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We have fake grass and a dog who obviously does his business on said grass. We jet wash the garden down once a week at least but the smell is still very strong. Any tips on what to use to help with the smell?  

Answer 1

Bubblegum kennel disinfectant get 4x 5litres for around £25

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Aston and Windsor its made especially for artificial grass anything else will hide the smell for a short while but will not brake it down and solve the problem xx

Answer 3

Cut into strips and pop them into your washing machine! It worked wonders for us ‍♂️

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I think it looks lovely x

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@tetroxide/activity" class="qa-user-link">tetroxide thank you @tetroxide/activity" class="qa-user-link">tetroxide  

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Your welcome

Answer 5

Jeyes fluid

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@scriptwriter  

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@cumming9675 do u not like?  

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@cumming9675 ok then zoflora for u lol

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You can get special garden cleaner spray for it, or jeyes fluid?  

Answer 7

I have the same grass, kennel disinfectant off ebay, we get the bubble gum scented one, water it down in a watering can and spray all over grass, even our neighbours comment on how amazing our garden smells lol

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It last for ages too so worth the money.  

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@monro1 thank you very much will have a look

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@monro1 are you sure they are being serious not a dig but a geniuene question.  

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@otology70990 you're welcome, they do lots of different scents so plenty to choose from.  

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@schumacher12 Hepworth I'm sure it is a genuine question, I have fake grass and a dog and the grass does get a bad pet urine smell if you don't disinfect it on a regular basis.  

Answer 8

Yes then the lady will end up with brown patches over her lawn

Answer 9

I read today equal parts vinegar and water. Will try it after the next shop

Answer 10

Fence it off from the dogs!  

Answer 11

We have always used this, the biological enzymes break down the proteins eliminating the odour not just masking it like bleaches and disinfectants and is safe to use around dogs and children, smells nice too so win win all round

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@sebastian I’ve used this in the house after an old cat wee smell wouldn’t budge. Works like a miracle.  

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Where's it from?  

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@heartbreaking31065 got my last one from wilkos a while ago, it lasts ages, but I think it can be bought on amazon

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@sebastian fab thank you  

Answer 12

Buy the astro turf cleaner online

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Take it up or dont let him on it .  

Answer 14

Where is your grass from looks really good

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@chilpancingo44575 it’s gorilla grass  

Answer 15

Can't help with the smell but love your little seating area

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@swift/activity" class="qa-user-link">swift thanks @swift/activity" class="qa-user-link">swift  

Answer 16

Train the dog to go in the neighbours  im joking

Answer 17

We had the same problem could never ever get rid as the wee sits lovely in the sand underneath. We moved house but I'm sure we would have probably pulled it all up eventually as it ruined our time outdoors

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We have real grass and never been able to get rid of the smell  is annoying

Answer 19

Surely it would be less hassle to cut real grass than to powerhose fake grass?  

Answer 20

Zoflora and water mixed it and sprayer and spray all over

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Jet wash the dog also  

Answer 22

Get rid of the Fake Grass, an lay down a real, healthy, non smelling, insect n wild animal friendly grass. Not sure if Artificial Grass n Plastic flowers should be discussed on a Gardening Forum  Maybe there is a Forum for Fake Grass n plants. Good Luck  

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@liva2 I'm on a gardening forum and only own fake grass and fake plants as I'm on here for ideas to decorate and landscape a concrete yard that doesn't get enough sun to grow real plants. Bit rude to suggest we shouldn't be on a gardening forum? ‍♀️

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@dombrowski68559 hi. I didn't say that you shouldn't be on here, it was more of a question to be discussed. Even if you are surrounded by concrete, there are many options for you and others to make your back garden a pleasure for family and friends, plus nature to enjoy.  

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Google plants that don't need alot of sun, am sure you will find plenty.  

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@liva2 a garden is your outside space regardless of what type you have. Should there be a group for yards and patios too?  

