Pet Odor Removal From Carpet and Rugs

Pet stain removers come in various brands and there are even some that you can make yourself at home. There are a number of ways to use these pet stain removers. However, if you are going to try your hand at pet stain removal, then it is better if you follow some tips so that you can make your cleaning process easier and faster. Here are some of these tips.

If you have urine stains on your carpet or rug, then first clean the area with a commercial brand of pet stain removal solution. You have to soak the soiled area for a while so that all of the urine stains are soaked out and the odors are also gone. Then, apply the solution onto the stained area with a sponge or any soft cloth. This is to make sure that all of the urine stains are removed from the area. You have to do this as soon as you notice that the odors are returning so that you do not have to deal with re-soiling the area again.

There are times when pet urine has permeated deep into the rugs or carpets and using a set-in-stone or bissell clean carpet detergent is not enough. In such cases, it is better if you go in for a set-in Stain remover. The set-in-stone is another type of pet stain removal product that is known to work by breaking down the molecules of the stain in the carpet or rug. Then, it helps remove them using a special machine. You have to follow the instructions of the manufacturer of these detergents in order to know how to use it properly.

If you are using a hard floor cleaner to remove stains from your carpet or rug, then you need to make sure that you go in for a hard floor cleaner that does not leave any residue after it cleans the area. The reason why you should use a detergent that does not leave any residue is because a detergent that leaves any residue will attract more dirt and make things worse than they are already. These soaps also tend to strip the color from the fabric too. However, there are times when you might find soaps that leave no residue at all. In such cases, you would need to go in for a cleaning solution that contains trisodium phosphate, or TSP.

Apart from pet stain removal using a hard or set-in-stone carpet cleaner, you can also use a steam cleaning machine to remove pet urine stains. This method of cleaning your carpets and rugs is the same as that used to remove pet odor. The only difference between the two is the manner of application. While pet odor is removed using water, you need to apply this method of cleaning using a cleaning solution consisting of TSP in a spray bottle. You can easily get these cleaning solutions at hardware stores, home improvement stores or even at the supermarket.

However, if you cannot use any cleaning product to remove the stain, you may have to resort to natural pet spot removal. The best natural pet stain remover is lemon grass oil. You can make this natural pet stain remover at home by mixing one tablespoon of fresh lemon grass oil with enough warm water to form a thick paste. Apply this mixture on the affected area and leave it to dry for around twenty minutes, while constantly cleaning the affected area using a regular vacuum cleaner.