Deodorizing & Sanitizing in El Paso, TX and Southern New Mexico
For the smell that stays behind.
Picking up waste removes most of the problem. In a hot, dry yard, urine and residue on rock, concrete and turf can keep smelling. Ask which parts of your yard and which surfaces the treatment can cover. Ask about our free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment.
- Discuss the areas needing attention
- A deodorizer for lingering odor
- A sanitizing application
- Added to a scooping visit
What's Included
What does Deodorizing & Sanitizing include?
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Discuss the areas needing attention
If odor lingers in a corner of the rock bed, along the fence or near the door, mention those spots when you ask about treatment. Confirm which areas and surfaces it can cover.
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A deodorizer for lingering odor
The deodorizer is aimed at the smell that pickup does not remove, which builds up in heat. We will tell you which product we use before we apply it.
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A sanitizing application
Ask where the sanitizer would be applied, which product would be used and how long pets and children should stay off a treated area. Confirm those details before arranging treatment.
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Added to a scooping visit
Treatment is meant for a yard that has just been picked up, so ask about adding it to a scooping visit.
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How the free treatment is put together
The free treatment starts with a sanitizer. After that comes one of two things: an enzyme deodorizer for odor, or a fly option for yards where flies are the bigger complaint. Which one fits depends on your yard and what you ask for. Ask whether the fly option is available for your yard before you count on it.
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What the words on a label mean
Deodorizer, sanitizer and disinfectant are not interchangeable words. A deodorizer is aimed at smell. Under EPA rules, a product that claims to sanitize or disinfect a surface is registered as an antimicrobial pesticide. Sanitizing is aimed at bacteria and is not meant to kill viruses. Disinfecting covers both and has to clear stricter testing, and many products are registered as both. A product that only cleans or deodorizes, with no claim to kill germs, is not one the EPA registers this way. When you ask which product would be used, its label shows whether it claims to deodorize, sanitize or disinfect.
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Getting the yard ready for a treatment
Because sanitizers are registered as pesticides, pesticide safety advice applies to them. The National Pesticide Information Center at Oregon State University suggests a simple routine for anything applied where pets live: bring the pets in first, pick up toys, chew bones, food bowls and bedding, follow the label, and keep the animals away until the treated area is completely dry. The label may ask for longer. Ask how long the specific product needs before your dogs go back out, and plan the visit around it.
When You Need It
When do you need Deodorizing & Sanitizing?
If any of this sounds familiar, it's time.
If the yard still smells after it has been picked up, the cause is usually urine and residue that soak into whatever your dogs use as their bathroom. These are times treatment can help.
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The patio smells on hot afternoons
Concrete and pavers near the back door heat up through the afternoon, and that is when odor rises. Those surfaces are a good place to start.
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You have artificial turf
Turf is popular across El Paso and Las Cruces because it needs no watering, but urine can collect in the backing and the infill. See our turf cleaning page for more.
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Several dogs share a small yard
More dogs in less space means the same spots get used again and again. Those spots are where treatment makes the most difference.
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You are starting regular service
A first visit is a good time to treat the yard, after a full cleanup. Ask about our free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment when you request a quote.
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The smell comes from under the rock
In a rock bed, urine runs between the stones to the ground underneath, where a scoop never reaches. If the smell seems to come from inside the rock rather than off the top of it, say so when you request a quote. It helps to know where the odor is before talking about treatment.
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Flies bother you more than the smell
Some yards have more of a fly problem than an odor problem. In that case, ask about the fly option in place of the deodorizer, and GP Scoops will tell you whether it is available for your yard. Our fly and wasp control page explains why regular pickup comes first.
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Your yard bakes in the afternoon sun
EPA advice for registered sanitizers and disinfectants is to follow the label, paying close attention to the contact time, which is how long the surface has to stay wet. Rock, concrete and turf in direct desert sun dry quickly. If you want to understand how a treatment will work on your yard, ask when and how it is applied, and what the label says about the surfaces you have.
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The smell peaks mid-afternoon
Notice when the odor is worst. Penn State research on synthetic surfaces found they heat up most between noon and 3 p.m. on clear, dry days with low humidity, which describes plenty of summer afternoons here. A smell that only rises in mid-afternoon points to whatever bakes in the sun, often turf or the concrete by the door, and that tells you where to point treatment first.
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A lawn or weed service treats the yard too
If someone else sprays or spreads anything on your yard, the National Pesticide Information Center suggests asking them what products they use and what the risk is to your pets. It also notes that granular lawn products may need pets kept off for 24 hours or longer while the granules dissolve and dry. Mention any other treatments when you ask about deodorizing and sanitizing, so the timing of each can be planned around the dogs.
