How to Remove a Dead Animal Smell With Household Items
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A face mask prevents germs from being inhaled.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
Protect yourself from germs and bacteria present on animal carcasses or in feces and urine. Wear a face mask to avoid inhalation of dust and dirt from feces. Use rubber gloves and old clothes that can be thrown out afterward to provide a protective barrier for your skin. - 2). Remove dead animal carcasses with a shovel. Dispose of the carcasses in a sealed trash bag.
- 3). Fill a spray bottle with water. Spray the floor where the dead animal was, as well as the surrounding area. Wetting the floor prevents germ-laden dust from becoming airborne as you clean up and deodorize the area.
- 4). Pick up rodent feces and wipe away urine stains with paper towels. Discard in a trash bag.
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Bleach gets rid of dead animal smell while cleaning the surface.Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Pour 1/2 cup of bleach into a bucket. Add 1/2 gallon of hot water. Mop the floor to clean, sanitize and deodorize it. - 6). Aim an electric fan toward the floor. Turn it on to aid the drying process. Open nearby windows to allow fresh air to circulate and remove any remaining odor.
