Stain Removal

Plain 20 Mule Team Borax can help you remove cat urine stains from carpets, clothing, upholstery, and hardwood and linoleum floors. Borax is a base, so it neutralizes the acid in cat urine. It...

When removing cat urine from any surface, it is essential to eradicate every trace. Cats have a far more sensitive sense of smell than humans and can detect the scent of their urine much better...

Cat urine can be extremely difficult to clean, depending on the surface. Often, it may seem as if the urine is gone with no trace of smell but the cat still urinates in the same spot again....

If you want to clean pet urine, you have to find the area to clean. The problem is urine can dry, making it harder to detect. Fortunately, tracking down animal urine is easy, thanks to detectable...

Cleaning dog urine stains from fabric may require multiple attempts, and the methods will vary by the type of item. Upholstery benefits from the rinse-and-blot method, whereas clothes and linens...

As unpleasant as it may sound, many homes have at least one urine stain hiding on a couch or carpet. They can be from a young child or a beloved pet. These stains can be embarrassing, unsightly,...

The intense smell of urine in your house, car or clothing can permeate the air and cause you much grief. Having small children or pets that have urine accidents on their bed, walls or carpet can...

The smell of urine is unpleasant and can be embarrassing if you have guests. They are, however, a common occurrence with pets. Especially if you have a new puppy or an older dog, you will likely...

Having a pet is almost like having a child. You love, nurture, and teach them the rules of the house. Most pets at some point will have an accident in your home and often times it will be on your...

A cat can be a great addition to a family. They are often trained to use a litter box. Your cat, though, may get into the habit of urinating on carpets, comforters and clothing if the litter box...

The most important step to take in removing cat urine from a large oriental rug is to act quickly, and remove the urine stain as soon as possible. Once the urine dries, it will change the chemical...

The key to removing dog urine stains and odor from your fabrics is washing the fabric as soon as the accident happens. The longer the urine is allowed to sit, the harder it will be to clean it as...

Dog urine on sofa cushions can really stink up your home. Although it may seem impossible to ever get the urine stain and smell from the couch cushions, it is possible. It is really a matter of...

Unlike many other household pets, cats are typically very clean animals and restrict their urination to outside or in a litter box. If you have a kitten who doesn't know how to use a litter box...

It used to be that if a cat urinated on a bed or a piece of furniture, that piece was ruined forever. But thanks to enzymatic cleaners that use special enzymes to break down the chemical...

Cats, like dogs, can be pretty territorial. As part of this behavior, cats are inclined to mark their territory with their urine. Sometimes in the process of marking their territory, they will...

Owners of indoor cats often find that their feline disregards its litter box in favor of urinating on the rug. The reasons that a cat may do this are varied; the owner would do well to figure out...

Getting cat urine out of the rug is one of the biggest housekeeping challenges you may face as a pet guardian. Sherry Woodard, a care consultant at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, notes that if you...

Although wood floors are easier to clean than carpet after a urine stain, the wooden surface requires its own cleaning method. Fortunately, this method is fairly simple and requires minimal time...

Whether you have a leather couch or a leather interior in your car, if you have kids or pets you're probably going to find yourself cleaning urine stains off the old cowhide eventually....

A wool Persian carpet is a beautiful investment for your home. Treat your carpet well and it will last for years. Bleach, and many chemical cleaners, can not be safely used on wool carpets. Stains...

Whether you have children or someone in your family suffers from incontinence, urine stains on clothing can be a common problem. Fortunately, urine stains are far from permanent and are relatively...

Olefin is a synthetic fiber used frequently in carpets due to its affordability and stain-resistant nature. This means that urine stains are usually not permanent. But if for some reason the urine...

If you are a man or if you live with a man, than you are no stranger to cleaning urine from your bathroom floor. Although a tiled floor is much easier to clean than carpet, prolonged exposure to...

Pee happens, and sometimes it occurs in places you'd rather it didn't. Whether it's the family dog or the baby, cleaning urine from fabric is a common household task. Fortunately, it's also...

