How to Clean Pet Stains With Household Products

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pet odors can linger in carpeting and fabric forever unless you get to the source. Armed only with some simple products that you probably have around the house, you can get rid of these smells quickly and easily. Follow these few steps to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Liquid Detergent
Spray Bottles
4-5 White Towels
Black Lights
Pet Stain Removers
Portable Or Ceiling Fans
Liquid Detergent
White Vinegar
White Vinegar
Soft Bristle Hairbrush
non-alkaline, non-bleaching neutral detergent

For New Stains

Step 1

Remove any excrement and blot the entire wet area immediately and firmly with a clean, white, absorbent towel or cloth.
Step 2

Pour a small amount of liquid detergent onto the cloth or towel and rub stained area with just enough firmness to remove the stain.
Step 3

Mix together 1 quart warm water and 1/2 cup white vinegar.
Step 4

Slowly dribble the mixture onto the stain.
Step 5

Place several clean, dry, white towels over the stained area.
Step 6

Walk over the wet area several times to absorb excess moisture.
Step 7

Place books or other heavy objects over the area.
Step 8

Allow the objects to stand on the area for 4 to 6 hours.
Step 9

Remove the towels.
Step 10

Use a soft-bristled hairbrush to raise the nap of the carpet.

For Old or Invisible Stains

Step 1

Locate any invisible odors with a black light. Urine in carpets glows in black light.
Step 2

Mix 1 tbsp. neutral detergent (mild, non-alkaline, non-bleaching) into 1 cup warm water.
Step 3

Dribble the mixture onto the stain or odor area.
Step 4

Blot the area with a clean, dry, white towel.
Step 5

Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water.
Step 6

Dribble the mixture onto the stain or odor area.
Step 7

Blot the area with a clean, dry, white towel.
Step 8

Mix 1 tbsp. neutral detergent with 1 cup warm water.
Step 9

Again dribble this mixture onto the stain or odor area.
Step 10

Blot again with a clean, dry, white towel.
Step 11

Dribble clean water onto the area.
Step 12

Blot again with a clean, dry, white towel.

Comments

tobysmother said

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on 1/31/2009 Thank you jc4patents, your suggestion just saved me about $1,000.00 for new carpet. Your wonderful, it works like magic. Tobysmother

amandatkinson said

on 11/8/2008 the best way to get rid of a odor in your carpet is get down on your hands and knees and scrub it till it dont stink no more.

robertwgood said

on 10/13/2008 The best products I have found for removing pet stains and odors are available from Go Glo Home Products at http://www.goglo.com
Their products are all natural and much safer than the retail products available from your local pet product supplier. Try P.A.W.S and Bio-Ox concentrate, these products are amazing and much more affordable than any retail products I have found.