Puppy Puddles and Hardwood Floors - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Dartprincess · 09-09-2006, 01:03 PM

I am thinking about putting in Hardwood Floor but am told there not dog friendly. Minnie does have accidents once in a while. I'm told that if I don't clean it up right away it will damage the floor.

Can anyone with hardwood floor tell me there experence with them and puppy puddles???

Carol

Minnie

Gingergirlsmom · 09-09-2006, 01:08 PM

We've got hardwood floors in all but one room. Frankly, if they're going to pee I'd rather they pee there than on the carpet! As long as you clean it up quickly, you're okay!

ChestersMom · 09-09-2006, 01:38 PM

It mostly depends on whether it's real hardwood or laminate. You have to remember that dog urine is an oily substance. If it's real hardwood and has a good polyurethane coating, getting it up in a timely manner is best. The laminate is less likely to soak it up. And yes, I agree, I'd rather they have an accident on the wood than on the carpet. Just make sure you don't use a harsh chemical to clean it up. Windex has always been my favorite because it cuts the oil in the urine, the ammonia content removes the scent, and it doesn't leave a filmy residue to attract dirt.

doortego · 09-09-2006, 02:44 PM

I have hardwood floors as well and much prefer them to carpet. I'm sure the presents Little Bit leaves aren't good for them but so far everything has cleaned right up. At least I feel like they are clean and I never felt that way with carpet even without puppy accidents. Good luck to you.

Dartprincess · 09-09-2006, 03:40 PM

I'm just worried about going out for the day and her making a puddle that is when it happens the most. But it doesn't happen often. And yes I would prefer wood to clean then carpet to.

Carol

Minnie

TinyBallerina · 09-09-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartprincess

I am thinking about putting in Hardwood Floor but am told there not dog friendly. Minnie does have accidents once in a while. I'm told that if I don't clean it up right away it will damage the floor.

Can anyone with hardwood floor tell me there experence with them and puppy puddles???

Carol

Minnie

Carol,
I have Hardwood floors and Ceramic tile. My hardwood floors are sealed with a varnish. And even if an accident sat there when Balli was a puppy, it never hurt them. So I do think it depends on how they are sealed....

paulapoo · 09-09-2006, 03:55 PM

I have hardwood too. I agree with the others. As long as it's sealed well, I've never had a problem with damage.

Dartprincess · 09-09-2006, 04:09 PM

Thank you for all the reply it has helped alot. I'm getting so tried of cleaning up with carpet cleaner every few month because of kids messes and kid and hubby dragging everything in I think a hardwood floor would be easier to care for.

Carol

Minnie

RMKC · 09-09-2006, 04:25 PM

We are going to have laminate flooring put in sometime next month, hope its a good move from carpeting ! ??

RowdysMom · 09-09-2006, 07:06 PM

I don't think you will ever regret getting rid of the carpet. We put in hardwood floors a few years ago, and have never had any problems, even when we don't find the accident for a few hours - it just cleans right up - I think everyone is correct in that it has to do with the finish.

Zoiesmom11 · 09-09-2006, 07:19 PM

I have hardwood in the entry, kitchen and breakfast area and Zoie rarely pees on it. It does clean up easy, but if it was left all day and got down in the cracks between the wood, I could see it causing problems and stinking even. I don't give her run of it while I'm out though, so I don't worry about that.
I love my wood floors!! They are beautiful and get lots of compliments.

doortego · 09-09-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdysMom

I don't think you will ever regret getting rid of the carpet. We put in hardwood floors a few years ago, and have never had any problems, even when we don't find the accident for a few hours - it just cleans right up - I think everyone is correct in that it has to do with the finish.

I so agree. When they ripped up the carpet and I saw how dirty it was underneath, I swore I'd never put carpet in again. I do still have it in my bedrooms but since its just my husband and I, there is not a lot of traffic in the bedrooms. I know that a large part of the stuff under the carpet is where the pad breaks down because of the friction but you just know all that dirt & dust can't be good for our lungs. I even have hardwood in my kitchen and one of my bathrooms.

I think you will be pleased with it. Good luck.

BabyFidgette · 09-09-2006, 08:35 PM

My hardwood floors are sealed too. Don't know with what since I bought the house new. But, I do have to agree with others about her peeing on them than on the carpet. Sometimes I do miss a puddle, and the pee crystalizes...it doesn't even soak in. Which is great!

