Comments on: How to Clean Pet Stains With Household Products

on 10/1/2007 You can get 20 Mule Borax in the detergent aisle and it's extremely cheap, and best of all it works. For an old urine smell, you may have to pull the carpet back (which is what I did and it most certainly worked but you can try on top first), slightly dampen the area then cover the padding and floor with the powder and allow to dry then vacuum up. For fresh urine blot up as much as you can then cover it with salt and the 20 Mule Borax powder and allow to dry then vacuum up. Test for color fastness, of course, but I used it on extremely dark burgundy carpet and it didn't discolor it at all. I tried about everything and this is what worked.

on 7/22/2007 I have a cat that decided to poop (twice) in the middle of my Laura Ashley white shag rug. I was so upset (this rug cost me over $800). The last thing I wanted to do was throw it out. There was no way I would have people over, just in case they sat down and smelled something nasty.

We tried many things products from home and pet stores, nothing worked. We thought we would try one more product before throwing out the rug. Natures Miracle is that product. It worked amazingly well the first time, after all the other products were used.

Two months later, it happened again. I picked up the feces and then just soaked the area with Nature's Miracle. I was amazed! Odor gone!

Don't waste your money or time. Go get Natures Miracle right away! You won't be disappointed.

on 3/22/2006 GoJo Orange Hand Cleaner did the job. I tried the dish soap and water suggestion, then tried the vinegar and blotting, but I could not get the carpet clean. The odor remained and the carpet just did not feel clean.

GoJo Pumice Hand Cleaner did the trick, almost immediately; the odor was gone!

I squirted some GoJo directly on the carpet; then used a small brush and warm water to work the GoJo into the area. Blot with a clean towel. I then used a small space heater to dry the area thoroughly. The degreaser in the GoJo seemed to be what worked the best.

on 12/27/2007 I picked up a bottle of Awesome orange degreaser from the dollar store and used it and that did the job. No more odor.

on 1/18/2006 First, soak up all urine possible with a clean white towel. Have a mixture already made up of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts clean water. Flood the stain with this mixture and soak right back up with dry, white towels until you can't get anymore up. I then put a clean, white towel on the spot and everyone that walks by can step on the towel to keep removing the moisture.

on 11/22/2005 I tried a number of cleaning products and even strong detergent and the odor wouldn't go away. Finally, I sprayed Simple Green (without diluting it) and let it soak into the concrete. Now all I smelled was the Simple Green. I let it sit. I didn't mind having to put up with the strong wintergreen type of scent for several days until that dissipated. I thought once the smell was gone that the cat odor would return. To my surprise, it worked like a charm. The odor was completely gone and I was completely relieved. It did not even leave a green stain on the concrete.

on 11/22/2005 The cat peed on the wood stairs up at the cottage... we tried the usual things, spray cleaner, vinegar, baking soda, etc. but the smell kept coming back. My grandpa's girlfriend suggested coffee grounds, and they worked. We used fresh ones, but used ones might work too. We had the same problem in the back seat of our car, and the smell KEPT coming back everytime it got hot, so last time we put some coffee grounds in, and haven't noticed it since!!!

on 11/22/2005 I found a dry cleaner who used the harsher chemicals and presto - the cat hasn't gone back to the area.

on 11/22/2005 For any type of urine stain, use plain white vinegar. Don't mix it with anything, just pour it on the stain and the yellow will disappear (along with the odor)!

on 8/6/2007 After doing an extensive search and trying so many different products (all the products I tried were quite expensive and had limited usage and applications), I stumbled on a product called (believe it or not) "UP2!" The product is not sold online, nor is it available at retail stores (as of yet, I am still looking). I ended up having to e-mail them, they have no web site, nor (as the company stated) do they believe in selling on the web. They do not trust the security of online transactions, and I can understand why. After speaking with the individual on the phone, I was told (and mailed) some product information. The information stated that this product will not only do all the tasks that those other expensive products claim (urine tasks), but it is also a general cleaner and degreaser that is pH neutral.

I run a pet and grooming company and am often burdened with the duty of cleaning the entire facility (which is no thrill). I have to clean stainless steel, tiles, washrooms, cages, general floor space, and the like. I tried this "UP2" product, and was astonished with my findings. I normally would use a multiple list of products to do all this cleaning. At home and business, I have replaced all my other cleaning products with this one product (that will work on animal urine, and human as well). Now, the men?s washroom is a nice place to walk into. When I used it to clean my leather seats in the Rover, spraying it on my hand (which had multiple paper cuts from reviewing paperwork), did not irritate me one bit.

This product is both a microbial and enzymatic-like product with some newfangled technology that they claim will increase the product's potency (strength) as time goes on. In fact, they recommend that after blending, you should let it sit for at least a half of an hour (or longer). Now I make a batch in the evenings for the following days cleaning.

Further, I found that this product is completely natural. Nothing in its ingredients will harm humans, animals, or the environment. This is like heaven, as all the other products I end up using have harsh fumes, and fragrances I usually do not care for in the least. The product eliminates the odor without having to use a cover up; like fragrances. This is a true test of a company's belief in their product. But the best thing of all is the price! I paid $35.00, plus shipping and handling (which to my surprise, unlike those TV infomercials, they did not stiff me on the cost of shipping). At $35.00, you can make enough cleaning material for up to 32 gallons. That's not bad. I buy the 9 pound pail (for the business) at a cost of $170.00. This small pail will make between 55 to 248 gallons of cleaning product. That is a deal of the century.

on 11/22/2005 To remove the stench of cat spray, spray the area with "Windex" or another household window cleaner. A couple of regular blasts, on any surface, should do it.(spot check fabrics or any other delicate surfaces first). Wipe up surface with a/some paper towels, toss paper towels in the trash, job done!

on 11/22/2005 If you have a cat who likes to spray or even not use the litter box and you think you will never get the smell out try this. Wash any article of clothing with Listerine. Also pouring listerine on the floor where the cat sprayed will also remove the smell and you will never know it existed. I bought a house with a cat that used a corner by the front door and the same corner in the basement as his litter box. The smell was horrible within minutes of cleaning it with the Listerine it was gone!!! Also my brother had a nice jacket and the cat sprayed it and he was ready to throw the jacket away. I washed it first in only listerine then again in regular soap. All gone.

on 11/22/2005 Blot excess urine from carpet after any type of pet has urinated on your carpet. After, sprinkle the area liberally with baking soda. Allow the baking soda to dry on the spot, then simply vaccuum.

on 11/22/2005 I have tried everything from color-safe bleach, Windex, vinegar, baking soda, pet stain removers, detergent. These treatments are VERY temporary fixes. Most don't work at all. I need help. I have a fixed male cat.

on 12/27/2007 There is a new product on the market called "Oxiclean." Put a capful of cleaner (oxygen-based) into a bottle; fill the bottle with hot water; and shake vigorously. Pour onto spot until saturated. Dab with white towel, and it goes into the carpet and pad.