Pets are a source of companionship and joy for millions of families. They’re also the source of two problems that can affect the appearance and hygiene of your carpet and furnishings. These are pet accidents, both urine and feces, and body oils. Knowing about them can make living with a pet an even more positive experience.

Hot, humid whether is the time you are most likely to notice pet odors. That’s because this is when pet dander, pet hair and the residue from pet accidents begin to decompose. This generates a distinct odor that plagues even the most fastidiously cleaned homes. Once a complete inspection of the contaminated area(s) is performed the technician can determine its severity and the treatment necessary to eliminate the odor problem. This treatment ranges from minor cases, cleaning and sanitizing the contaminated area(s), to severe cases, removing and replacing the contaminated carpet padding.    

90% of the time a pet stain can be removed. But, once the darkened stain is removed you may find that the carpet is a lighter color in that area. This is caused by the acids in the urine. They can break down the dye in the carpet fiber and actually bleach the color from it. This is permanent damage that requires either re-dying or patching of the carpet.  

Some pets, especially dogs, secrete oils from there fur and paws. These oils can leave a dirt attracting film on your carpet and other furnishings where your pet frequently lays. Good grooming and frequent baths can keep this in check. Also, periodically launder your pets bedding and put a towel or some other cleanable item where they tend to lay a lot. 

1. Act immediately. The longer the soil stands, the greater the chance it will seep through the carpet to the pad and floor.    

2. Remove as much moisture as possible by blotting the area with a clean absorbent material. The more moisture you remove now, the less residue has to be treated later. Using a clean white absorbent material lessens the risk of transferring dye between your cleaning material and your affected fabric. It will also help you actually see if the stain is being successfully removed. If solids are involved, gently scrape it up, working from the outside towards the center.    

3. Be aware that some cleaning products do not address the bacteria left in the carpet and may only mask instead of neutralize the odor.  

4. Call Us! We are trained and equipped to thoroughly clean, disinfect and deodorize pet stains. We also stand behind all of our work.