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My husband bought a nice braided rug last week to replace the ugly wore out thing we've had in our livingroom for awhile. It is just perfect.
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The old dog pee'd on it, twice now. Yesterday I aired it out on the clothes line after blotting it down with Basic-G. Then I brought it in and sprayed it down with carpet freshner - only for her to do it again last night. (she's 14 years old and has NO bladder control, she pee's where she lays...)
Today it is raining so I can't hang it out. I blotted it down with Basic-G again, and sprayed the freshner, but I still smell that musty yucky smell. Any ideas for me? Thanks!
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You might try spraying it down with one part white vinegar to one part water. I don't know what Basic G is, but there are enzyme-based cleaners from the vet, petstores, and the pet section of Wal-Mart that have worked very well for us. These are also great for vomiting accidents (we've had lots of those), and a neighbor borrowed ours and successfully got some very bad poop accident smells out of her car seats.  . The price per bottle is high-ish, but you dilute it significantly, so the bottle lasts a very long time.
Hope that helps.
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When we have a peed on rug (potty training twins :p) - we always spray it with tea tree oil + water. Just a few drops of tto in the spray bottle.
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Lisa -
Do they make doggie Depends?
Peace,
Nancy
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I have no suggestions for you....but maybe your dog and mine need to form a support group.
We've got the exact same problem here--only her location has been worse....way worse......our bed 
The comments from dh would need to be  !
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I second the vinegar water spray our 16 year old dog had that issue too. It's been 2 months and I still miss him  but not the smell  Annie
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Lisa,
I found a product at Wal-Mart that works pretty well on urine messes...actually, any mess that involves bodily fluids (poop and vomit, too).
It's called Kids & Pets. You just pour it on the soiled area and let it air-dry. I always sop up as much as I can with a rag or cloth diaper first. It's worked pretty well in our house, as long as the stains aren't really old. I'm thinking of calling a professional to deal with those b/c we're not ready to re-carpet just yet.
You can also use it in the laundry and in carpet cleaners.
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Our friends have a Yorkie that wouldn't potty train--it wears a diaper all the time. Not sure if that's an option for your dog, but it might beat washing your rug daily! 
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