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@unbridle I can honestly say that I have enjoyed gardening since I was a young boy. I do not have any advice to give on Plastic/Synthetic Copies of the real thing. Gardening if you look in any dictionary, will give you a good definition of what it's all about. Gardens of all shapes and sizes, yards, patios, etc. If you are happy with the Plastic Stuff, then enjoy  

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@liva2 dictionary? Bit rude! So can you give advice on here about slabs or a garden path? I'm confused because they are in the garden but not gardening?  

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@unbridle hello again. Try an read through what I write on here thoroughly. You seem to be getting upset for no reason. You mentioned about there being a separate section for yards etc. To which I replied a garden can consist of any shape of size, an have shed, paths, patios, a slot more. Like I said before. If you are happy with plastic plants and grass, then so be it, just don't invite me round. lol

Answer 23

Please don’t use zoflora as it is actually toxic for dogs. We use a purpose designed disinfectant for our dogs. It’s gets rid of odours and stains as it breaks down and neutralises. It is both a cleaner and a disinfectent! I will see if I can get a picture for you!  

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This smells like baby powder.  

Answer 24

I don’t like fake grass either but have no issue if any one else has it, as it’s their garden not mine! So don’t know why there is sarcastic remarks! - my mum has fake grass and dogs, she uses jeyes fluid to keep clean and get rid of the smell. She’s had the same bit down for about 3 years now (it was expensive) but looks brand new and never smells!  x

Answer 25

These plastic gardens are too much hard work and money to maintain. I'm a very busy person without a lot of time to spend so I've got real grass. It's so much easier to keep.  

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@goof9 are you suggesting people with fake grass just have too much time on their hands and aren't Busy  

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@goof9 are you kidding?  real grass was so hard for us to maintain so we went for fake grass. No mowing, no patches, nothing. Just pure green turf  

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Sophie. there’s lots of disinfectant sprays you can mix to use. was it layed with the proper drainage. we had ours done reluctantly a few years ago as the grass was yellow in patches and we have a dog that likes to dig.  

Answer 26

Put real grass down! Fake grass and dogs don't mix x

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@cida0 actually dogs urine kills real grass, its the reason why we replaced our small lawn for artificial grass, because we'd rather replace the grass than the dog.  

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We have 3 dogs and a fake lawn

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@monro1 dog rocks my dear. I have huskys. Its a life saver.  

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@cida0 I'll give those a try, thank you.  

Answer 27

I use pet deodoriser it’s nxt to the shake & vac in b&m lifts the smell

Answer 28

This was my worry about having artificial grass I’ve done research and a lot of people have suggested jeyes fluid, granite dust also helps but this has to be laid before the grass, sand was a no no if I had dogs x

Answer 29

To All the people saying rip it up. Laying fake grass has been the best thing we ever did in the garden. No more muddy paws run throughout the house. It's not just about low maintenance in the garden.  

Answer 30

I use zoflora in my hose spray gun. Last thing on a night so he doesn't go on it till its dry*. I've used zoflora for 4 years and my dogs still going strong. I use the pet zoflora

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Spray with vinegar - dog urine is alkaline, so vinegar should neutralise it.  

Answer 32

Fabric softener diluted

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I have the same problem I literally fill my watering with water and zoflora and sprinkle it on the astro turf works a treat

Answer 34

Use a dog disinfectant

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I've made a small patch of real grass for my dog. And fingers crossed she's been using it. We can't have the whole garden done in real grass, as I'd have to much concrete to dig out

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@marchal6307 Jane Everest fake grass and dogs

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Train them into going at certain times. Regular walks odd mistake might happen, or create a poop area

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Lemon kennel disinfectant is great

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Dilute with water in a watering can and just wash over every day

Answer 40

You need a specialist enzyme cleaner to soak it in

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4Malodour works like a dream. Only thing I’ve tried that works.  

Answer 42

Jeyes fluid and pet kennel disinfectant and deodoriser on amazon. We have a bigger dog and we never have that trouble now. it actually makes it cleaner then having actual grass as you cant disinfect that. Once a week in summer and once a month in winter. We use a feeder to put it in so easy and smells nice all the time.  

