How you deal with the odor will depend on its cause.
Remove the Cause
Once you’ve determined the cause of the odor, remove the offending material.
Its lifeless body decomposed and you began smelling that unavoidable, horrid odor as time went by.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
Hold your breath and put whatever material is causing the smell into a plastic bag and tie it shut.
Warning
Wear gloves if you’re handling decaying material directly.
Rinse with water and the odor should be gone.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
If not, repeat until the odor dissipates.
For Dog Urine
This smellcan get quite pungent, especially if it builds up.
Chances are that the deck has been a bit neglected and needs to be treated and sealed.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
you’re free to either do this yourself or hire a professional.
After that,sandit and apply oil-based wood sealer (if the deck is surfaced with wood).
This needs to be done only every five years or so.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
A hand-held power sander will make the job easier.
The solution you use can vary, depending on how strong you want to go.
Use a broom or araketilted on an angle to reach the space if it’s difficult to fit underneath.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
Chicken wire, standard screening, or wood planks installed with spacers are great options.
Be sure to check for rodents first and remove the animals from the area before sealing it off.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
