DogPaddle Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 :oops: I live in a townhome. My yard is patio stone. Even when we go out the boys often wait to get home to do their business. I clean the yard at least once a day and wash it down two to three times a week but even after I pick up the yard smells a bit. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendalyn Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 You could use a diluted lysol solution (I'd do 1:10 to start with) to wash with and than rinse real well afterward. That should take care of the odor. Just rinse thoroughly when you're done applying the lysol solution. Also, you shouldn't have to do the Lysol thing as often as just hosing down with water. I would try Lysol about once a week and see how that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 i recommend an enzyme cleaner like "nature's miracle". they do not mask odors but actually break down the odor causing organic substances and completely neutralize the "stink". they are also environmentally friendly - you can use them as often as needed and they don't harm you, your animals or plants. i would use it undiluted for the first two applications and after that apply a 50/50 solution. the stuff is left on to dry, not washed off, so hose the area down first to get it cleaned up, then use the enzyme product. i use this in an enclosed patio where my cats have their litterboxes and it works extremely well. if you have dogs and cats you will know that cat pee has a much worse and persistent stink. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 As well as using a cleaning solutions like already suggested, how about some nice fragrent plants. You could put them in hanging baskets so the dogs can't eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pei obssessed Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 [quote name='Malamum']As well as using a cleaning solutions like already suggested, how about some nice fragrent plants. You could put them in hanging baskets so the dogs can't eat them.[/quote] :o malamum, I'm guessing you must never get winter! here the temperatures are already dropping below zero now--and probably for more than half a year any plant left outside would die :D all I can say is: some people are lucky!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted November 12, 2003 Author Share Posted November 12, 2003 Excellent suggestions all, I will look into that nature's miricle stuff and some fragrant plants for next spring. (Pei is right about the temp right now, it would be cruelty to plants to enact this plan now. :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 :oops: :oops: The thought that it could get too cold for plants never even occured to me :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted November 12, 2003 Author Share Posted November 12, 2003 [quote] The thought that it could get too cold for plants never even occured to me [/quote] :lol: I think that is so cool actually. It is really interesting to see how where we live shapes the way we think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pei obssessed Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 [quote name='DogPaddle'][quote] The thought that it could get too cold for plants never even occured to me [/quote] :lol: I think that is so cool actually. It is really interesting to see how where we live shapes the way we think.[/quote] I'm just envious :agrue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Come and live in Australia - you can have plants all year round :wink: Most of our tree's are also evergreen. So we have nice leafy trees all year round too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pei obssessed Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I'd love to, malamum--not so much for the plants, as for the warmth :D Maybe in 3 or 4 years when I'll be looking for a professor job, I'll land something in a warm place like yours :wink: One can only hope 8) I just realized the irony of your having a malamute who doesn't get to see snow :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 [quote]I just realized the irony of your having a malamute who doesn't get to see snow [/quote] I know... I feel terrible about it. We do get snow in Australia but only in certain parts. I get to see snow every year when we go skiing but I can't take Indy :( If I could, I would drive him down (6 hours away) just so he could play in it. But it's only high enough for snow in the national park and dogs aren't allowed in our national parks :x (stupid irresponsible people ruining things for everyone else). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Indy can come play in our snow any day :D We've already got a couple inches, I HATE snow :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 I love snow . . . I just don't like the cold so much. :lol: The last few years have been so disappointing - lots of cold but not much snow. Hope this year is different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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