bballj Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi all, Just wanted to gauge opinions on this matter, I have searched and searched this forum and others and struggling to find up to date answers etc. I live in an apartment and recently put a Pet Loo in the pen she stays in at night (it's in the garage) and she has been using it perfectly, stupid me left it too long in between cleans (2 weeks) before i emptied it and washed it and the grass... I have since use White Vinegar and washed it with hot water to try and eliminate the foul odour it releases but it just isn't going away... Did I leave it too late to clean it and the grass has pretty much gone bad now? I have read many articles and opinions on these and people struggle with outdoor ones, so you can imagine how an indoor one would go with smells. In reality, has anyone found a full proof way to maintain these artificial grass toilets? I have tried pee pads but my pup just tears them up, why can't she just understand me and she use them for peeing haha. Thank you for any responses in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, bballj said: I have tried pee pads but my pup just tears them up, Conni pads. Machine washable- we wash ours with Canesten and they come out smelling very clean- and very easy to manage. As for the fake grass/pet loo.. I'd bin it. Personally, I can't see the appeal in having a drawer full of dog urine to deal with Edited February 6, 2017 by Maddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I used an artificial toilet in my girls puppy pen for the first few months. I found the best bet was go to bunnings and get your own turf and have multiples. You can pick up a square for around $20 which is enough for a couple of sections. I was swapping mine daily and hosing and disinfecting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballj Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Maddy said: Conni pads. Machine washable- we wash ours with Canesten and they come out smelling very clean- and very easy to manage. As for the fake grass/pet loo.. I'd bin it. Personally, I can't see the appeal in having a drawer full of dog urine to deal with Hi Maddy, Wow, they look awesome, how often are you having to wash them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 We use two towels over the top and that way, we just switch out the towels every day and wash the Conni pad every second day. Towels and pad go straight in the wash and because we have a few sets, there's always a fresh set. It's really no more work than any other laundry and it's also a lot more portable, in case you have to travel with the dog or confine it to a crate for some reason.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Try using Biozet liquid (diluted in a spray bottle or watering can). I've found it pretty good at removing the urine smell. Otherwise try Pming @juice on here as her back garden is AT, she's had three large dogs and the grass is still going great after at least 5 years (I can't remember when she put it down exactly). Juice goes to great lengths to keep it in tip top shape Edited February 7, 2017 by Stormy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Its actually been 9 years! can't believe it. i use chlorine watered down and slosh it over , nothing else gets rid of the smell, i have tried disenfectant, vineger etc And no idea what i pressed by mistake to get this quote box and cant get rid of it! Quote Edited February 7, 2017 by juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) I used one called The Spotty Potty for the first 3yrs for my dog, it had rubber "grass" and an absorbent pad underneath, cant rate it high enough as once it was washed (just mostly a simple hose and sometimes a spray with some natural cleaner) had no smell whatsoever. My sister had a pet loo with synthetic grass for her chi and omg no matter how much they washed it, it always stank to high heaven so it went in the bin fast. Edited February 7, 2017 by Alibi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Alibi said: I used one called The Spotty Potty for the first 3yrs for my dog, it had rubber "grass" and an absorbent pad underneath, cant rate it high enough as once it was washed (just mostly a simple hose and sometimes a spray with some natural cleaner) had no smell whatsoever. My sister had a pet loo with synthetic grass for her chi and omg no matter how much they washed it, it always stank to high heaven so it went in the bin fast. Great tip - I've been searching for a solution for my next litter. It looks nice and low too...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballj Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Alibi said: I used one called The Spotty Potty for the first 3yrs for my dog, it had rubber "grass" and an absorbent pad underneath, cant rate it high enough as once it was washed (just mostly a simple hose and sometimes a spray with some natural cleaner) had no smell whatsoever. My sister had a pet loo with synthetic grass for her chi and omg no matter how much they washed it, it always stank to high heaven so it went in the bin fast. Thanks Alibi, I'll look into that one too... is it true it turns the urine into a gel? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 It is very low and quiet large, I loved the height as it had to be low enough for a toy breed pup but big enough where there is room to avoid standing on the edge and peeing off the side lol. No gel, it consists of the base, which then you lay down a spotty potty pee pad then fit the plastic grate ontop, then lay the rubber grass/mat on the grate. I would pick the poos up twice a day and change the pad about 3 times a week and hose the mat, it was only $20 for a extra mat so I had two in rotation, hose the dirty one, leave it in the sun to dry with the other already clean one going straight back down. Worked great! Would still be using it now if we didn't move into a place with a yard. My pet warehouse has them cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Sounds perfect @Alibi thank you so much for the info. So I need the kit plus a spare mat plus extra pads? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just ordering on line now! MPW has a spare grass mat as a bonus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just looking at the Aldi catalogue, they have a children's 1m x 1m Conni pad on sale from 15 Feb for $40. I might look at getting a couple as I go through so many pee pads with 4 dogs using them at the moment (my fences are useless so they are all inside unless I'm outside supervising) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, The Spotted Devil said: Sounds perfect @Alibi thank you so much for the info. So I need the kit plus a spare mat plus extra pads? They often have specials on the pads too, I used to buy the box of 100 which would last for ages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Alibi said: They often have specials on the pads too, I used to buy the box of 100 which would last for ages. Good to know! I ended up getting the 25 as that's likely enough - depending on litter size - to get me started. So appreciate the heads up - have been looking for a solution for ages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballj Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 23 hours ago, Alibi said: It is very low and quiet large, I loved the height as it had to be low enough for a toy breed pup but big enough where there is room to avoid standing on the edge and peeing off the side lol. No gel, it consists of the base, which then you lay down a spotty potty pee pad then fit the plastic grate ontop, then lay the rubber grass/mat on the grate. I would pick the poos up twice a day and change the pad about 3 times a week and hose the mat, it was only $20 for a extra mat so I had two in rotation, hose the dirty one, leave it in the sun to dry with the other already clean one going straight back down. Worked great! Would still be using it now if we didn't move into a place with a yard. My pet warehouse has them cheap. Awesome, I drove past My pet warehouse today haha could of picked one up... the ones from America use real grass where this one seems to be a rubber grass mat which is cool and yeah the free on helps... I have 100 pee pads so I am assuming I could use them in it too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 9 hours ago, bballj said: Awesome, I drove past My pet warehouse today haha could of picked one up... the ones from America use real grass where this one seems to be a rubber grass mat which is cool and yeah the free on helps... I have 100 pee pads so I am assuming I could use them in it too. Yeah I would sometimes use the normal pee pads if I wasn't organised enough to order the others in time, it's just you need to use two of them to cover the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 23 hours ago, dianeburms said: Looking for some information on synthetic grass for my garden usage, does anyone have experience with installation on medium strips, roundabouts, public areas?Products, thickness used and longevity any information on previous experiences would be greatThanks in advance I can't remember where I saw the warning but synthetic grass gets HOT. Real grass transpires so there's evaporative cooling. Fake grass just absorbs solar radiation and converts it to heat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, sandgrubber said: I can't remember where I saw the warning but synthetic grass gets HOT. Real grass transpires so there's evaporative cooling. Fake grass just absorbs solar radiation and converts it to heat. I have seen this too. I think it was in an article about designing children’s play areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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