The smells and odors swirling within your home have recently started to increase progressively overtime, as more and more people are spending large amounts of time in these environments due to the stay-at-home orders in place in many States and Countries around the world. Undoubtedly, pet owners – specifically dog owners – may be battling the tough scent produced from dogs in their home, whether that be on flooring, surfaces, furniture, or even in the air of this indoor space. Dogs have no limitations inside their home’s, as they go wherever they please including couches, beds, pools, anywhere they can get themselves into and spread their messy (and most of the time, stinky!) joy. Dog odor is something that most dogs will emit into their indoor environments, like a home, since they have exposure too many items, surfaces, and areas within this space. These pets are notorious for being attracted to stinky spots and messes, as they are known for rubbing on miscellaneous items in the grass, mud, dirt and other smelly sources that they come across both indoors and outdoors. However, when your dog comes across these odors what can you do in your home to defend against these dog smells? In this article we are going to learn more about how to get dog smell out of house, why do dogs stink so bad, and how to tell if your house smells like a dog. 

What is Dog Odor

When it comes to dog odors or the infamous ‘dog smell’ that enters into your home from your pet, there can be several sources behind this odor that your dog is producing in your personal indoor environment. Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat by having liquid perspiration seeping from their pores and rolling off their skin as humans do, but they will emit an odor into the air. Dogs will produce oils, which are an important part of their healthy skin and hair, as well as their scent market to other animals. Along with the oils that are produced from dogs, there also contain glands in their ears and butt area (anal glands), which will produce a light yeasty smell that will be considered a body odor or dog odor for your canines. Anal glands are one of the key sources of dog odor in a canine, especially when these glands are not frequently expressed – which is done during their grooming. Dogs can secrete an odor from their anal glands if there is a buildup, and this secretion will occur mostly when they are scared or upset, according to Wikipedia.

Why Does My Dog Stink?

Stinky dogs can accumulate an odor from various sources including internal and external sources that they can deal with that will create this pungent stench on their bodies, that they will spread throughout your home. If you notice that your dog stinks all the time, it may be necessary to do some investigating to see what the underlying problem could be and what can be done to solve this issue. Some of the most likely causes behind a smelly dog can include the following; an ear infection, skin issues, anal glands, bad breath, lack of grooming, and wet dog odor.

• Ear Infection: Smelly ears are a common problem for dogs, and this can stem from problems with cleanliness, constant moisture exposure (swimming, etc.), or excessive hair on top or inside the ear canal. The ears can develop a yeasty smell that will contribute to the dog odor that is spreading within your home.
• Skin Issues: Many dogs can potentially have problems with their skin, such as a condition called canine seborrhea, where the skin will exude a musty smell. Additionally, other skin issues for dogs such as allergies, hormonal imbalances, fungus, parasites and inflammation can also lead to an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on the skin that can cause an unpleasant scent on your dog.
• Anal Glands: As we discussed previously, anal glands are known for the strong stinky smell that is emitted into the air from a dog, and they are located near a dog’s rectum. Many dogs, unfortunately, seem to have problems with their anal glands which will lead the secretion of a foul odor from this gland. Thus, it is important to have your dog’s anal glands expressed frequently to reduce this odor problem.
• Lack of Grooming: Obviously a dirty dog will be a stink dog, thus if your dog has not been groomed, they can develop this odorous dog smell in a home that will contribute to foul aromas in this indoor space. When it comes to grooming your dogs, brushing will go a long way in helping to decrease the dog smell produced from your pet in between bath times. Additionally, be sure to use the proper dog shampoo when you give your dog a bath, many dog shampoos will contain masking agents to hide the dog odors, thus you want to be sure to look for a deodorizing dog shampoo that will work to actually remove the odors from your pet.
• Wet Dog: Wet dog smell is a one of the worst odors produced from a pet that can mark the scent in a home. This wet dog smell can stem from a dog’s exposure to rain, a bath, or any moisture source that the canine gets into indoors or outdoors. As we have discussed prior, microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria will live in dog fur and when this fur gets wet the dog can leave behind fecal matter or organic chemicals in the home that will leave this unwanted scent in the home.

