Pet Urine Stains and Odor Removal in Clarksville, TN

If you think you’re ready to hire a professional carpet cleaner, or want to try at-home methods first, there are a few things you can do to prepare your home. But always keep in mind, with any DIY carpet cleaning method, you must do the proper research beforehand. Otherwise, you could accidentally use the wrong cleaning method and do more damage than good.

First, you can attempt to remove as much of the cat pee or dog pee as possible by yourself. Just remember, it’s important to do a spot test first in a small hidden area. You want to make sure the cleaning method you use doesn’t bleach or damage the fabric you’re cleaning before continuing. Allow the test spot to dry completely to see if there is any damage.

When you’re ready, start by blotting the stain with clean towels and warm water. Next, you can spray a small amount of diluted hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar over the stain. Baking soda can also be used, as it is a great odor remover that can be sprinkled over the dry pee stain. Also, don’t forget to wear gloves when using any cleaner to protect your skin from chemicals.

Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Method

• If you’re using a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution as a urine remover, mix 4 tablespoons of peroxide and dilute it with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Next, gently blot the solution into the carpet with a clean paper towel. Continue to blot the area until it is completely dry.

Baking Soda Cleaning Method

• If you’re using baking soda as an odor remover, sprinkle one cup or less onto the affected area. Let it sit for five minutes to twenty minutes, then vacuum it up.
• You can repeat this process to the stained area several times as as an odor eliminator.

White Vinegar Cleaning Method

• For this method, mix one part of white vinegar with three parts water in a spray bottle. Then, spray the diluted white vinegar over the stain as an odor remover and stain remover.
• Allow the vinegar to sit on the stain for a few minutes, then using a wet/dry vacuum, dry the spot completely. If you don’t have a wet/dry vacuum, just blot the affected area with paper towels until the spot is completely dry.
• Keep in mind, it’s important to never use a steam cleaner on urine stains. High temperatures from steam cleaners will permanently adhere the urine odor to the carpet fibers.

Purchasing Professional Cleaning Agents

• If you still notice the stain or odor isn’t budging, you can consider using a professional enzymatic cleaner to remove tough stains. There are several available at your local hardware store or online. Just remember to follow the instructions carefully, and test in a small area first.

If you’ve done all you can to absorb urine odors and remove stubborn stains, it’s time to call a professional. We will use professional tools and years of experience to get your home looking and smelling brand new again. Your home will smell so good, guests won’t know you have pets in your Clarksville, TN home.

What to Expect During Professional Pet Urine Removal

Our expert cleaners typically start the stain removal process by pre-treating any particularly soiled areas. We will then use a variety of carefully selected tools and techniques to clean the stain based on our diagnosis. This can include deep shampooing, dry cleaning, or an enzyme treatment. After we have finished cleaning, we will often use professional ultraviolet light detectors to locate any remaining pet stains in the carpet. This will ensure that 100% of the urine and odor is removed.

Once our professional carpet cleaners are done, you can place a few fans in the cleaned rooms to help speed up the drying process. To avoid quickly re-soiling your carpets, do not walk on them until they are completely dry. Additionally, don’t let your pets on the carpets until they are completely dry.

If you are still noticing strong cat urine or dog urine smells, you may want to get your carpets professionally deodorized. This is a specialized service that isn’t typically included in most standard carpet cleaning packages. If you are interested, make sure to ask about it during your pet stain removal consultation!

Preventing Pet Accidents from Permanently Staining Carpet

It’s possible to avoid having pet urine stain your carpets, rugs, and upholstery altogether. You can do this by catching the accident as soon as it happens. If you catch the pet pee before it penetrates into the underlying carpet pad and foundation, it will be easy to fully remove. If you do happen to catch an accident while it’s still wet, always blot the urine spot from the outermost edge to the middle. Wiping or rubbing the spot with a towel will do further damage by spreading the urine and not properly absorbing it.

Just remember, hiring a professional pet stain and odor removal service is oftentimes the best option for many homeowners. Our professionals guarantee a safe and effective urine and odor removal for your carpets, rugs, and upholstery.