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The dog run or doghouse holds the smell
Small enclosed spots take every visit, so odor concentrates there. CDC guidance for dog owners suggests cleaning a kennel or doghouse regularly so waste does not build up. Point those spots out when you ask about treatment, along with any side run the dogs use while you are at work.
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The smell follows the dogs inside
A dog door brings the yard into the house. CDC guidance is to clean up urine, poop or vomit indoors as soon as it happens and disinfect the area well. Outdoor treatment covers the yard side of the door, and the floor just inside is worth a closer look if that is where the smell seems to start.
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You treat the yard yourself between visits
Read the label of any store-bought product for the same things you would ask us: which surfaces it is meant for, whether it claims to sanitize or only to deodorize, and how long pets should stay off. If the label does not answer those questions, ask the maker before the dogs walk on it.
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The trash cart smells on its own
A cart holding a week of bagged waste in July can smell from across the yard, whatever the lawn looks like. Las Cruces code and Doña Ana County's ordinance both expect the container that holds pet waste to be emptied often enough to avoid a nuisance, and University of California pest guidance suggests washing cans out with soap and water now and then. If the odor you notice is strongest by the cart, say so, because it may be the cart and not the yard.
Sound familiar?
Request a quote with a few quick answers, or call and talk it through.
Why It Matters
Why book Deodorizing & Sanitizing?
- Less lingering odor
- Treats rock, concrete and turf spots
- Product explained before use
- Ask about the free treatment
Why GP Scoops
Small, local, and built for desert yards.
Owned by a former teacher
Sam spent 14 years in the classroom before starting GP Scoops, a locally owned business.
Made for desert yards
Yards here are rock, gravel, dirt and turf, often all four, and the summer heat makes waste smell more. Tell us what your yard looks like and we plan the visit around it.
More than pickup
Deodorizing and sanitizing, turf cleaning and waste stations are part of the menu. Ask about the free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment.
How It Works
Getting started with deodorizing & sanitizing
Three steps from your first message to service. You hear the price before anything starts.
Mention it in your quote request
Check Deodorizing & Sanitizing in step two of the quote form, or bring it up when you call.
We explain the product
Before anything is applied, GP Scoops tells you what product will be used and any precautions for pets and people.
Confirm the treatment plan
Ask how the treatment fits with pickup and which areas and surfaces it can cover before arranging a visit.
Reviews
What your neighbors are saying!
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews
Thanks for the love, neighbors!
Erika T. “Sam is always so courteous and sends a message with the locked gate every time he’s done. It’s been nice having someone come to pick up my dogs’ poop and spray deodorizer when needed.”
Reina V. “Very professional and reasonably priced. Has a flexible schedule and my dogs enjoy watching him clean their yard!”
Brenda G. “They are very attentive and professional.”
Krsty C. “GP SCOOPS has provided an excellent service and is always timely! My backyard is always left clean after every service which is much appreciated as my children love to play in the backyard. My yard is always cleaned in a timely manner and my pets love our scooper. Thank you for always leaving us with a clean yard and happy pups! 😊”
Gabriela S. “GP Scoops is an absolute lifesaver! It’s such a relief to have someone you can count on to take care of your yard when life gets busy. When our dog passed away, Sam went above and beyond by coming out one last time to clean the yard and offer his condolences. His kindness and compassion truly meant a lot to us. Sam is not only dependable and reliable but also someone who genuinely cares about his customers. We couldn’t recommend GP Scoops enough!”
Rudy F. “Amazing service and very helpful and responsive”
Ezra “Awesome service!!!!! Would definitely recommend”
Leticia V. “Fast friendly service!”
Karon B. “Great service very professional and efficient. Everything was done with care for a good price. They also sanitize and deodorize.”
Karina E. “I had a great experience with GP SCOOPS. Sam was fast and efficient. Communication was amazing the entire process. 10/10 recommend !!!”
Diego M. “Great experience and was able to squeeze me in before my daughter’s birthday party. Highly recommend.”
Anastasia A. “GP Scoops did an amazing job! Our yard never looked better!! Thank you so much for such amazing service, fast friendly efficient! Pricing is excellent! I was truly embarrassed about how far we let our yard go… but they took the challenge and exceeded my expectations! Highly recommend!!!!”
