Do-it-yourself pet stain removal

You have two options for trying to get rid of pet stains and smells

Your first option is to try and do it yourself. We have products here at Kleenrite that you can purchase that contain the same chemicals that we use when we come to your home. Just make sure to follow the directions carefully.

Your second option is to call us and we can help. Why spend your valuable time and effort lamenting over pet stains when we have all the tools, cleaning solutions, and equipment to get the job done right in a timely manner? In most cases, we recommend bringing in Kleenrite's expert team, but if you decide to go it alone, here are some guidelines you should follow for best results:

The best tool to have is a small one gallon wet vac or small spot removal machine. A small wet vac can be purchased for under $30.00. We recommend a small machine because the more convenient, the more likely you are to get it out for an accident.

If you can get the urine up while it is fresh you will have a better chance of 100% removal. Simply suck the urine right out of the carpet. Then apply some of Kleenrite's cleaning compound and let it sit a few minutes. Then pour a measuring cup of warm water on the spot and suck it out to rinse the carpet. Always dry the carpet as much as possible and never scrub or rub the carpet. This will distort the face fiber and break down the fiber protection and allow for easy staining.

If the urine spot is older than 24 hours, apply Kleenrite's cleaning compound, rinse the carpet with warm water, and then wet vac. Then you can mix one part white distilled vinegar with two parts water and apply it to the spot, rinse with warm water, and wet vac. Do not use the vinegar on fresh spots as the acid from the vinegar can not counter the acid from fresh urine. The vinegar works best after 24 hours when the urine has become alkaline.

The best cleaning agents for urine

Enzymes are the best cleaning agent for urine, vomit, and feces. An enzyme is the only cleaning agent that actually eats up the bad bacteria. For the best results use an enzyme spotter after you have rinsed the carpet, especially if the spot is not a fresh one. We recommend Nature's Miracle, which can be purchased at any local pet store. Always read the directions before use.

Products to avoid

Try to stay away from products with high pH such as ammonia, Resolve, and oxygen bleaches. These products will leave the carpet with a residue and in a high pH state, which will enable the carpet to attract dirt like a magnet. In some instances the use of the wrong product can cause the urine stain to be permanent. Please call Kleenrite first if you are not sure about a product you may want to try.

How professionals remove odor

Remember, in order to remove the odor, all of the alkaline salt deposits the urine leaves behind must be completely removed. This can be quite extensive and time consuming. In worse cases, all of the following steps will be done. When damage is not so bad a few steps are left out.

• Step 1: Apply urine treatment to affected areas to prepare for cleaning.

• Step 2: Apply enzyme treatment to affected areas to control odor.

• Step 3: Clean carpet and extract pad with water claw.

• Step 4: Apply urine stain remover to visible stains.

• Step 5: Apply final application of enzyme treatment.

Disclaimer: Use these techniques at your own risk. Always read directions on any spotter before using. Pre-test each spotter in an inconspicuous area before using. If the stain or odor persists, call Kleenrite.

Call Kleenrite today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION presentation of our pet odor/stain cleaning services or for immediate service: 217-351-4930!

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