How To Permanently Stop Urine Smell In Concrete
How do you stop urine smell in concrete when it’s an extremely porous substrate that absorbs most liquids? Sealing your concrete can help prevent this from happening. For instance, most penetrating sealants break down over time. Likewise, topical / surface sealants eventually break down and wear off, leaving exposed areas. Public or private bathrooms, kennels, stables, etc. can all have urine penetrate into their concrete floors which makes the areas unsanitary and smell bad.
Does Cleaning Work?
Daily cleaning can disinfect the surface of the floors but the bacteria hides deep inside the substrate causing awful smells to continue. However, Creto Deep Penetrating Sealer PERMANENTLY stops the penetration of urine and other organic compounds into the substrate. Unlike other penetrating sealers, Creto DPS penetrates deep into the substrate, crystallizing throughout the concrete. This process will permanently stop any moisture or bacteria from penetrating into the concrete. As Creto DPS cures it pushes out any or locks in other substances like ammonia and bacteria. Consequently it works great on old concrete that has already been desecrated.
Is a Surface Sealer Needed?
Usually Creto DPS can be used as a stand alone sealer. That said, using a non-breathable surface sealer like Poly Shine or Sweet & Easy Sealer will add a barrier of protection. You can apply one coat before installing laminate flooring or carpet. To clarify, apply two coats for a finished concrete look. Easy enough, right?
Here’s The Process:
- Remove any paint, adhesives, or sealant from the concrete.
- Open up the pores. This can be done by pressure washing, sanding, diamond grinding, or cleaning the floor with an acidic cleaner like Revive.
- Clean the floor with enzyme cleaner. This will help remove the urine smell from the top of the concrete. For example, cleaners like Xtacular work even better since they have bacteria that eats up the bad bacteria for a couple weeks after you’re done cleaning.
- Apply the Creto DPS. Watch our videos on how to apply Creto DPS for best results. It’s super easy!
- Apply a surface sealer if needed. Now you’re good to go!
To sum it up, this is the best and most effective way to permanently stop urine smell in concrete… hands down!
