New From Poo Patrol: Yard Deodorizing Service

We have some news, and for once it does not involve a scooper. Poo Patrol now offers a yard deodorizing service across our entire service area, from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to Des Moines, Waterloo, and Dubuque. It is the answer to a question we have heard in a hundred backyards: "the yard is clean... so why does it still smell?"

The problem scooping can't finish

Here is the honest truth about dog odor, from the people who deal with more of it than anyone in Iowa. Removing waste removes the source, but weeks and months of deposits leave something behind: the smell itself, settled into the grass, the thatch layer, the soil, and especially hard surfaces like patios and dog runs. Most of the year you barely notice. Then July arrives, the humidity climbs, and the whole backyard announces itself.

Sprays from the big box store mostly fight that smell with a stronger smell. That works about as well in a yard as it does in a teenager's bedroom.

What the new service does

Yard deodorizing is applied by our techs right after your yard is scooped, when treatment can reach the surfaces instead of sitting on top of the problem. The treatment is pet-safe, made for the spaces dogs live and play in, and it works on the odors at their source rather than perfuming over them.

Where it makes the biggest difference:

• The potty corner and fence line, where traffic concentrates
• Patios, decks, and concrete, which hold odor longer than grass
• Dog runs and kennels, the highest-traffic zones of any yard
• Artificial turf, which drains liquids but holds onto smells; if you have a turf yard, deodorizing is the maintenance step that changes everything

How to add it

Easy: it is an add-on to any scooping plan, weekly or otherwise, and you can also pair it with a one-time cleanup. Hosting a graduation party or a backyard barbecue? A cleanup plus deodorizing the week before is the full fresh-start package. Current customers can add it with a text, and new customers can mention it when requesting a free quote, or just ask us at (319) 420-7667.

FAQ

Is it safe for my dog and kids?

Yes. We use pet-safe products intended for the spaces dogs live in, applied by trained techs. Ask us anytime if you want the product details for your yard.

Will one treatment fix a smelly yard?

One treatment after a full cleanup makes a real difference, especially on hard surfaces and turf. Yards with years of buildup or heavy summer use do best with regular treatments during the warm months, and we will recommend a schedule with your quote.

Does it replace scooping?

Never. Deodorizing treats what waste leaves behind; scooping removes the waste itself. They are a team, like us and your dog.

Your nose deserves this

A clean yard should smell like one. Get a free quote and add deodorizing in one click, or call or text (319) 420-7667.