Argh.. My rug stinks!

[TheFantasticFixit]

DD1 is coming to the end of potty training but had an accident (wee) on the rug 3 days ago. I've scrubbed it but it bloody stinks of ammonia and, dare i say it, a little bit fishy. I've used carpet cleaner, bio washing powder, and I can't understand why it still smells so much. I've tried drenching it, i've part dried it with a towel and now it is air drying, in situ.

Is there anything else i can do? I can still smell eau de stink..

Did you use hot water to wash? That can set the smell in.

Try sprinkling on bicarbonate of soda, leave for a bit then vacuum.

I always used cold water with a bit of fairy liquid and a good slug of white vinegar on wee- vinegar neutralises the smell. Soak up as much as you can before cleaning it too.

Obv wait until it's dry before using bicarbonate.

Get some pet accident cleaner - I like the Simple Solutions one best

CMOT beat me to it. Simple Solutions Urine Destroyer is magical stuff.

I'm definitely getting some of that pet stuff then! Fab, thank you.

And yes, i did use hot water... Gah.

Typically we have the HV visiting tomorrow so i've stocked up on reed diffusers until it dries out properly or i can get some of that pet stuff on it!

Thanks everyone

how big is it? Would it fit in your washing machine?

Sadly not, it's a large, wool, living room rug. Her bedroom ones have been saved a couple of times by the washing machine. Bloody potty training.. Argh