Coming home to your sweet fur baby, is one of the best parts of having a pet! As soon as you open the door, they come running with tails wagging! But sometimes while you're away, your dog may have an accident on the carpet. Here are some helpful tips on cleaning up pet stains and removing pet odors, before they could potentially ruin your carpet.
Don't punish your pet
First of all, don't punish your pet. If you weren't there when it happened, it's best not to punish them. They won't understand what they did wrong, & it will only confuse them, and make them want to hide next time they have to go potty.
Basic carpet cleaning instructions for when your dog has an accident on the carpet
1- Use paper towels to blot up as much urine as possible from the carpet.
2- Avoid using any kind of heat to dry the stain, as it can set the stain in (including steam cleaning).
3- Mix a solution of vinegar & water in a spray bottle (50% vinegar 50% water), & spray on stain. Continue to blot with paper towels.
Remember...
Remember that even though you cleaned up the surface stain, the urine can still soak through and cause damage to the padding and floor underneath. Bacteria can grow, and cause sickness and other health problems, if it's not taken care of in a timely matter.
Hire a professional
You should always hire a professional carpet cleaning company as soon as possible, and make sure they specialize in pet stain & odor removal, to properly clean and treat those affected areas. You should avoid steam (heat) cleaning methods, as the heat could set the stain in, causing it to be permanent. Also, remember excessive drying times from wet cleaning methods, could cause mold, mildew & bacteria growth in your carpet and padding.
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