Best Carpet Cleaner For Pets

Here at Leons Carpet Cleaning{, |}we love our pets. They brighten up our day and {they’re|they are} always there to {support|encourage} us{, |}through thick and thin. However, they {can|could} make it a real challenge to keep your {home|house} clean, healthy and smelling fresh when pet accidents {occur|happen}.

Not only is it {difficult|tough} to {deal with|handle} a pet {urine|pee} accident once one has {occurred|happened}, but it’s also {tough|difficult} to know where {past|previous} accidents may have taken place, including {accidents|mishaps} you {may|might} not have {even |}known about {that|which} {could|might} be emitting an unpleasant odor. That’s why the {best|ideal} pet carpet cleaners will {provide|offer} a {full|complete} deep clean that {doesn’t|does not} leave any lingering stains or smells.

{Eliminate|Remove} Pet Urine Odors Forever

If not treated {properly|correctly}, the odor from pet accidents can travel through the {entire|whole} {home|residence} and {impact|affect} your health and your happiness. The {smell|odor} emitted from an {accident|collision} area also {often|frequently} leads to repeat incidents in the same {area|place} until {it is|it’s} properly eliminated.

Cat and dog urine {in|from} the carpet not only leaves an unsightly {stain|blot} and an unpleasant odor, but it penetrates the fibers and contaminates {both |}the carpet and the floor {underneath|beneath}. {That’s|That is} why it {can|may} require a {specialized|technical} pet carpet cleaner, well beyond {just|only} a simple cleaning and {treating|healing}. 

The longer an {incident|episode} goes untreated, the more likely the urine odor is to permeate deeper and deeper into {floors, walls|walls, floors} {and even|as well as} the {framework|frame} and foundation of the {home|house}. 

{How|The Way} to Remove Pet Stains from Carpet

Love your pet but {can’t|can not} live without the luxury of soft floor coverings underfoot? {Read on|Keep reading} to {learn|find out} how to remove pet stains from the carpet.

Natural {And Inexpensive|and Affordable} Cleaners Found {In|On} Your Own Pantry

{Keeping|Maintaining} your carpet’s hygienically clean is a challenge with {four-legged friends|budding buddies} on the loose. {When|Once} an accident {occurs|happens}, it {can|may} be tempting to blitz it {with|using} the {strongest|most powerful} chemical you {can|may} find. {But|However,} it’s important to {choose|select} products that {thoroughly|completely} remove stains and {that|which} are safe for your pet, too. Removing pet stains {completely|entirely} means treating the {area|region} immediately. Save {valuable|precious} time (and money) by utilising two humble pantry staples.

Vinegar, The Wonder Cleaner

Vinegar works on pet urine by disinfecting the area and breaking down the uric acid – the {main|primary} culprit for that unmistakable {smell|odor}. The odour must be {completely|entirely} eliminated or your {beloved |}pet may {return|come back} to the scene of the crime and commit the {crime|offense} again! 

Vinegar leaves no residue so will dry {clear|clean} and {with no|without a} vinegary {smell|odor}.

{Of course|Needless to say}, there are {many|lots of} {varieties|kinds} of vinegar but for the purpose of pet stain removal, distilled white vinegar is the {way|best way} to go. Save the balsamic {for|to} your salads!

Baking Soda Aka Bicarb Soda

Baking soda is a non-toxic white crystalline powder. Its alkaline properties help to neutralise any {remaining|residual} odour. When sprinkled {over|on} your carpet, it {works|functions} to absorb {any|some} lingering moisture and {smells|scents}.

A Step-By-Step Guide

Follow this method to {remove|eliminate} pet stains. Vinegar is safe to use on {carpet|carpeting } but spot-testing for colour-fastness is advisable – just do it somewhere inconspicuous.

What {You’ll|You Will} Need

• distilled white vinegar
• baking soda (bicarb soda)
• paper towels or old bath towels
• spray bottle or white rag/cloth
• rubber gloves (optional but trust us, {you’re|you are} {going|likely} to want to use them)

Step 1.

First, remove any solid matter. Use paper towels or a scoop and take care not to spread the stain further or rub it deeper into the carpet. This job {is not|isn’t} fun but it’s very important. Use gloves.

Step 2.

Next {you’ll|you will} want to lift as much moisture {out of|from} the carpet {fibres as possible|fibers as you possibly can}. Paper towels work best to {absorb|consume} liquid. DON’T scrub. {Using|With} a blotting action prevents {driving|forcing} the stain deeper into the {pile|heap} and it {won’t|will not} damage the delicate {fibres|fibers} of your {carpet|carpeting}. For {maximum|optimum} {absorption,|absorption, then} lay down the paper towel {and|and then} tread on it {lightly|gently}. Repeat this {action|activity} with a {fresh|new} paper towel {until|before} the towel comes up dry after blotting. This {may|might} take a while but it’s important so keep at it. If you {don’t|do not} have paper towels {on hand|available}, old bath towels {can also be|are also} {used|utilized}.

Step 3.

Make up a {mixture|combination} of {vinegar and water|water and vinegar} – a half and half solution is {recommended|advocated} – and {begin|start} applying it to the stained area. Using either a spray bottle or a white towel soaked in the solution (you {don’t|do not} want to {inadvertently|accidentally} transfer colour dye {to|into} your {carpet|carpeting }), wet the area. {It’s|It is} not necessary to flood the carpet but {make|be} sure {you|to} cover it well. Blot dry {again |}with more paper towels or {fresh|new} bath towels.

Step 4.

Now sprinkle baking soda liberally over the affected {area|region}. {At this point|Now}, you can gently massage the powder into the carpet for a {few|couple of} minutes and then leave it to dry {completely|thoroughly}. This {may|might} take a day or {more|longer}.

Step 5.

Once completely dry, vacuum up the baking soda. At this {point|time}, the stain should be {completely|totally} gone but {sometimes|occasionally} vomit and poo can prove {especially|particularly} {difficult|hard} to remove. In {this case|cases like this}, you can repeat the {previous|preceding} steps again or you {can|could} {follow|stick to} an additional step.

Extra {Step|Measure} For Stubborn Pet Stains

What {You’ll|You Will} Need

• baking soda
• 1 teaspoon mild dish washing detergent
• 1/4 cup {3%|3 percent} hydrogen peroxide (IMPORTANT – anything {stronger|more powerful} than {3%|3 percent} could bleach your {carpet|carpeting })
• spray bottle
• rubber gloves

Sprinkle the baking soda liberally over the affected {area|region}. Mix 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide {with|using} a {tsp|teaspoon} of dish washing liquid {in|from} the bottle and spray {over|on} the baking soda. 

Use your {fingers|palms} (gloved, of course!) to gently massage the carpet fibres. Now leave to {completely dry|wash} once {again|more}. Vacuum up the residue once done.

If your carpets {require|take} a more comprehensive clean, contact the trained professionals {at|in} Leons Carpet Cleaning TODAY on +1 000 000 000.