Pet accidents are inevitable at times. Pets may urinate on carpets when they are upset, not feeling well, or simply cannot hold it any longer before they are taken outside. Sometimes a pet stain may occur when you are not at home, or in a room you do not go in often. Then the stain may be there for a long period of time before it is discovered. Also, when the animals smell the odor on the floor, they often think it is okay to go there again.
Immediate and thorough pet stain removal is crucial for both the life of the carpet and your own peace of mind and comfort. You should personally treat a pet urine stain as soon as you discover it, and then you can have professional carpet cleaners follow up with a more thorough cleaning on your next appointment. Pet stains can cause more damage than you may think. The dyes in the carpet can be affected and this can cause discoloration.
The moisture left on the carpet from unattended pet stains can also weaken the fibers and cause the carpet to deteriorate. This will make it easier for tears and snags to happen. There are various cleaning products available for removing pet stains. There are also home remedies suggested. One stain removal recipe includes a fourth of a teaspoon of dishwashing soap mixed with a cup of water. The mixture is blotted in and out of the stain with paper towels. Then a vinegar and water mixture is used to help remove the odor as well.
Prevention and Pet Stain Removal
One of the best ways to stop pet stains is prevention. You should properly train your animals and make sure dogs are walked regularly. Also, you may want to consider placing a litter box in a carpet free area or on top of a piece of wood. Cleaning the stains immediately will also help stop animals from making new stains on top of old ones.