My House Smells Like Dog

The house has started to take a pungent turn, with dog smell roaring in the air of this space. No matter where you go inside your house the smell lingers in the air, and on your home’s surfaces such as the couch, your bed sheets, on your clothes, and literally everywhere you go inside this space. As we have discussed previously, dog smell and odors can come from a variety of sources such as ear infections, skin issues, anal gland expression, lack of grooming, and even from a wet dog that is spreading its bacteria and other microorganisms throughout the home. What can be done when the odors produced by your pet, specifically your dog, spreads rapidly throughout the indoor space of your home? What solutions are the best to use to deodorize the space, including surfaces, upholstery, flooring, and even the air in this space? Find out below, to discuss and learn more about the go-to methods to use to deodorize these surfaces quickly and safely!

How to Tell If Your House Smells Like Dog

Identifying dog smell in your home may actually be a more difficult process than you would think, as many homeowners will become completely nose blind to the odors in their home – particularly dog odors. This blocking of the odors happens in many homeowners because you get acclimated to certain odors in your environment, which will lead to the odor remaining in this space without your knowledge or implementing solutions to removing these odors. Usually, however, when it comes to detecting dog smell in your house, guests in your home may be the indicators of dog odors since they are not acclimated to this odor and it will usually hit them the moment they walk through the door of your personal indoor environment. Once you have detected dog odor in your home it will be necessary to eradicate the odor(s) at the source, whether that be on your floors, on upholstery, on surfaces, and even in the air of your home. When it comes to deodorizing all of these various surfaces in an indoor environment, you will need to use a versatile solution such as OdorKlenz to help you reclaim the smell of your home for good.

Dog Odor Remedies

Dog smells and other pet odors can really affect the smell of your home – and not in a good way! Dog smell can spread onto floors, upholstery, and even in the air. Therefore, to eradicate all dog odors from the indoor space you will need to treat all of these surfaces in the home tainted with this pungent canine aroma, and learn more about how to get rid of dog smell. Below we are going to dive deeper into the best dog odor remedies to use for each surface to eliminate all the odors from your home quickly!

• Flooring: As you may imagine, your pet spends a big portion of their day on your flooring – walking around, sleeping, or even chewing their new bone or toy. This will all leave an impact on your flooring and furthermore will require an extensive cleaning of this area. Often times, we try to clean our flooring at least every two weeks if not every week, and when you have pets it is important that this is regularly done. Scrub your floors with an effective odor-neutralizing solution to beat those stubborn, hard-to-remove pet odors from the flooring. Be sure to watch out for the different ingredients present in these floor cleaners though, as some cleaners contain harsh chemicals and fragrances that will only cover up and contaminate the surface more than its original state.
• Upholstery: Fabrics and upholstery can act like sponges, absorbing anything that comes into contact with the material. Pet odors is no exception to this, as fabrics in your home like drapes and upholstery will trap these pet odors and cling to the smell until it is properly washed. It is recommended to either launder, steam clean, or dry clean all of your fabric drapes, as well as steam cleaning upholstered furniture.
• Air: Pet odors will travel throughout your home’s air and can potentially remain trapped inside this space. Many home’s lack proper ventilation which can lead to a build-up of odors and pet dander inside the environment. There are two things that you can do to try to help alleviate this issue and remove the collected pet odors from your home. First, you will want to open up the doors and windows inside your home to help flush the odors and pet dander from the air. When you allow fresh air inside, you are letting the fresh air come and flush out the contaminated air which can help to improve the indoor air quality and the strong odors within the air. Second, switch your HVAC filter out to a high-efficiency pleated filter with a patented odor eliminating technology. The OdorKlenz HVAC Filter is unlike any other HVAC available, as it provides your filter with the capability to break down and eliminate noxious odors that come into contact with the filter. This filter also lasts for up to 6 months, rather than the average life of a standard pleated filter which is about 1 month. By switching your filter to a higher-grade filter with a patented technology for odor elimination will be helpful in reducing pet odors in your home.

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