Pet Concerns

Pets are Great for Carpet Cleaners!

I highly recommend that everyone own 2-3 pets, just kidding.  Below are some techniques that Dave uses to treat pet urine, vomit or diarrhea, followed by some ways you can try to remove them on your own.  If you feel the job is too big for you, we are always happy to help!  Call 303-772-2199 when the spot is still fresh for best results.

Before we get into the choices for urine treatment, please familiarize yourself with the information below on the tools Dave has available for urine treatment.

1. Water Claw - The water claw is a terrific new tool that can greatly increase the possibility of success with urine odors.  With the water claw, we can totally saturate a urine spot with a gallon or more of deodorizer, purposely wetting the backing of the carpet and even into the pad.  This is where much of the old urine sits.  With the water claw hooked to our powerful vacuum, we can extract this deodorizer, along with the old urine out of the carpet.  While we still cannot guarantee results, it greatly enhances results when the deodorizer comes into contact with the urine from top to bottom.
2. Blacklight - Urine glows in the dark under a blacklight often identifying areas you likely were unaware of.  Rooms must be darkened to see spots effectively.
3. Deodorizers - I use several different deodorizers while treating urine.  I will not use a deodorizer that is simply heavily perfumed to temporarily cover odor.  All our professional deodorizers are quite expensive.  My strongest costs me over $60 a gallon.  Don't fall for someone adding deodorizer (perfume) to their cleaning solution as a cure-all.  This is not good enough for urine odors.

Pet Urine Stain Treatment Procedures Available By Dave's Pristine Carpet Care, LLC
Best Treatment - Only recommended if pet no longer lives at this location and carpet is in good condition.
(Higher cost)
1. Identify urine areas with a black light.
2. If urine is in corners or on edges, loosen carpet, clean and treat backing.
3. Check flooring for damage.
4. Replace pad if needed.
5. Pre-treat urine on surface and rinse.
6. If there are heavy urine spots in the center of a room and the dog is knee high or larger or repetitive on same area, extract with water claw.
7. Apply deodorizer on surface of spot, after cleaning.

Better Treatment - Pet still lives at location.  I don't recommend best treatment if possibility of additional urine exists. (Moderate cost)
1. Urine areas are clearly visible and/or areas known.
2. May use blacklight. (additional cost)
3. Spray heavy urine treatment on all urine spots, let set 10-15 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly.
4. Possible water claw on some spots. (additional cost)
5. Apply deodorizer to surface, let dry.

Good Treatment - Not recommended for pets knee high and larger.  Best for small dogs and minimal urine. (Lower cost)
1. Urine areas are clearly visible and areas known or identify with blacklight. (additional cost)
2. Choice of moderate urine treatment before and/or after cleaning.

While we make every effort to remove urine odors based on the level of treatment you choose, we offer no guarantee.  There are carpets that are not worth treating due to the high level of urine.  The best plan is prevention with quick treatment using a shop vac as described below.  You can count on us to give you an honest assessment of your situation based on your input and our evaluation.

Procedures for Treating Pet Spots on Your Own
Remember, with any kind of spot, don't rub or scrub or you will permanently rub a stain into your carpet fibers.  If you have a red or pink stain, it is likely from dye in your pet food.  Check your labels and always stay away from food, treats or chews with red or yellow dyes.  If red stain persists, I have a couple of techniques to attempt when I come, but it could be permanent.  Removing urine rapidly usually avoids this especially if your carpet has been protected with our teflon protector.

Instructions for Removing Pet Spots With a Shop Vac:
For fresh urine, vomit or diarrhea get your shop vac out as quickly as possible, before it dries.  This helps clean up and hopefully prevents staining.  First, vacuum up all the urine, thoroughly.  Now, saturate spot with deodorizer or weak dilution of water and vinegar, and let set for 10-15 minutes.  Next, apply a heavy dose of water in a 3-6 inch circle and immediately vacuum up.  If it's a large spot, move to next 3-6 inches till finished.  If you vacuum heavily it may even pull the fresh urine out of the carpet backing.  If you do not vacuum heavily, the spot may reoccur when it dries.  For all pet spots, but especially if your pet is knee high or larger, due to the volume of urine, I'd recommend finishing by placing a damp towel folded 3-4 times, on the spot.  Put a weight, like a toolbox, on it to dry overnight.  This will absorb any additional urine that wicks up while drying.
For vomit or diarrhea, you do the same procedure but it may leave a stain.  If so, try spraying it with some laundry prespray.  Let it set for 10-15 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water and shop vac to prevent possible bleaching of carpet.

Instructions for Removing Pet Spots Without a Shop Vac:
If you have a fresh urine spot, apply a towel quickly over the spot, standing on the towel, until all urine is absorbed.  Next, apply a deodorizer until damp and let set for 15 minutes.  You can leave this to dry but it may resoil a little.  If you want to rinse, follow with cool water and towel dry again.  For all pet spots, but especially if your pet is knee high or larger, due to the volume of urine, I'd recommend finishing by placing a damp towel folded 3-4 times on the spot.  Put a weight, like a toolbox, on it to dry overnight.  This will absorb any additional urine that wicks up while drying.  If there is a large volume of vomit or diarrhea, I'd suggest not attempting to clean it without a shop vac.  You should scoop up waste and put a wet towel over it and get a shop vac or call me to see if I'm available within the next 24 hours.