Ammonia is a basic compound that is dangerous and can be toxic in large quantities. Ammonia is produced through the decomposition or decomposition of animals and plants, including the breakdown of proteins in urine. Pets and cleaning products are two common ways that humans come into contact with ammonia.
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Method 1 of 3: Neutralizing Ammonia in Pets
Step 1. Wipe up the urine stain
Use a few paper towels to wipe it off as soon as you find a urine stain. Stand or slide the tissue to increase its absorbency. Try to absorb as much urine as possible before continuing.
Step 2. Make a neutralizing mixture
Mix some white vinegar with water. Transfer the ingredients to a spray bottle or cleaning bucket. Spray or pour the solution onto the urine affected area. If the area is on carpet, use a large cleaning mixture.
You should use enough solution to cover all areas of the urine stain. You have to be careful not to let the solution get under the floor
Step 3. Let the mixture work
Wait 10 minutes. Go back and wipe the area again with a tissue. If you have a large washcloth, you can use that too. It is not recommended to use a lot of washcloths as the ammonia may be difficult to remove.
Step 4. Clean the area
Allow the area to dry until it is slightly damp. Spray baking soda on the area. Let the baking soda sit for 15 minutes. Baking soda is a weak base that dissolves dirt and grease with water effectively.
Place the bucket over the area to be cleaned while the baking soda is cleaning the area. This will prevent your pet from passing through the area
Step 5. Use a vacuum cleaner on the area
You should have removed a lot of urine that smells of ammonia. If it still smells, you'll need to do it again to get rid of the odor in the area or use a commercial product.
Step 6. Purchase a commercial pet stain remover
The main use of a commercial product is to ensure that it removes the smell of ammonia. Cats, in particular, will urinate in the same location if they smell their urine. Purchase products that suit your pet specifically rather than buying an “all animals” stain remover. Try to use natural products that will not harm your pet or yourself.
Use the cleaner according to the instructions on the package. Repeat as needed. Read the safety measures to ensure that the product does not contain harmful ingredients
Method 2 of 3: Neutralizing Ammonia in Stables
Step 1. Protect your horse
Make sure your horse is in a well-ventilated stable, even in winter. There is not enough ventilation in the hallways. Each cage must have at least one hole of 0.3 meters to ensure that ammonia gas can escape from the cage.
In high concentrations, ammonia can cause breathing problems and even death
Step 2. Make sure your cage has a good drainage system
Generally, a good drainage system is created by installing a cage mat. Make sure you clean the bottom of the mat at least once a week.
Step 3. Choose a cage base that easily absorbs liquid
Wheat straw has been shown to reduce ammonia. Kenaf fiber can also help reduce the amount of ammonia. The most absorbent material is a porous base such as compacted soil, clay, or even rock dust.
Use a cage bottom that is very tight or without gaps to prevent urine from seeping into the floor under the plinth
Step 4. Prepare the cage
Remove the horse from the stable for daily cleaning. Remove any pedestals that are full of urine and throw them away. It is important to let the horse out of the stable when cleaning or preparing the ammonia neutralizer.
Step 5. Mix your bedding with an ammonia-neutralizing product
You can use diatomaceous earth or a clinoptilolite-based product. This increases the absorbency of the material and reduces the amount of bacteria that will turn into ammonia. Use a 1:8 ratio for ammonia neutralizing agents.
Step 6. Spread the base of the cage
Use a sturdy shovel and place two base shovels into the cage. Spread the base of the cage with a shovel. Continue shoveling and spreading the base of the cage two shovels apart. If you leave your horse in the stable all night, use a pad that is about 10 to 15 cm thick.
If the horse is in and out of the stable and you have a mat, cover the mat with about 5 cm thick mat
Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Up Ammonia Spills
Step 1. Make a dry mixture
Mix a balanced amount of sodium bicarbonate, cat litter, and dry sand. Keep it in a bucket near your workplace. Some people may try to dilute the spill and use the mixture to clean up the spilled areas.
- Liquid ammonia is a commonly used cleaning agent. You can dilute the spilled ammonia with water and use the mixture as a cleaner for a while. You must add water in a high ratio to ammonia. So if you spill too much ammonia, use a dry mix.
- The combination of these basic ingredients is a safe way to contain and dispose of large amounts of liquid ammonia.
Step 2. Look for a weak acid
Acidic or alkaline compounds can be used to neutralize the ammonia making it safer to clean. You can use a hydrochloric or sulfuric neutralizer. Applying these products to the spill will result in a chemical reaction that will neutralize the ammonia.
Look for an ammonia neutralizer. Some brands develop acid mixtures that are used to neutralize ammonia
Step 3. Identify the ammonia spill
Cover spills with dry spill mixture. You should use enough spill mix so that the surface is completely dry. Wait for the mixture to absorb the liquid.
Step 4. Transfer the mixture to a container
Use a mask while doing this process. If possible, place this compound in a fume hood. Turn on the fume hood for the rest of the process.
Throw this mixture straight into your outdoor trash can if you don't have a fume hood
Step 5. Make a liquid cleanser
Fill the bucket with cold water. Slowly add the liquid neutralizer to the cold water. Only add a tenth of the chemical neutralizer to the water.
- If you add too much, the neutralizer will still work, but may require more water at the site of the spill.
- Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds.
Step 6. Use the liquid neutralizer
Add a small amount of the pre-made liquid mixture to the spill. Add little by little. On the surface, wipe it well with a clean mop. Let the spill area dry before cleaning a second time.
- When cleaning a second time, use water and a surface cleaner to make sure the spill area is completely clean.
- Never use bleach to clean ammonia because the chemicals combined will produce toxic gases that are harmful to humans.
