A plastic dog kennel is ideal for crate training a new puppy or a dog that was never housebroken. It is also a must when traveling. However, when plastic is saturated with urine and/or feces and not immediately or properly cleaned, it will absorb the bad smell. It is possible to get rid of the odor, even after trying multiple products. Use these easy ways to get rid of a bad smell in a plastic dog crate, and clean and deodorize an indoor kennel instead of keeping it in storage or getting rid of it altogether.
Necessary Supplies
When trying to get rid of a bad smell in a plastic dog crate, purchase a product made especially for pet odors and stains. It should be an enzyme cleaner that works to completely get rid of the cause of the smell along with the terrible odor. Even if it is labeled for use on carpeting or other fabrics, it will work to get rid of a bad smell in a plastic dog crate. Also required is a damp rag, a bucket, dish soap and warm water.
Procedure
Get rid of a bad smell in a plastic dog crate by first cleaning the enclosure from top to bottom. It must be completely clean to get rid of a bad smell. If the source of the odor remains, it will not smell clean no matter which products are used to cover it up. Use a citrus-scented product to simply cover the smell and the plastic dog crate will smell like fruit and urine and/or feces. All it takes is a bucket of warm soapy water and a rag. Clean it inside and out before continuing.
Once the plastic dog crate is definitely clean, spray the inside with an enzyme cleaner of choice. Allow it to remain on the surface for about thirty minutes. Rinse and ring out the soapy rag, and use it to once again wipe down the inside of the plastic dog crate. The enzyme cleaner should take care of the bad smell. If traces of the odor still exist, repeat this process, but allow the enzyme cleaner to remain inside the plastic dog crate for about an hour. Soak it thoroughly. Go back and wipe it down, and completely rinse away the cleaner. If this process does not work, nothing will.
Try Simple Solution Stain & Odor Remover Extreme
The product I use to get rid of bad pet odors and the smell of urine and/or feces in my dog’s plastic crate is Simple Solution Stain & Odor Remover Extreme. It contains non-pathogenic bacteria and natural enzymes. It works exceptionally well to clean pet stains on the carpets in my home, and it leaves behind a clean, fresh scent. Look for this product online, or visit a popular department store especially for pets. This is by far the best product I have ever used to get rid of a bad smell caused by my dog and cat, and it removes stains as well. Best of all, it is made in the USA, and it includes a money back guarantee upon proof of purchase. Give it a try, and get rid of a bad smell in your pet’s plastic crate as well as in your home.