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Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Mix 1/3 water, 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 alcohol. Dribble over the soiled area. Blot with a white cloth. Do again until the stain is gone. Let dry completely, then vacuum.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The best product I've ever used to remove pet stains and odors is called Nature's Miracle. I don't usually endorse products, but this product is miraculous. I don't know why the company doesn't have a Web site. You can buy it in pet supply stores.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To spot-clean fresh stains, use Tide and warm water. Scrub the spot with a brush. To clean the whole carpet, use Tide instead of carpet shampoo, and use a fabric softener to cut down on the suds. It works.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 After cleaning "mess," sprinkle some baking soda and scrub into area. After area dries, vacuum up any access if necessary. For kennels, cages etc.: Thoroughly rinse out; sprinkle baking soda; let set at least 10 minutes; scrub, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 After cleaning up the urine, sprinkle baking soda on the spot & let it sit for 24 hours. Vacuum & no more odors! You've used no chemicals that can hurt your pet or any children.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have found that the best product for our household with kids and dogs is Spotshot. It can be found in most stores and works well on about any kind of stain. It has helped to keep our carpet looking brand new!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Spray & Wash stain remover works great on pet stains and oders. Just spray on and wipe with white towel. leaves carpet smelling fresh and clean.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Many pet stores rent black lights for urine-detecting purposes. Call around. From my experience, rental is less than $5 a day.
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Mix a little tomato juice in with your pet's dry food to help reduce pet burns on lawn from their urine.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I use drain build-up remover.
It contains enzymes, bacterial cultures and sometimes surfactants (detergent). Dilute 1 part to about 8 parts water. Douse on; mop up with a towel. Remember, the label should read "build-up remover." It's the Holy Grail.
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Apple cider vinegar sponged on the old urine-stained area and then sponged out with water. It doesn't leave the carpet sticky and it leaves the floor apple-fresh. I used it on cat urine that was really nasty!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Blot the area with a dry towel to get up as much moisture as you can. Then spread cat litter heavily over stain. (It draws the moisture out of the carpet and the padding!) Cover with a clean towel for 24 hours, then sweep up the cat litter, and vacuum.
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 For any kind of organic material on carpet, upholstery or clothes, medicinal-strength peroxide works very well. Just pour a little on, let it foam up a bit, then blot it. For stains on clothes, treat immediately before washing. Don't allow it to dry.
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Club soda is also effective for removing urine from carpets. Pour over area, soak with a paper towel, then cover with newspaper and a heavy object until dry.
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Fresh urine: Thoroughly blot urine, then pour regular rubbing alcohol generously over carpet. Let sit for 10 minutes, blot, then add more. Will not stain carpet. Old urine: Generously apply alcohol to entire area. Let sit, then repeat.