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Cleaning carpet with pet stains and odors can be a challenge. Depending on the extent of the pet stains and odors embedded in the carpet or rug most can be eradicated by a good professional cleaning.

The carpet cleaning experts at Advantage can help you remove pet stains and pet odors from your carpet.

In most instances, our 8-Step Carpet Cleaning Process is all that is needed to get rid of minor pet problems and provide you with a clean fresh carpet. We are one of the few Michigan carpet cleaners who utilize the Rotovac Cleaning System that uses powerful scrubbing and vacuuming action to flush and dissolve the dirt and odors from your carpet for a residue and odor-free freshness. 

Pet urine can leave awful permanent stains and discoloration in your carpets. In some situations it can even bleach the color out of carpets. The unpleasant odor that is left behind is also a big problem. If your pet has an accident in your home, you need a professional carpet cleaning service to eliminate odors and prevent expensive damage to the interior of you home. 

In case you pet has an accident, follow these tips for new stains to lessen the problem until you can schedule a professional cleaning. 

For new, wet pet stains that just occur: 

Soak up as much of the urine as possible with a combination of newspaper and paper towels. The more fresh urine you can remove before it dries, especially from carpet, the easier it will be to remove the odor. 

Place a thick layer of paper towels on the wet spot, and cover that with a thick layer of newspaper. If possible, put newspaper under the soiled area as well. Stand on this padding for about a minute. 

Remove the padding, and repeat the process until the area is barely damp. Rinse the spot thoroughly with clean, cool water. After rinsing, remove as much of the water as possible by blotting.

For pet stains that have already set:

Call Advantage to schedule a cleaning consultation to help you decide your best course of action to clean the area.

Use a high-quality pet odor neutralizer once the area is really. Be sure to read and follow the cleaner's directions for use, including testing the cleaner on a small, hidden portion of fabric first to be sure it doesn't stain. Try any good carpet stain remover if the area still looks stained after it's completely dry from extracting and neutralizing. 

Avoid using steam cleaners to clean urine odors from carpet or upholstery. The heat will permanently set the stain and the odor by bonding the protein into any man-made fibers. 

Avoid using cleaning chemicals, especially those with strong odors such as ammonia or vinegar. From your pet's perspective, these don't effectively eliminate or cover the urine odor and may actually encourage your pet to reinforce the urine scent mark in that area. 

Neutralizing cleaners won't work until you've rinsed every trace of the old cleaner from the carpet if you've previously used cleaners or chemicals of any kind on the area. 

Even if you haven't used chemicals recently, any trace of a non-protein- based substance will weaken the effect of the enzymatic cleaner. The cleaner will use up its "energy" on the old cleaners, instead of on the protein stains you want removed. Your job will be more difficult if urine has soaked down into the padding underneath your carpet. 

In some cases, you may need to take the drastic step of removing and replacing that portion of the carpet and padding.

At Advantage, we are experts at removing pet stains and odors from your carpet. Contact us today to schedule your free caprt audit. With this thoroughinspection process, we can determine the best course of action to return your carpet to peak condition. To get started, call 734-878-3702 or schedule your appointment online today.