Why Your Home Needs Reliable Pet Odor and Stain Removal

Why Your Home Needs Reliable Pet Odor and Stain Removal

Pets in the home can be one of the biggest causes of odor problems in the home. Has your pet left scent marks of urination or defecation on your furniture, carpet, or floors? If the answer is yes, you are going to need a strong pet odor and stain removal system.
 
Methods to Avoid
 
The last thing you want to do if you have pet odors already in your home, is to clean the urine odors from carpet with a steam cleaner. Many people make the mistake of using this machine to clean floors and it does more damage to your carpet and the odor and stains will probably not go away. Instead, the heat will permanently bond the odor in the stain into the fibers.
 
You should also avoid using harsh cleaning chemicals such as vinegar or ammonia. These chemicals do not cover or eliminate the urine odor effectively. The use of these chemicals can also encourage your pet to go back over the same area and mark it with more urine.
 
Get an Enzymatic Formula
 
You are going to need the proper products to get rid of pet stains and odors. There are many products on the market to choose from when it comes to you pet urine remover. With the proper cleaning supplies, you do not have to sit and blot a urine spot or try to extract it on your own with a carpet cleaner.
 
Potent enzymatic formulas are available for both dogs and cats. Once applied, urine crystals dissolve in a matter of minutes and leaves behind a pleasant smell. These formulas can become a lifesaver especially if you have expensive rugs or upholstery.
 
How to Choose a Pet Urine Remover
 
Urine from dogs and cats is composed of:
 
Water
Uric acid
Urea
Dissolved ions (sodium, potassium, chloride)
Proteins
Metabolites
Creatinine
Miscellaneous hormones
 
Pet potty products come in a variety of ranges depending on your pet and usually fall into one of four categories:
 
1. Odor eliminator
 
This type of cleaner is usually oil-based and meant to be diluted. it usually comes with a citrus or orange fragrance which is very strong. This product will not break down odor-causing compounds.
 
2. Enzymatic method/microbe method
 
Breaks down the odor-causing compounds in pet urine by penetrating and chemically breaking down urine. Sometimes comes with very strong odors.
 
3. Detergent-based method
 
This method works by using a detergent-based cleaner to break down organic stains and make them more soluble in water. Once applied, stains can be extracted with water or rinsed away.
 
4. Powder method
 
This is the least recommended of all methods to remove pet odors and stains because it relies on powder or liquid to absorb the stains and odors. Not only time consuming and messy, but this method also requires extraction work which is not effective.
 
Let the Pros Handle It
 
If you have a pet odor or stain problem and you need help maintaining your carpets, you should just give the pros a call and let them help you get rid of it. Please call us and submit a quote request to www.safecarpetcleaning.com today. We look forward to serving you!