the stench of wet dog any longer. Schedule an appointment with Langenwalter Carpet Cleaning today!