If you have pets or small children, most likely your home's carpet has been subjected to urine stains. Fortunately, cleaning it out of your carpet is a relatively easy process that requires little...

Cleaning a wool carpet can pose some unique challenges. Whereas some methods of removing urine from carpet call for chemicals such as vinegar or ammonia, these chemicals could affect critical pH...

Urine is a tough substance to remove from furnishings and floorings. Whether it's animal or human urine, work quickly to keep the urine from drying and making a permanent stain. Removing urine...

Stains can build up over time in a urinal, caused by everything from hard water to rust. Normal urine stains can be removed from urinals using a scrub brush and some commercial toilet cleanser;...

Pet accidents require prompt action in order to prevent staining and discolorations from developing on your carpet. Over time the stain can develop an offensive odor if it is left untreated. Pet...

If you have a cat that is spraying, marking or inappropriately eliminating in your home, you have a problem. The smell of cat urine is difficult to remove from fabrics and should be tackled as...

Concrete, though it appears solid to our eyes, is actually filled with tiny crevices called pores. These pores can absorb urine and trap it deep within the stone, making it impossible to remove...

Though we love our pets, the "accidents" they sometimes leave on the furniture are unsightly, odorous and much less endearing. Luckily, there are steps you can take and solutions you can use to...

Cat urine can leave a foul odor on wood trim, such as baseboards and doorways. Simply wiping up messes isn't going to get rid of the offending smell. Removing the cat urine odor is challenging and...

For people with dogs, stains are a common occurrence. Whether man's best friend is tracking in mud from outdoors or mistaking the side of your couch for a fire hydrant, you're often forced to come...

Memory foam mattresses can be very expensive and you don't want to buy a new one simply because of a urine accident. With the right ingredients and a little time, you can remove the urine smell...

Carpets and mattresses seem to be magnets for stains and spots. Anyone that has lived with indoor dogs or cats, or raised young children is all too familiar with urine spots. The most important...

Dogs and wood floors don't always get along together, and unfinished wood floors are particularly at risk for staining and odors from urine because the urine can soak into the wood, leaving dark...

Pets and children don't always have the best bladder control. This pee problem can wreak havoc on your hardwood floors, especially if left unattended. Fortunately, cleaning urine stains from wood...

Urine odor in clothes is a common problem, especially for those with small children. Fortunately, all you need to rid fabric of these smells is a neutralizer. Although such neutralizers do come in...

Whether it's an accident by your child or your dormitory roommate, you will probably find yourself cleaning urine out of a bed at some point in your life. Fortunately, removing urine from bed...

Removing the smell of dog urine from fabric or carpet is a fairly easy task. However, if Fido chooses to do his business on a wood deck, that can be a different story altogether. This is because...

Pungent smells such as urine can have a lingering effect on your tile long after you have cleaned the floor. Removing the smell requires a powerful cleaner that neutralizes the odor, such as...

Even potty-trained pets have accidents, and the couch provides a favorite spot for many pets. Cleaning up after them can present a challenge, as many methods and cleaning products fail to remove...

Removing cat urine and the overpowering smell it leaves behind can be difficult. Though there are many commercial products available, many of them are expensive and simply mask the odor, allowing...

Removing dog urine smell from wood floors can be a tricky procedure if you are unfamiliar with it. Some cleaners can damage or discolor wood, and less harsh cleaners will not completely remove the...

Accidents are likely to happen on mattresses eventually, especially in homes with pets and small children. Cleaning urine from a mattress can be a difficult task, and buying a new mattress is...

New puppies are an accident waiting to happen, which can wreak havoc on your rugs. Even the best-trained pets can have accidents if they are sick, scared or a little mad at you. You may not want...

Removing pet urine stains and odors from hardwood floors is easy to achieve with natural products, according to Elizabeth B. Goldsmith, author of "Green Cleaning for Dummies." White vinegar is a...

If you've got a pet, chances are you have had pet stains on your carpet at one time or another. Pet stains can be unsightly, unsanitary and unappealing to the senses. However, you don't have to...