Answer 43

Don't get the smell on grass put down a liquid you can buy to stop dogs and cats doing the buisnes on it make a little area for him or her

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I use zoflora on my fake lawn

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Having fake plastic grass is not very environmentally friendly and supports no ecosystems, putting all these chemicals on it too is even worse!. not to mention costly. I personally hate how fake grass looks and feels, guess everyone is different but yeah from an environmental point of view a garden should be about life!  

Answer 46

Get one of those garden sprayers that hooks onto your hose- if you spray lemon scented dish soap it cuts the smell and is supposed to help the grass. I've done it in my yard and have had success. You also need to spray places that they mark that are wood- decks, furniture, trees- as the wood will hold the smell. I've also sprayed those things with white vinegar in the sprayer, but you have to be careful around the grass as it can kill the grass. Lemon scented dish soap is my favorite and it smells nice! Then I try to direct my males in particular to one area as much as possible to try to minimize the damage.  

Answer 47

We have a fully paved back garden and I spray it once a week with a cheap bio washing liquid it works better than anything else, spray it, wet it , we then brush it away.  

Answer 48

Where did you get your sofa from  

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@timepiece wowcher was a really good price and I’m sure it’s still on there!  

Answer 49

What have u got under the grass? I’ve been told sharp sand makes the smell worse if u have pets ‍♀️

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J fluid. Over night let it sink in. Or Zoflora over night

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I use zoflora once a week

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Jeyes fluid! X

Answer 53

Mine will not go on our artificial grass he pees but that's all

Answer 54

Use the zo flora disenfectant it comes in a variety of fragrances. My sister uses it to wash down her patio and she has a dog.  

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Patio is a hard sealed surface so zaflora is ok . onj grass it soaks into the sand so needs breaking down .  

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@gay66 Walker I second Zoflora. Works  

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@gil29325 I read somewhere that zoflora is really bad for your pets !  

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@acorn If you use it to clean your floors and don’t allow it to dry beforehand, then I would say yes, it would be. I would think any disinfectant, not properly diluted and dried correctly would be harmful to any pet. Tbh.  

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Please do not use zoflora it is lethal for dogs

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Liz Liz love this

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Hydrated lime and it works better than anything ive used before spread on lawn using a scoop than water until dissolved.  

Answer 57

I imagine the dog pee will eventually destroy the plastic grass. a real lawn would be a better idea if you have pets. Other than that, a designated dog area on your patio xx

Answer 58

Wow, never seen this group so judgy before  we were recommended to use granite and lime dust/10mm pieces instead of sand - no second weed membrane and to hose with water, how has it been laid?  

Answer 59

Dog pee kills real grass, use a biodegradable disinfectant.  

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@czechoslovak2 yep - this is why we are going artificial and also because the whole estate I live on has a massive problem with leather jackets, treating our garden is not enough when neighbours are infested to!  

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@phil5459 I agree, ignore the turf warriors, they haven't got a clue. I'd try a bucket of cheap biological washing powder mixed with water and see how that goes.  

Answer 60

Walk the dog .  

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Cat next door doesn't like our cat deterer. noise we cant hear .  

Answer 61

You can get a product called zeolite what stops it smelling, we brush it into the pile of grass once laid

Answer 62

I haven't had a problem with my grass, other than plug the mower in walk up and down trying to get some nice stripes in. Its full of daisies, buttercups, clover an a gift that flew over the fence-- Forget Me Nots(blue). No harmful detergents were, or ever will be used.  

Answer 63

Sell the dog lol . have you tried liquid gels

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Jeyes fluid?  

Answer 65

Designated area on patio still smells iv tried everything

Answer 66

If you try a dog pee post you can train it to go where you like. You stick it on ground. Note. Don’t smell it once you’ve opened it tho! Honestly stinks. For the smell try mixing washing detergent liquid and pour over and hose down For a while. Good luck.  

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@chafee And put it away from the grass.  

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@shrovetide exactly

Answer 67

Soap powder or zoflora

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Has it been layed properly?  

Answer 69

Are you able to hose it down every day instead of once a week? That might help. I imagine that urine will smell after a week.  

