What workarounds did people try for "How to get pet urine smell out of artificial turf"?

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Community members documented 63 workarounds:
1. Hosing down the spot with water
2. hosing down the turf regularly to dilute the urine
3. dumping a bucket of water on the spot when the dog pees
4. saving shower water in a bucket to rinse the area
5. removing the turf entirely and replacing it with clover
6. Digging up the dirt and moving it to train the dog to a new spot
7. Flipping the dirt and burying the pee
8. Deep cleaning the litter box more frequently
9. Switching litter brands or using silica beads
10. Adding water to cat food to help with dehydration odors
11. Using air purifiers and low dust litter
12. Attaching small trash can fresheners to the litter box
13. Using steam cleaners
14. Using ammonia or bleach
15. Applying enzymatic pet urine cleaners like Nature's Miracle or OdoBan
16. Applying shaving cream to washable surfaces
17. Sealing the grout or replacing porous materials
18. Using enzyme cleaner
19. Making sure the area is completely dried
20. Using an ozone treatment
21. Using an enzyme cleaner and repeating treatments until the smell is removed.
22. Buying a second and third stainless steel litter box
23. Using odor gels and air purifiers in multiple rooms
24. Vacuuming couches and spraying cleaning solutions daily
25. Using baking soda and vacuuming carpets
26. Hiring a pet sitter next time
27. Using interior oil-based or shellac primers like Kilz Restoration Interior Primer on the subfloor
28. Hiring a tradesperson to refinish or replace the flooring in the entire flat for over £2k
29. Covering the damaged area with a new rug
30. Using enzyme cleaners like MisterMax Anti Icky Poo or Nature's Miracle
31. Using portable carpet cleaning machines like the Bissell Green Machine or Bissell Revolution Pet Pro
32. Renting a Rug Doctor
33. Applying household solutions like rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, or Odoban
34. Lifting the rug to let air circulate underneath and using fans to dry the spot
35. Placing a waterproof blanket under the rug to protect the floor
36. Wiping up accidents immediately with standard cleaning supplies
37. Using pee pads inside the home
38. Taking the dog out for walks twice a day
39. washing the removable covers with enzyme cleaner
40. replacing the inner foam cushions or buying new ones
41. using odor enzyme liquid by the gallon
42. applying white vinegar and baking soda or specialized odor removers like Odex
43. Addressing it as a concern with leasing agents before moving in
44. Requesting a specific pet odor treatment from professional cleaners
45. Using washable or disposable pet diapers (nappies/wraps) to prevent urine from reaching the floor.
46. Wiping up wet spots with paper towels first, then using an enzyme spray.
47. Using a cordless wet mop (like Tineco) or a small carpet/upholstery cleaner only after wiping up the initial puddle.
48. Consulting a vet for medication like Incurin or Proin to treat the incontinence.
49. using an air purifier with a carbon filter
50. switching to tofu or specialized odor-control litter
51. scooping the box 3 to 4 times a day
52. adding bicarb to the litter
53. using a large stainless steel litter box
54. opening windows daily for ventilation
55. taking the trash out immediately after cleaning the litter box
56. Painting the subfloor with an oil-based or shellac primer like Kilz or BIN to seal in the odor.
57. Spraying the entire floor and joists heavily with an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle.
58. Cutting out and completely replacing the worst sections of the OSB or plywood.
59. Gluing and screwing an additional layer of plywood over the damaged subfloor.
60. Treating the floor with bleach and painting over it with exterior gloss paint.
61. Using an outdoor enzyme cleaner
62. Using a pressure washer
63. Encouraging the dog to pee on a dirt or garden section

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