How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Artificial Turf
Quick answer: To get dog urine smell out of artificial turf, remove waste and rinse fresh spots regularly. Turf Minders uses Wysiwash, whose mixed hypochlorous-acid solution is labeled for deodorizing surfaces and eliminating urine and fecal odors. In Tucson’s heat, material held in the infill can be a source of lingering smell — a professional deodorizing or sanitizing treatment reaches down into the infill where household sprays cannot.
Why does artificial turf smell like dog urine?
Urine drains through the turf blades and soaks into the infill underneath. Bacteria break it down and release ammonia-like odors — and Tucson’s intense heat accelerates that process, which is why the smell often gets worse in summer. Rinsing the surface alone rarely fixes it because the odor source is below the blades.
What actually works
- Rinse regularly to dilute fresh urine before it sets.
- Use a turf-appropriate, label-directed treatment. Turf Minders uses the Wysiwash hypochlorous-acid system rather than an enzyme deodorizer.
- Treat the infill, not just the surface. This is where professional equipment makes the difference.
- Sanitize periodically with a label-directed treatment for the surface and use case.
When to call a professional
If the smell keeps coming back despite rinsing and sprays, the odor is embedded in the infill. Our Refresh (deodorizing) and Reset (sanitizing) services apply Wysiwash through the turf and infill for label-directed odor control and sanitation.