Posted by Stephanie Webb on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 @ 02:41 PM
Part of being a pet owner is dealing with occasional accidents. Sometimes Fido can't wait till you get home from work, or Fluffy gets upset after a trip to the vet. Pet urine
can be tricky to remove, especially if it's been left untreated for a long time. However, with a few simple tricks and some fast response, you can successfully preserve your carpet.
Step 1: If the area is still damp, start by blotting with a plain white towel.
Step 2: Next, mix a cleaning solution of a half-teaspoon of liquid detergent (no bleach) and one cup of warm water. Apply the solution to the area, blot with a white towel, then rinse with warm water.
Step 3: Keep repeating step 2 until the discoloration is removed.
Step 4. Mix one cup white vinegar with two cups water. Apply and blot up with a towel. Rinse with water.
Step 5: Get the carpet as dry as possible. Blot as much moisture up with towels as you can and turn a fan on over the spot to get it dry.
These steps work well on fresh urine stains. However, if the stain has been there for a long time (or if it is a spot that has been repeatedly marked), the urine may have saturated down through the carpet and padding. If this is the case, it's time to call in the experts. Your carpet cleaning professional has an arsenal of specialized products to tackle your worst pet odor problems. So don't hesitate to call!