BabyFidgette · 09-09-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartprincess

Thank you for all the reply it has helped alot. I'm getting so tried of cleaning up with carpet cleaner every few month because of kids messes and kid and hubby dragging everything in I think a hardwood floor would be easier to care for.

Carol

Minnie

Be careful with hubby dragging stuff. They do scratch easily from dragging stuff on the floor. But Baby's nails don't cause any problems, thank God cuz she runs on them like a bat out of hell.

lucindaw. · 09-09-2006, 10:28 PM

Have you considered dog pantie diapers for her? We got rid of our carpet, laid laminate, and also put Lucinda in dog diapers when she is running around the house. She looks so cute in all the different patterns that we bought off the net plus we don't worry about an pee accidents. You won't regret getting rid of the carpet and with her in a dog diaper you will have no worries at all!

09-09-2006, 01:03 PM	#1
Dartprincess Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 916	Puppy Puddles and Hardwood Floors I am thinking about putting in Hardwood Floor but am told there not dog friendly. Minnie does have accidents once in a while. I'm told that if I don't clean it up right away it will damage the floor. Can anyone with hardwood floor tell me there experence with them and puppy puddles??? Carol Minnie

09-09-2006, 01:08 PM	#2
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	We've got hardwood floors in all but one room. Frankly, if they're going to pee I'd rather they pee there than on the carpet! As long as you clean it up quickly, you're okay! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

09-09-2006, 03:55 PM	#7
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I have hardwood too. I agree with the others. As long as it's sealed well, I've never had a problem with damage. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

09-09-2006, 04:25 PM	#9
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	We are going to have laminate flooring put in sometime next month, hope its a good move from carpeting ! ?? __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

09-09-2006, 07:06 PM	#10
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I don't think you will ever regret getting rid of the carpet. We put in hardwood floors a few years ago, and have never had any problems, even when we don't find the accident for a few hours - it just cleans right up - I think everyone is correct in that it has to do with the finish. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

09-09-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	It mostly depends on whether it's real hardwood or laminate. You have to remember that dog urine is an oily substance. If it's real hardwood and has a good polyurethane coating, getting it up in a timely manner is best. The laminate is less likely to soak it up. And yes, I agree, I'd rather they have an accident on the wood than on the carpet. Just make sure you don't use a harsh chemical to clean it up. Windex has always been my favorite because it cuts the oil in the urine, the ammonia content removes the scent, and it doesn't leave a filmy residue to attract dirt.

09-09-2006, 02:44 PM	#4
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I have hardwood floors as well and much prefer them to carpet. I'm sure the presents Little Bit leaves aren't good for them but so far everything has cleaned right up. At least I feel like they are clean and I never felt that way with carpet even without puppy accidents. Good luck to you.

09-09-2006, 03:40 PM	#5
Dartprincess Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 916	I'm just worried about going out for the day and her making a puddle that is when it happens the most. But it doesn't happen often. And yes I would prefer wood to clean then carpet to. Carol Minnie

09-09-2006, 04:09 PM	#8
Dartprincess Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 916	Thank you for all the reply it has helped alot. I'm getting so tried of cleaning up with carpet cleaner every few month because of kids messes and kid and hubby dragging everything in I think a hardwood floor would be easier to care for. Carol Minnie

09-09-2006, 07:19 PM	#11
Zoiesmom11 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 181	I have hardwood in the entry, kitchen and breakfast area and Zoie rarely pees on it. It does clean up easy, but if it was left all day and got down in the cracks between the wood, I could see it causing problems and stinking even. I don't give her run of it while I'm out though, so I don't worry about that. I love my wood floors!! They are beautiful and get lots of compliments.

09-09-2006, 08:35 PM	#13
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	My hardwood floors are sealed too. Don't know with what since I bought the house new. But, I do have to agree with others about her peeing on them than on the carpet. Sometimes I do miss a puddle, and the pee crystalizes...it doesn't even soak in. Which is great! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

09-09-2006, 10:28 PM	#15
lucindaw. Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: shawnee ks Posts: 95	Have you considered dog pantie diapers for her? We got rid of our carpet, laid laminate, and also put Lucinda in dog diapers when she is running around the house. She looks so cute in all the different patterns that we bought off the net plus we don't worry about an pee accidents. You won't regret getting rid of the carpet and with her in a dog diaper you will have no worries at all!