Are you struggling with pet-related odors and accidents on your carpets? It’s a common issue, especially during the spring and summer months. Pets, beloved though they may be, can unintentionally cause challenges for homeowners. From puppy accidents to illnesses and aging, dealing with pet messes can be frustrating.
When urine seeps into carpet fibers, it creates a perfect environment for odor-causing bacteria to thrive. As temperatures rise, so does the prevalence of these odors and bacteria, making it harder to eliminate pet odors effectively. In this blog, we’ll explore effective strategies for dealing with pet-related carpet issues and maintaining a fresh, clean home environment.
There are many over-the-counter solutions that claim to remove pet stains and odors. Nature’s Miracle is one of the most common products we see used in people’s homes. It’s probably the best over-the-counter product, but there really are not many good ones that really work.
The truth is that products like these are typically not very effective in removing the odors for the long-term, especially when multiple accidents have occurred. The biggest issue is that carpet construction is just not designed for pet accidents, and removing them is very difficult.
In fact, there are no miraculous cleaning agents or potions to completely eliminate pet stains or odors under all circumstances. Instead, it’s best to use a combination of procedures to achieve effective results and this is best prescribed by an IICRC Certified Odor Control Technician. This is one of those times when we may recommend the use of chemicals, even though it goes against our grain.
Enzymes are the greenest approach to remove pet odors, but the best alternatives are heavily scented germicides. There is one product called Odorcide that is fairly green and works really well. It is our go-to product and leaves a heavy floral scent.
Some of the products that can be used are:
Another product we see a lot in homes is Outright. It is an enzyme-based product and, despite the good reviews on Amazon, I am not impressed, and I’ve been in the business for nearly 20 years. It appears that this product has either been sold or rebranded itself to PureAyre. There are many new products out there, and a lot of them are gimmicks.
You can determine the location of contaminated areas fairly easily by teaming up your eyes, nose, and a UV light. In reality, though, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to completely remove odors and bacteria from carpet and padding because these materials are porous and there is no way to guarantee that all of the urine contamination will be removed.
Carpet Cleaning procedures may include:
Green Clean Carpet Care and Restoration is always happy to provide free phone consultations and in-home assessments to help determine the best course of action for your pet odor removal needs.
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