How get pee smell out of carpet

How do we remove the urine smell from carpet?

For one off accidents:

If the stain has partially or totally dried, then the best first step is to try to rehydrate the urine and extract it from the carpet. This is best done by mixing 2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of white vinegar and pouring it over the affected carpet.

Place a thick towel on the area, folded over several times, and stand on the towel. Use fresh towels and repeat the process until you can no longer detect the transfer of moisture to the towel. This step is only worth following if the animal has urinated in the area once or twice. If the pet has visited the area regularly then the urine is likely to penetrated into the underlay and subfloor.

Chances are that you’re not likely to remove 100% of the urine. We recommend using a product to kill any remaining bacteria. Electrodry Sells E-Pet by Restezy to kill the bacteria and neutralise the odour. It also contains active ingredients to deter the pet from returning to the same place, which is definitely an added bonus.

For multiple accidents:

If there has been repeated pet visits, then your ability to treat the problem with home remedies will be limited.

The Electrodry carpet cleaning process is to identify the extent of the damage using a penetrating meter that identifies the location of the uric salts in the carpet and underlay. If the carpet has suffered only moderate contamination, then the uric salts are likely to only exist in the carpet fibres and underlay. In this case we can inject a specialised disinfectant to kill the bacteria and neutralize the uric salts. We apply the same specialised disinfectant to the carpet fibres and rinse the carpet with a hot water extraction cleaning process. This has been a tried and true method for our team, and we have had many successful cleans using this method.

If the animal has repeatedly urinated in the same area, we may be best to pull back the carpet to visually inspect the underlay and sub-floor (usually concrete or floor boards). When there has been heavy contamination we may need to replace the underlay and apply a sealer to the sub-floor to seal off the urine contaminated structure and prevent future odours. The carpet fibres and backing also need to be cleaned and treated with a disinfectant and odour conteractant.

If you think your pet has only urinated once or twice in the area, then we suggest trying to re-hydrate the stain and waiting to see what results you achieve. You may have more chances of success this way.

NB: A moderate additional charge applies to disinfect the carpet backing and underlay through the injection of a specialised sanitising product and treat the stains (usually $30 per 15 minutes of treatment time). The work required to lift the carpet, replace the underlay and seal the sub-floor is quite extensive and attracts a charge of $300 to $500 per room.

Do you have a pet dog or cat in your house? If so, then you surely know about the small ‘accidents’ that your pet occasionally causes in the home. Yes, we have all experienced a pet dog or cat peeing on a favorite rug. Because the rug fibers will absorb liquids, it is important to remove the urine as soon as possible. Untreated, pet urine stains your rugs; and it leads to a strong, pungent smell. If you can’t fully remove the urine yourself, and if the odor and staining on the rug are extensive, hire a professional rug cleaning service to solve the problem. Companies that perform rug repair often also offer rug cleaning services. There are many DIY remedies to the problem. However, one must act quickly to achieve the best results.

Removing Dog or Pet Urine Stains

It is important to remove the urineas quickly as possible to preserve your rug. Hopefully, you have found the urine while it is still wet. When the urine dries, the uric acid will leave a stain. Also, the further the urine seeps into the layers of the rug the harder it will be to remove it. Additionally, bacterial growth is more likely when urine dries in the rug.

To remove the urine while it is still wet, blot with paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. You can also use old newspapers to absorb the urine. Press the papers into the rug for better absorption.

Neutralizing Pet Urine Odor

Pet urine can result in challenges beyond stains. It can also leave an undesired odor for quite some time. Removing the urine quickly will reduce the chance of a lingering smell. Here are some tips to help control and neutralize pet urine odors::

• Soak Up the Urine As Soon As Possible–The first step towards neutralizing pet urine odor is soaking up the urine from the rug while it is still wet. As prescribed above, blot or dab the puddle of urine using paper towels or similar absorbent items. Refrain from rubbing, which can spread urine to other parts of the rug. Exert direct pressure on the paper towels to blot the rug as dry as possible. Dispose of the paper towels immediately to do away with the smell.
• Vinegar Cleaning Solution–Add one part white vinegar to one part water. Urine smells like ammonia, and this is neutralized with white vinegar. After blotting the area dry, pour the vinegar solution on the affected area, and let the solution soak for 10 minutes to reach the deepest fibers in the rug. Use paper towels to blot and dry the vinegar solution. It may be necessary to elevate the rug to aid drying and prevent moisture damage.
• Baking Soda–Once dry, sprinkle a very little amount of baking soda on the affected area to absorb the pungent odor. The remaining odor will dissipate after vacuuming the rug.

If you are still struggling with stains or odors in your rug, contact S&S Rug Cleaners at (404) 355-2126 for all your rug repair needs and rug cleaning services.

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