Removing Dog Feces And Urine Stains From Carpets And Upholstery

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Dog ownership brings with in it a great amount of joys, but in the puppy stages and senior years, a beloved family pet is more prone to accidents. Dog urine and feces are best removed as soon as possible, but this is not always possible. Methods for immediate clean up and for removal of set-in stains predominately differs in the diligence applied. Here are the basics to removing dog urine and feces from carpet and upholstery.

Dog Urine

This one is tricky not just because it embeds itself deep into the carpet fibers, but also because it is not always immediately discovered. The most common perpetrators are dogs that lift their legs to mark territory, puppies that are not yet housebroken, and older dogs that suffer from age- and health-related incontinence problems.

When discovered immediately, dog and puppy urine is easy to clean with paper towels and an odor eliminating spray. It is also easier to train an un-housebroken puppy or leg lifting dog when caught in the act, as well; thus, it will be easier to prevent future accidents.

For those set-in stains, however, the first battle is locating the soiled area. A mere one or two set-in urine stains can make an entire room reek, so identifying the scene of the "crime" can be difficult. A black light can help locate the exact stain areas. The best way to remove set-in dog and puppy urine stains is through a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service. For a do-it-yourself remedy, a wet vac and water can work wonders for odor control and stain removal, especially if followed with an odor neutralizer.

Dog Feces

If a dog is left alone for too long, or is not yet housebroken, or simply has an accident, its feces can wreak havoc on carpeting. The first step is to remove the solid portions without causing further damage to the carpet. Then, blot the remainder with a pet stain solution; never rub this kind of stain, because the rubbing will further push the stain into the fibers.

Like dog and puppy urine, feces that are not immediately removed will be more difficult to extract from carpet and upholstery, especially if the feces are not solid. A carpet cleaning service is the best way to remove deep-set stains. The only way to match the quality of professional cleaning is through diligence; consistently apply the cleaning solution and vacuum over the spot again and again until all remnants of the stain are extracted out of the carpeting. Contact a company like Cohen Carpet Upholstery & Drapery Cleaning Specialists for additional help and helpful tips.

26 October 2014