Answer 70

This is a nightmare for us with a concrete garden, we hose it down but doesn't help much. We did get a jeyes fluid type thing which worked but took the whole bottle to do the garden, I'm not buying multiple bottles a week! Such a pain!  

Answer 71

Zoflora. pet friendly when diluted properly and they do one specially for pet odours

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Thank you all those who have commented helpful comments  much appreciated!  

Answer 73

Zo flora is really toxic for dogs please do not use it

Answer 74

All depends if it’s been laid properly, was it on grano dust and what is it infilled with?  

Answer 75

Get rid of the problem lol

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@wun21 The grass, yes.  

Answer 76

I brought an artifical grass cleaner specifically for animals urine. Can get scented ones as well. It breaks the urine down and then you just leave it on or can wash it off as normal

Answer 77

Get rid of the dog .  

Answer 78

Major headache. i don't use my little garden much because of the smell. but I love the dogs. so.  

Answer 79

Don't use Zaflora is is not per safe. Use white vinegar and water. Dilute 50/50 and use a watering can. The vinegar is non toxic and a natural deodoriser and antibacterial. The smell of vinegar soon goes. Then always have a watering can with vinegar ready for dousing any toileting to keep smells under control.  

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@shrovetide you can get pet friendly Zoflora x

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@shrovetide zoflora is completely safe for pets when diluted correctly and left to completely dry x

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@shrovetide yes it is if used correctly  

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@gil29325 @kelter That's the problem. How many people know that a portion of cereals is about 4 tbs? No many as most people just pour. No one reads labels a d measures according to instructions, they guess. Herein lies a big problems for our pets who end up with associated medical conditions. Zoflora is never associated with the problems as it's marketed as 'pet safe' when it really isn't.  

Answer 80

Biological washing liquid mixed with water in watering can. Once a fortnight and jeyes fluid mixed with water in watering can once a month. I got 2 dogs and never smells now

Answer 81

You can get something to add into their water to make it less acidic, which might also lower the amoania smell , also if said dog is more hydrated it will weaken the strength of their pee. If not possibly walk out at certain times and train to pee only one end and watering can after it.  

Answer 82

For us , our hose pipe fixed to wall is next to garden n I spray down two to 3 times a day , n when they been , I can say I havnt got ant nasty oudour, I have asked visitors etc incase its me thinking there is no oudour but no so this routine works for us x

Answer 83

Create a “dog potty” area somewhere in your garden that not really used

Answer 84

Jayes fluid best thing we have used so far !  

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Biological washing powder

Answer 86

Have normal grass no smell then

Answer 87

I’ve got real grass and it use to smell a bit but for the last 2 yrs we’ve been using dog rocks, no smell and doesn’t leave brown patches.  

Answer 88

Guide dog puppies are trained to pee or busy in one area only. Anyone can train there dog to do it. Fence off a small area let the dog into it and when it does what is needed give it a treat and tell it well done good dog etc. It does involve always putting the dog into the area. But once they have been busy they can go off into the other parts of the garden.  

Answer 89

Am wondering  What with all these extra cleaning fluids soaking into the ground. How long will it be before we have problems with our streams, rivers etc being polluted.  We all know that the Careless dumping of plastic etc in our seas has resulted in, the fish that we eat, will contain particles of someone's flip flop thrown away years ago. Yuk. Don't eat much fish these days Maybe the cleaning fluid will dissolve all the Fat that accumulates in the drains.  

Answer 90

We were told a watered down jayes fluid

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@coax923 Mead Have you read the back of a Jeyes Fluid tin. You must if you have pets.  

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@shrovetide ah no I haven’t , that’s not a good recommendation from the person that layed it, especially as it’s for the run area next to the guinea pig shed. Will give that a wide berth then

Answer 91

Use a solution of one cap of lenor in a watering can of water. If any areas go black use a solution of one cap of bio washing detergent in a watering can of water. This is what I use with my pack of Springer's xx

Answer 92

Best product ever‼️ Top Dog Turf FB page

Answer 93

Yea get proper grass

Answer 94

Jeyes fluid

Answer 95

Stotfords do a fake grass cleaner ok with pets