When it comes to pets – most people have compassion and will endure quite a bit. Carpets, however, can only endure so much pet urine. The unsightly stains and unwelcome smells of pet smells can be combated. Is there a method of pet odor and stain removal that works on carpets and upholstery? I really believe there is — and, I’ve tested quite a few products on home carpets.

There are cases where the urine damage is so severe in a carpet that restoration or replacement of the carpet is necessary. Of course, it is for the consumer to decide when the time comes for new carpets in the home.

It’s difficult to have a carpeted home and several pets. People who love pets usually apply regular treatments of varying products for pet odor removal. This is necessary to combat a problem that is constant. But does it always work?

Pet urine is usually left at the same place on the carpet over time and the scent and stain can build up. Since it is liquid, it penetrates the carpet backing and even the flooring material underneath. Even when it dries, pet urine crystallizes and stays in the carpet and surrounding materials. Pet urine odors, especially when deposited at the same place in the carpet, are permanent until properly removed.

There have been several over the counter and specialty urine and pet odor removal products on the market, but none of them seem as thorough as P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) by Chem Dry.

Surrounding areas where the pet urine has penetrated needs to be treated, not just the carpet stains. P.U.R.T. is specially formulated and tested for removal of pet urine odors -- for good. It is also a system that includes cleaning of carpet, pads, sub floor, baseboards and tack strips. This thoroughness in cleaning surfaces ensures complete removal of stains and odors. If surfaces need to be replaced or shellacked, this can be done as well. Each stain is different so various solutions may be considered and can be applied.

For removal of pet stains and odors from upholstered furniture, select a good upholstery cleaning service, possibly attached to a carpet cleaning service. Carbonated cleaning processes and solutions work well here to help eliminate pet stains and odors. With a final hot water extraction – furniture looks like new and stains and odors are removed.

Since all of this cleaning is because of pets, it’s a good idea to check to make certain products used are safe for children or pets. Since these types of products are used in the home, they are designated safe for use. Consumers who want to use green or organic products may request this from their carpet cleaning service.

Learning to live with animals and their accidents is much easier if you have an effective method of dealing with them on a regular basis. Though on-the-spot removal with a cleaning product may solve the problem of pet odor removal in the short term, it should never be the only solution. Use professionally tested products or consult a carpet cleaning service for the most expert removal of pet odors and stains and the results will be long lasting.

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