DID YOU KNOW?
Owners of even the best-trained pets will occasionally encounter pet accidents. Often, the urine is not discovered until long after the accident. The types of damage from pet stains can be diverse and are dependent upon the makeup of the urine.
To treat urine-damaged areas:
1. Blot damp areas as soon as the urine is detected with plain, white paper towels.
2. Apply a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent (non-bleach and non-lanolin) with one cup of lukewarm water. Do not use automatic dishwashing detergent or laundry detergent.
3. Absorb the moisture with paper towels, rinse with warm water and repeat the application of detergent. Continue rinsing and blotting with the detergent solution and water as long as there is a transfer to the towels or improvement in the spot.
4. Follow the detergent application with a solution of one cup of white vinegar to two cups of water and blot dry.
5. Apply a half-inch layer of paper towels to the affected area and weigh down with a flat, heavy and non-fading object. Continue to change paper towels until completely dry.
Pet urine, left unattended, can damage carpet in several ways. Moisture can weaken the layers of the carpet, allowing separation or delaminating of the backing material. Seam areas can be particularly damaged and can separate.
Another problem, especially with cats, is odor. Unless the cat urine can be completely removed, complete odor removal is unlikely. A number of products are available to combat odor but may simply mask the odor. And in times of high humidity, the odor may reappear. Recently, enzymes, available at pet stores and veterinary offices, have been developed that are more effective. But, it may be better to use the services of a carpet cleaning professional. If odor cannot be removed, the damaged area of the carpet can be replaced with a piece from reserved scrap. If carpet replacement is necessary, then replacement of the padding and even the sub-flooring may also be necessary.
Bulldog Cleaning Company Inc.3104 N. Miami Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 559-322-9294
Mike Cell: 559-917-7214
Fax: 559-346-1342
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