Pet Urine Remover

Anyone with a pet has probably had to deal with an indoor “accident” at least once and know how important it is to remove every trace of odor as well as removing the stain. Not only will animals instinctually “go” where they can smell they’ve gone before; keeping a nice house certainly means controlling unpleasant odors and stains. As anyone with a cat will testify, a permanent smell will linger if cat urine is allowed to completely permeate a carpet.

First and foremost, it is important to get to the mess quickly before it has time to absorb into the flooring surface. Soak as much as you can up with absorbent paper towels using water and a blotting motion. Once you’ve successfully cleaned up the bulk of the mess, use the appropriate cleaner to remove the stain completely. For carpets, spot and stain removers may also have odor absorbers to help aid in the process. If cleaning a floor surface such as hardwood or linoleum, use a disinfectant cleaner on the area to remove odor and kill germs.

Once you’ve successfully removed the stain it is time to concentrate on removing all traces of odor left by enzymes in the urine. For this purpose, there are special solutions designed to break down urine and fecal enzymes to completely eliminate the odor from the area and lessen the chances of a repeat accident in the same spot.

Pet stores as well as supermarkets and department stores carry pet urine remover solutions specifically designed for the task and safe for use around your pet and other family members. Most directions call for a complete saturation of the soiled area with the solution followed by a period of natural air drying of about 24 hours. Once the spot is dry, any trace of odor is destroyed and will be completely undetectable to you, your guests and your pet.