Carpet Cleaning Specialists Pet Odor Removal

Pet urine can cause permanent damage to your carpet and upholstery. It also creates an unhealthy living environment. When urine is first deposited, It is easier to remove. Once it dries, removing it becomes more difficult. The warm acidic state of the urine is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which begin to live and breed almost immediately. In this original acidic state, it starts to oxidize and react with the carpet to create color change, which can be permanent if not removed immediately. Some of this color change can be attributed to the strong ammonia.  If it is left for days or weeks, depending on the fabric or floor type, it can change the dye structure, causing a permanent stain. Even if the liquid is removed, damage to the dye structure may already be done.


Urine can present additional odor problems in High Humidity.
Dried urine is often easy to smell in the humid months because the salts attract moisture, the moisture evaporates and releases a greater amount of odorous ammonia gas. Completely getting rid of the urine salts in the carpet and many times the pad and subfloor, is the only way to completely remove the odor. 

Removing the Urine
If there are only a few pet stains causing the odor (and we can identify where they are) we use a sub surface extractor to flush out the urine and salts from the carpet and pad. This tool creates such high suction that it allows us to flush out  and extract the urine from the carpet and pad with cleaning solution from above, without having to pull back the carpet. Enzymes are the best cleaning agent for urine, vomit and feces. An enzyme is the only cleaning agent that actually feeds on and digests bad bacteria. We treat the affected area with an enzyme after flushing the carpet.

Worst case Scenario.  
In severe cases, to remove all, of the odor, the urine must be completely removed. This can be extensive and time consuming. In the worst cases, all of the following steps will be completed. When damage is not so bad a few steps may be left out.

• Pull up carpet.
• Remove affected pad.
• Clean back of carpet.
• Treat floor with an enzyme treatment.
• Seal floor if needed with an odor barrier.
• Treat back of carpet with enzyme treatment.
• Install new tack strip.
• Install new pad.
• Re-install carpet.
• Clean carpet.
• Topically apply enzyme.

In the absolute worst of cases replacement is the only option. But only after cleaning and sealing the subfloor.

Preparing for your cleaning...

Thank you for trusting Carpet Cleaning Specialist, Inc. with your carpet, upholstery and hard surface cleaning needs.

1. Please remove any small items such as dining room chairs, magazine racks, floor plants, etc. from any areas that are going to be cleaned.
2. Please remove all breakable items from furniture which will have to be temporarily moved, cleaned under, and placed back.
3. Please pin up any full-length draperies so that they will be at least 6 inches off the floor.
4. Please pin up any skirts on upholstered furniture, which may be touching the carpet.
5. Computer equipment, china cabinets, entertainment centers, antique and fragile furniture cannot be moved. However, carpet underneath such items can be cleaned where sufficient room is available, or we can edge right around the base.
6. During the pre-inspection walk-through with your carpet and upholstery cleaning technicians, please advise them of any special instructions to follow when moving your furniture. It is helpful to know about weak legs, loose tops or previous repairs.
7. Please, call attention to any spots or stains which may require extra effort.
8. Please put your pets in a safe, quiet place where our cleaning won't disturb them.

Aftercare Instructions:

1. Leave your tabs and blocks under your furniture legs for at least 24 hours after cleaning.
2. Please use extreme caution when walking from the damp carpet to any hard surface area.

Spot Cleaning 101

Below you will find a few different home spot cleaning remedies that we suggest. Each has a specific strength.

#1: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
#2: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
#3: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water. Use a clear detergent to avoid dye issues.
#4: Dry Solvent, Oil of Mineral Spirits, or OMS.

Pet Emergencies

Mix a small amount of each solution, and follow the directions to attempt a cleaning:

#1: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
#2: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
#3: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water. Use a clear detergent to avoid dye issues.

Directions :
1. Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution. Blot again.
3. Rinse with tap water and blot.
4. Apply white vinegar solution. Blot again.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
6. To eliminate odors, feel free to use our Professional Deodorizer Services.

Wax, Crayons & Markers

To remove these types of stain, you can use the following home remedy to attempt cleaning:

#3: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water. Use a clear detergent to avoid dye issues.
#4: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets. Oil of Mineral Spirits or OMS is a good choice.

Directions :
1. Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.
2. Repeat until stain fades.
3. Apply dish detergent solution. Blot again.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

As with any spot cleaning option, you should do a reality check first. Is this spot something you feel confident you can remove? If not, you should call a professional! It is very possible to make a problem worse, or even permanent, if the proper care is not used.