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Step 1
Find the mess. Use your eyes and nose to find the stains that you are trying to remove. You can use a black light to illuminate the stains you may not otherwise find. Lightly outline the invisible stain with a piece of chalk.
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Step 2
Use a pet stain and odor removal product to get rid of the stain. Be sure that it contains a biological odor eliminator so that it breaks down the stain. Do a spot test first on carpet or upholstery in an inconspicuous place to insure that there won't be discoloration.
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Step 3
Remove stains. If the stain is fresh, put paper towels down and press into the stain, absorbing as much moisture as possible, until it feels almost dry to the touch. Follow the directions on and use the stain removal product to get the stain and odor out.
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Step 4
Use a wet/dry vacuum if necessary. If there are a number of old stains or you are having difficulty getting out with the stain and odor remover, use a wet/dry vacuum with clean water to thoroughly clean and rinse both the carpet and the pad underneath. Avoid steam cleaning as it will permanently set the stain.
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Step 5
Wash pet bedding and any textiles in the areas where your pet spends the most time. Use detergent and some baking soda to remove any remaining pet odor.
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Step 6
Use carpet deodorizer when you vacuum and use a fabric refreshing spray on upholstery and carpet once you have cleaned it thoroughly to keep it smelling fresh.
Comments
sisabileon506 said
on 4/6/2009 great tips! sometimes its not so much hidden stains but rather the inherent smelly smell of having an indoor pet. My groomer introduced me to Frescopet. Its a fragrant collar attachment that you put on your pets collar and leave it on for a week. It time releases a subtle fragrance wherever your pet goes. It's worked wonders for me - instead of immediately smelling 'dog' when you walk into my house now you get hit with 'green apples' (that's my fav one lol). Check them out online.. frescopet.com
petsrgreatfun said
on 3/11/2009 I found a great product for killing the smell quick it is called whiff whacker and I found it at www.thevetsource.com I first used it to remove the smell of cat from my garage. After I had pressure washed the garage it still smelled like cat I sprayed this stuff on it and came back two hours later to a smell free garage. It is all natural and it works great inside the house too I also used it on the spare bedroom rug after a female Dalmatian made messes on the rug. Now I use this stuff all over.
AirQualityMike said
on 7/23/2008 Interesting tips! I have a very sensitive nose for odors and nothing I’ve used has worked better than the RGF Guardian Air Plug in Plus. I have one in my basement, bedroom, and next to the cat litter box! It eliminates those funky smells and makes me feel good about my house. I’d recommend it to everyone!
http://www.rgf.com