Removing Pet Stains and Odors
Pets make great companions but can leave your home smelling pretty foul and very unsanitary. It is very important that pet messes are cleaned up appropriately not just for the smell factor but also for you and your family's health. Leaving behind remnants of pet urine and feces can cause you to get very sick and severe stomach upset that can plant you in the hospital with a diagnosis of ecoli.
Simply spot cleaning a mess is not enough. It will get rid of any stain, but if you don't do the deep down cleaning of it with the right cleaning products not only does dangerous bacteria get left behind, but your pet will also view that spot as a place to use as a constant place to do their business since they can smell it. The best place to find the proper products is at any store that specializes in animal care like Pet Smart and Feeders Supply. Their employers know a great deal about the proper cleaning techniques and the best products that they carry. Some can be a little spendy but they are completely worth the money and will last you a while.
Simple Solution Carpet Shampoo contains professional strength detergents that work deep down. For about $16.00 you can purchase a jug of the shampoo carpet cleaner and it works in all home shampooers. The product is guaranteed by the manufacturer so if you feel that it doesn't do the job to your standards you can return it and get a full refund. Simple Solutions also offer a spot cleaner for your carpet but keep in mind that you will still have to go over it very thoroughly to make sure that you get it all. Your best bet is to catch the mess as soon as possible and try to soak up as much of the urine with a combination of news papers and paper towels before using the cleaners. You want to have as much of the excess already taken care of as possible for the cleaners to work to their full potential.
Avoid using steam cleaners when cleaning up pet urine from your carpet. The heat will only help to set in the urine smell in this case. Also, don't use products that have ammonia or vinegar in them. They do not get rid of the smell or even work well to mask it from your pet. In most cases when you use these products to clean the spot the pet will use the same spot even more frequently. Even I have been told by pet store employees to use a vinegar and lemon juice combination to do the cleaning to save me some money but thankfully I had done my research before hand and knew better.
If you find yourself still having problems with your pet and their bathroom habits re-evaluate what you are doing. Check out the Humane Society site to find a wealth of tips on how to house break your pet. You may find that it is a simple fix that won't even cost you a penny to correct like how you care for the litter box or just how often you should be taking the dog out for a bathroom break.