Ronnie H. “We had both our turf cleaned and sprayed. Wow!! Major difference in appearance and more importantly odor. The dog area now has a pleasant smell and the dogs love it too”
Melissa S. “Sam is awesome! He always lets us know on his way and when he leaves he make sure all of our gates are closed so our doggies don’t get out. He Is thorough and makes sure he leaves the yard sparkling clean! Definitely a service I appreciate!”
Steve D. “Great service, very friendly!!!”
Marlene P. “Great Turf cleaning service”
Christine P. “Very professional, reliable, and trustworthy service! Very helpful!! I recommend 10/10!”
Carissa K. “Very professional, prompt, thorough, communicative and did an amazing job cleaning our turf. Our turf looks even better than when it was installed. He made it so clean and nice, we will use their services regularly now. 💯 recommend”
Alyssia T. “GP Scoops is truly an outstanding company! Sam is incredibly responsive, polite, and professional, and it’s clear that he genuinely cares about your dog and the wellbeing of your yard. His attention to detail and commitment to keeping your space clean and safe make all the difference. If you’re looking for reliable, caring service for your pet and your home, GP Scoops is the way to go💜”
Sara S. “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GP Scoops is a lifesaver! We have six dogs, the Barkleys—and keeping up with the yard can be a challenge. GP Scoops did an amazing job on our turf. The difference was immediate: the yard looked spotless and, even better, did not smell at all afterward! Sam is fantastic with dogs and handled our big crew with ease. We truly appreciate the help in keeping our space clean and enjoyable. Highly recommend GP Scoops to any pet owner, especially those with a large pack like ours! 🐾✨ ⸻”
Brianna T. “Amazing and friendly! 10/10 recommend.”
Andrew H. “Love the service! Our yard looks and smells great.”
Paulina R. “Called GP scoops to come and sanitize & Clean this area before my Halloween party, and he did great!”
Hector R. “I have 2 small poodles, and Sam at GP Scoops cleaned and Sanitized my Turf, and did a great job! I will definitely be using him every 2-3 months.”
Mariana R. “Very quick and clean work, I have a Great Dane and he made my yard look like I don't have dogs at all!”
April F. “Sam did a great job with our turf. He was quick to respond and quick to get the job done.”
Gerardo S. “Showed up on time and did a great job! Highly recommend!”
Luis T. “Excellent service and very professional, highly recommend”
More Services
Other services from GP Scoops.
Residential Poop Scooping
Residential Poop Scooping
Dog waste picked up from your yard on a schedule that fits your dogs and your week.
Learn MoreCommercial Poop Scooping
Ask about dog waste pickup for apartment communities, HOAs and other shared properties.
Learn MoreWaste Station Installation & Service
Pet waste stations put in where dogs walk, and kept stocked and emptied.
Learn More
Deodorizing & Sanitizing FAQ
Common questions about deodorizing & sanitizing.
If your question isn't on the list, give us a call.
Is the deodorizer and sanitizer treatment really free?
GP Scoops is offering a free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment. Ask about it when you request a quote, and we will explain how it works and who it applies to.
Is the product safe for my dogs?
Ask us before your visit. We will tell you exactly which product is used and how long to keep pets and children off treated areas, so you can decide with the label in front of you.
Can I get treatment without scooping?
Treatment is meant to go on a yard that has just been picked up. Ask about your situation when you request a quote.
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
They are different steps. Cleaning removes dirt and organic matter from a surface. Sanitizing and disinfecting are separate claims about what a product does to a surface, and the EPA regulates both. A registered product's label lists the surfaces it is meant for and how long it has to stay in contact to work as directed. That is one reason pickup comes before treatment, and why asking to see the label is a fair request.
How do I get a price?
Send the short quote form or call. Price depends on details like how many dogs you have, your yard, and how often you want service, and GP Scoops goes over it with you before any service starts.
What schedules can I choose?
The quote form lets you say what you have in mind: weekly, every other week, twice a week, a one-time cleanup, or not sure yet. We talk through the options when we follow up.
What happens after I send the form?
Your request is saved so GP Scoops can follow up. You are asking GP Scoops to contact you at the number you gave, to confirm your yard, your dogs and the price.
Who owns GP Scoops?
GP Scoops is locally owned by Sam, who spent 14 years as a teacher before starting the business.
What services do you offer?
Residential poop scooping, deodorizing and sanitizing, turf cleaning, and waste station installation and service. Ask about commercial poop scooping and fly and wasp options available for your property.
Is there a free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment?
GP Scoops is offering a free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment. Ask about it when you request a quote, and we will explain how it works and who it applies to.
Deodorizing & Sanitizing
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