It's not fragrance covering it up. Odarid uses a hydrogen peroxide formula that breaks down the uric acid crystals and odour-causing bacteria at the source. Spray until the area's fully saturated, leave it to work, no scrubbing needed, and once it's dry the smell is gone for good rather than creeping back.

Yes for anything indoors, carpet, rugs, upholstery, bedding, hard floors and concrete are all fair game for Odarid. Artificial grass is a different job though: urineFREE is built to reach down into the turf backing where the smell actually sits, so that's the one to grab for the lawn.

Yes. Pets return to the same spot because they can still smell trace pheromones long after we can't. Odarid's hydrogen peroxide formula breaks those down completely, so there's no scent trail left to draw them back.

For older, ingrained urine you'll usually want two heavy applications. Spray it on generously, let it work until the foaming stops, then check if any smell's left — if it is, give it a second round. That foaming is Odarid breaking down the built-up uric acid, so needing a second go on tough old stains is completely normal.

On old urine you'll see it foam as it works — that's the hydrogen peroxide breaking down the uric acid and bacteria causing the smell. Once it stops foaming and the smell's gone, it's done. Fresher accidents may not foam as much since the bacteria hasn't built up yet, but you'll still notice the smell lifting as it dries.

Yes — it's got surfactants in it so it cleans well beyond pet accidents. Use it neat, or dilute about 100ml into a bucket of warm water for mopping floors or wiping out cages and crates.

Yes, it's not just for pet accidents — it handles wine, coffee, blood, food spills and vomit too. Same method: saturate, leave it to work, then blot or rinse.

Yes — that's really what Odarid is. Instead of masking the smell with fragrance, its hydrogen peroxide formula breaks down into water and oxygen as it works, targeting the actual cause (uric acid crystals and odour-causing bacteria) rather than covering it up.

We'd recommend against it — running it through a machine dilutes it and cuts down how well it works. Spray it on neat first, leave it to break down the odour, then go over the area with your carpet machine as normal once that's done.

Yes — Odarid's hydrogen peroxide formula is safe to use outdoors on turf. If turf odour is a regular issue though, our urineFREE Artificial Grass Cleaner is purpose-built for it and might suit you better long-term.

Yes, Odarid can be used on wooden floors. As with any new surface, we'd suggest testing a small, hidden patch first to make sure there's no reaction with the finish before treating the whole area.

A UV blacklight torch is the easiest way to find it — we stock one in our store. Turn off the lights and run it over the carpet in a darkened room; any hidden urine will show up under the UV light. Treat those spots generously with Odarid, making sure you saturate right through so the uric acid is properly broken down. Your nose is a good guide too — old urine has a pungent smell that clears once it's treated. If you can still smell it afterwards, just give it a second application.

Yes — Odarid's hydrogen peroxide formula breaks down the same uric acid and bacteria that cause the odour, whatever pet (or pest) it's come from, so it works the same way on rodent accidents as it does on cat and dog ones.

Regular upkeep is the key — rinse off solids, then treat with urineFREE Artificial Grass Cleaner, which reaches down into the turf backing where the smell actually sits (a hose alone won't get there). For stronger build-up, Odarid Non Fragrant also works well on turf. Treating it regularly rather than waiting for the smell to show up keeps it from building up in the first place.

Left untreated it doesn't really go away on its own — the uric acid crystals can sit in carpet, underlay or concrete for months or even years, flaring up again whenever it's humid. Odarid short-circuits that: spray it on and it's breaking those crystals down within 30–60 seconds, so there's nothing left to smell once it's dry.

They do the same basic job — both create a barrier that helps fabric shed spills and resist staining — but protectME is made in Australia and is safe around pets and kids once it's dried. If you're after an alternative to Scotchgard, it's a straightforward swap for upholstery, carpet and other soft furnishings.

It glows a yellowish-green under UV light, even once it's dried and you can't see or smell it. That's what makes the UV torches we stock so handy for finding every spot before you treat it — especially useful for end-of-tenancy checks.

Keep pets and kids off until the area until it is fully dry, usually a few hours, longer in cold or damp weather. Once it's dry, it's safe for the whole household, pets included.

No. Air fresheners mask the smell with fragrance. Odarid's hydrogen peroxide formula actually breaks down the bacteria and uric acid causing it, so there's nothing left to creep back once the scent fades, unlike a supermarket spray.

No, Odarid is a clear, colour-safe formula that's gentle on standard carpets and fabrics. Because materials and dyes vary, we'd always suggest a quick patch test on a hidden corner first.

Yes, always spot-test, especially anywhere that's already had other cleaning products used on it. Odarid won't affect carpet or fabric in its natural, untreated state, but we can't guarantee how it'll react with whatever's already been applied, so a quick test on an inconspicuous spot first is the safe move.

You can, but go easy — if the litter stays constantly soaked it may be a bit much for sensitive paws. Best as a periodic freshen-up rather than a daily soak.

No — they're different things. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, which is why Odarid won't bleach or discolour most carpets and fabrics (though we'd still always suggest a patch test first). Bleach is much harsher on colours and fibres.

No, Odarid uses hydrogen peroxide rather than enzymes — a different technology that also breaks down uric acid and odour-causing bacteria at the source. It's safe for pets and family once the treated area is fully dry, the same as our enzyme-based products like urineFREE.

It's made for colourfast fabrics like curtains, blinds and drapes, so it's not designed to go on carpet. If you do get a bit of overspray on the carpet, wipe or blot it up straight away, and always spot-test an inconspicuous area first if you're ever unsure.

The hydrogen peroxide smell is mild and dissipates quickly, but we'd still suggest keeping pets out of the room while you're spraying and until the area's dry, same as with any cleaning product. Once it's fully dry, it's safe for pets and family as always.

Some scent while it's wet is normal and part of it working, but it shouldn't be overpowering if mixed at the right dilution (750ml concentrate to 5 litres of water). It fades as the turf dries, usually within a day, and a light hose-down or rain helps it along without undoing the treatment. Keep pets off until it's dry. If you'd rather have no fragrance at all, Odarid Non Fragrant is also safe on artificial grass and breaks the odour down rather than masking it.

Orders are packed and shipped right here in New Zealand. Most North Island addresses land within a few working days; some South Island areas take a little longer depending on courier runs.

Message us with the surface and the mess and we'll point you to the right kit, before you open a second bottle you didn't need.

Yes, we supply property managers and cleaning contractors across NZ with bulk orders of Odarid for end-of-tenancy pet odour treatment. Message us for more info.

We're based in the Manawatū, and for now we sell online only through our website and Trade Me — no bricks-and-mortar stockists. That keeps us able to ship NZ-wide quickly direct from us to you.