How To Get Rid Of Pet Stains And Urine From Carpets

Understanding Pet Behavior and Carpet Care

What quality differentiates humans from animals? As humans, we have the ability to rationalise. Although some evidence may prove the contrary, rationale allows us to differentiate between right and wrong. Animals, on the other hand, are instinctive. Their activity is a consequence of “need”. Animals do not rationalise but function on intuition.

The Special Bond Between Humans and Pets

Thus, it is no wonder some humans love their pets more than other humans. While humans, whether friends or family, will one day grow out of love or cease affection, pets will love you unconditionally. Treat your pet well, and they will love you forever! If you have pets at home, you might want to learn about how often you should clean your carpets.

Your pet will seek affection and give you love when you most need it. Dogs can sense if the human is depressed and needs company. A cat will approach you if it wants to be scratched or hugged. Oftentimes, your pet will leave you a souvenir. Dogs are known to leave chewed-up bones at their master’s feet. Cats are great “thieves,” often stealing things from other houses as a “gift”.

The Challenge of Pet Stains on Carpets

However, sometimes pets leave an “offering” which has an indelible mark on your carpet and senses. This is where our professional pet stain removal service can help.

If there is one thing that humans have in common with their pets is the genuine comfort they have in treading over carpets. Its fibres are lush, feel like grass on our feet and give warmth. A carpet can feel so natural that oftentimes, it will invite the pet to urinate on it, or worse, as if he were outdoors.

Understanding Territory Marking

Animals also love marking their territory. And because animals are intuitive, if they associate the home with their master, your pet will leave its dreadful scent behind. The usual recipient of this urine scent mark is the carpet. Discover more about effective pet odour removal techniques.

Pet urine and other animal discharges cause heavy stains and odours and carry deadly bacteria. If you have pet stains on your carpet or upholstery, it’s best to remove them as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage or making your family sick.

Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Pet Stains

Here are a few steps to eliminate pet stains from your carpet:

1. Locating Hidden Stains

First of all, let us assume you have not found them. You own a pet, and they love to stay indoors with you. Your pet has likely left discharges that have caused stains and odours. For a thorough clean, consider our professional carpet cleaning service. There are some online references that will advise you to locate the discharges by going down on all fours and “smelling them out”. I will not advise that because discharges may still carry bacteria, no matter how old.

• Identify the rooms or areas in the house your pet frequents. If you can’t smell it, ask a friend who hardly goes to your house to enter the affected area and tell you if it smells “funky”.
• Use “black light” technology to find stains on carpets.
• Observe the behaviour of your pet whenever they’re inside your home.
• Check where they always go and stay for the longest time. Chances are their scent is there.

2. Treating Fresh Stains

If the urine stain is fresh, soak up as much of it by using paper towels. An effective technique is to place a newspaper under the stained area, a layer of paper towel on it and another sheet of newspaper on top of the paper towels. Then, stand on top of the newspaper sheet for one minute. Remove the damp paper towels and newspapers and repeat the process until it is completely dry.

3. Using Enzymatic Solutions

Apply an enzymatic solution to the area, which helps break down the stain and remove odours. Blot dry the area with paper towels until it is dry. You can purchase an enzymatic cleanser from some pet stores or contact us. For stubborn stains, read our guide on removing nasty carpet stains.

4. Neutralizing Odours

Once the carpet is dry, sprinkle baking soda and leave on for at least 30 minutes before vacuuming.

5. Using Wet Vac or Extractor

Use a wet vac or an extractor if the urine stain is old and has set onto the carpet. A wet vac works like a vacuum cleaner, forcing clean water into the carpet’s fibres and forcing out the dirty water for extraction. For best results, we recommend a professional service that uses industrial hot water extraction carpet cleaning equipment. You can find more information on the benefits of hot water extraction for carpet cleaning.

6. Re-Applying Enzymatic Solution

Once the area is dry, re-apply an enzymatic solution to the area to remove any remaining odours.

It’s Best to Address Pet Stains As Soon As Possible

There have been cases where unaddressed pet urine stains have soaked deep into the carpet’s fibres that cleaning pet stains was no longer sufficient. A complete removal of the stained area was the only solution. In such cases, our carpet repair service may help, in others, you may need to replace the entire carpet.

But if the thought of leaving your pet out in the cold is too much for you, leave the used, soaked-up paper towels in the litter box. This sends the message to your pet that he should relieve himself on the litter box, not the carpet.

For comprehensive pet-friendly carpet and upholstery cleaning services on the Gold Coast, we offer:

• Pet carpet cleaning Gold Coast wide.
• Pet carpet stain removal Gold Coast wide.
• Pet odour treatment Gold Coast wide.
• Pet upholstery cleaning Gold Coast wide.
• Carpet damage repair Gold Coast wide.
• Pets rug cleaning Gold Coast wide.

Receive a quote from The Carpet Surgeon and let us help you maintain a clean, fresh-smelling home that both you and your pets will love.