Pet odor control can be difficult in some homes. The odor problems are often caused by urine. Dogs and cats may urinate on carpeting for several different reasons including illness, nervousness, or because of accidents. When pet stains are not removed in a timely manner, the odor can penetrate deeply into the carpet fibers and also the padding below. This may make it impossible to remove the odors.
Professional carpet cleaners have several methods for pet odor control. Some of the products used include enzymes to break down the particles causing the smells. Other products are deodorizers that may only mask the smell, but offer a temporary solution until your next cleaning. Extreme temperature changes or high levels in humidity can also bring back old odors.
Sometimes carpet replacement is necessary. When the carpet is installed in your home, you may want to ask to keep some of the scrap pieces. These can be used later on to replace heavily pet stained areas. This may help to remove some of the pet odor. However, you should also replace the padding below the carpet as well.
Preventive Pet Odor Control
You can help tackle odor control by training your pets well. You can also make sure your dogs are walked regularly and have a back up for emergencies such as pads or newspaper. Litter boxes should be cleaned regularly, and you can mix in baking soda with the litter to mask some of the odor.
