Carpet cleaning is difficult enough as it is. This is doubly true for people that have pets around the house. One thing pet owners dread the most is their beloved dog peeing on the carpet. While it’s certainly possible to chuck the carpet or rug into the washing machine for cleaning, getting rid of the lingering smell is not as easy as it seems.
The smell of dog pee is very off-putting, and it can make an otherwise inviting and beautiful space impossible to stay in. If any member of the family has a particularly sensitive respiratory system, the lingering odour may cause allergies and other adverse reactions. It’s best to get rid of the smell immediately.
Recent Pee Stains On Your Carpets
When it comes to dealing with pee stains, timing is everything. By acting quickly, homeowners can minimize the damage and the severity of the stain. The key is to get rid of the urine before it seeps into the padding of your carpet.
Darren Chalus, owner of the professional residential and commercial carpet & upholstery cleaning service Superior Chem-Dry in Winnipeg, shares that there is a DIY homemade fix for pee stains that haven’t set in. “All you have to do is to concoct a solution made of 1 cup water, 1 cup distilled white vinegar,” states Darren.
Simply blot and absorb up as much of the urine first then douse the affected area with this solution, place a folded up white towel over the spot and put something heavy like a vase or stack of books on the stain and leave it for a day to wick up. "This is a great and easy way to eliminate the foul odour on fresh, still wet, stains and this solution is pet-friendly and will not harm humans or animals that come across it," Mr. Chalus advises.
What Abour Pee Stains That Have Set In?
Things can be particularly troublesome if urine stains are old and they have set into the fabric of the carpet over time. Not only is it harder to get rid of, but the smell gets worse over time due to the ammonia in it. Unfortunately, there is no organic way to get rid of old stains and smells that have set in. Professional grade pet stain removers are just about the only option for pee stains that have set in and are off-gassing ammonia.
These chemicals work by breaking down the ammonia and protein in the urine itself, thus neutralizing the odour altogether. These products may require rinsing of the surface fibers to remove any lingering residue so as not to damage your rugs, carpets, or other indoor furnishings from the treatment. When selecting a professional-grade pet stain remover, it’s important to check the label thoroughly and buy one that is non-toxic and pet-safe.
So When Should I Call In the Professionals?
Depending on the severity of the stain, there may be a chance that none of the consumer methods will work. If you are concerned that the product you're considering may cause more damage or you have exhausted all your attempts and the foul odour remains, then it's certainly time to turn to the professionals who have the equipment, experience and expertise to get down to the root of the problem below the carpet, and resolve it 100%.
Professional residential or commercial cleaning services like Superior Chem-Dry in Winnipeg have access to specialized cleaning products that should do the trick in getting rid of the dog pee smell.
Conclusion
Even the most disciplined and well-behaved dogs can get into accidents from time to time. There are DIY and store-bought solutions that may get rid of lingering odours that result from these accidents. However, if the smell persists despite these organic and chemical solutions, it’s best to leave the cleaning up to the professionals.
Superior Chem-Dry is a professional, eco-friendly and safe carpet cleaning process designed to create healthy, happy homes in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Stony Mountain, Oakbank, Headingley surrounding areas of Manitoba. They provide additional services such as eco-friendly upholstery cleaning, wood floor cleaning, oriental rug cleaning, pet odour removal and more. For more information contact them at 204-284-0399 or visit https://superior.chemdry.ca/contact-us/
