Do-It-Yourself Pet Stain Removal

We realize accidents happen, and we can't always be there to come to the rescue. We thought it would help if we gave some friendly advice on how to remove urine spots. Of course, this might not remove the stain or odor completely but that is what we professionals are here for.

1. Remove as much of the stain as possible by using white papers towels or cloths.
2. Defuse the spot by spraying the affected area with 1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia and 1/2 cup of water.
3. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of clear dish washing detergent (which does not contain lanolin or bleach) with 1 quart of water. Apply a small quantity of the detergent solution to the area. Blot the affected area to work in the solution to the carpet pile. Repeat if necessary.
4. Using a spray bottle, spray water onto the area and blot. Repeat, but do not blot the following time. Set down paper towels over the stain, a plastic bag over the towels and place a heavy object (such as a brick) onto the bag and allow time to dry.
5. If a stain remains after these steps, then dampen the carpet's pile with Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) and leave sit for about an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Do not rinse out the peroxide. Apply pad of paper towels, a plastic bag over the towels and a heavy object over the bag and leave sit.

As a side note, be sure to avoid products with high pH levels and products like oxygen bleaches. In fact, we strongly advise you to avoid any store bought products as they enable the carpet to attract dirt like a magnet and can even bleach the carpet permanently. Be sure never scrub or agitate the carpet pile as this can damage the carpet fibers. Be sure to always test carpet in an inconspicuous area as different carpet fibers react in different ways.