Removing pet stains
from the carpet
Pets are our loyal companions and in many cases are
considered to be members of the family.
We love them, care for them and in return they provide us with lots of
fun, laughs, love – and some cleanup.
It’s one of the few downsides of being a pet owner. They often leave their best treats for the
carpet, as it is so inviting and clean.
For pet owners, it’s a challenge to achieve pet stain and odor
removal.
Here are some great ways to remove pet stains and odors:
Basic clean Pet
stain removal is the first part of the challenge and begins with a good,
thorough wiping and blotting up of whatever is on your carpet. Try to get the most of it up with rags, and
paper towels before moving on to removing the stain. It’s even good to use a rag with just plain
water first. Then, you’re on to the next
step which involves further stain removal and pet odor removal.
Go natural
Consider trying natural stain removers before moving on to carpet
cleaners. You’ll save a few bucks and
running off to the store. It’s also
safer for you and your pets to use natural cleaners.
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One great combination is a solution of vinegar,
water and baking soda. Vinegar is a
great natural cleaner for removing stains.
Use white vinegar. Baking soda is
a natural odor remover. Mix up a
combination in a spray bottle and use it between scrubbings on the affected
area. Let the solution sit in the carpet
for about 5 minutes.
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Another option is club soda. You’ll need to apply it several times as it’s
effective only when the soda is bubbling.
Blot the stain after the soda stops fizzing and repeat.
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You can use just plain baking soda for smelly
areas that don’t seem to be stained any more.
Place a small mound of baking soda over the affected area and let it sit
for a few hours – then vaccum.
Check the padding
If your carpet has padding underneath, you may need to check this as well. You may need to apply cleaning strategies to
the padding as well, and in the worst of cases, replace a portion of it.
Wet vac You may
be able to rent a wet vac which removes traces of heavy stains with plain old
water. Be sure to follow instructions
carefully when using them. Don’t confuse
this with steam cleaners because these, with the heat, odors will just be set
permanently into the carpet.
Although pet stain removal may seem difficult and annoying,
the solutions above are simple strategies that work in most cases for pet stain
and odor removal. Pet odor removal is
most often solved by use of baking soda which you probably have in your
kitchen. As much as possible try to
treat stains as soon as possible before they are set and dried. Then go enjoy your pets and remember all the
reasons you love them.
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