PLEASE HELP with carpet stains!?
Question:I went on a weekend trip and left my 2 huskies with the housesitter..she DID NOT take care of my home or dogs. Needless to say i now have pet urine stains on my light beige carpet and they look like they have been there 2days or so, also there is orange soda or kool aid stains...what should i use?? i would like to try to get it up myself first before having to call a professional...my main concern is the urine stains, especialy ebing summer time i dont want a smell ocurring. I have a very nice home and need to get this up..please please help!
Answers:
Pet stores carry a product called 'nature's miracle' for cleaning up pet stains. it's especially good for urine stains. you can even put it in a carpet cleaning machine.
Spray 'n Wash works VERY well and will not harm your carpet.
I promise this stuff works in all types of climates.
Apply on these areas:
All floors,sprinkle on baseboards,toss some under appliances and even in cupboards.
THE SECRET FOR SUCCESS IS TO LEAVE ON YOUR CLEAN FLOORS FOR ***3***DAYS~~no less!!!!!!
On the 4Th. day sweep and vacuum all floors.I usually leave under appliances and in cupboards.
This product is " Biodegradable ".It is harmless to humans, pets. It might feel strange walking on it bare footed, but it won't cause any harm.
Cleans, deodorizes, disinfects and softens water naturally. Repels cockroaches, ants and other bugs.
The following except taken from The Bug Stops Here written by Stephen L. Tvedten and courtesy of www.safe solutionsinc.com
BORAX, OR SODIUM TETRABORATE, - is a combination of sodium, boron and oxygen, and is mined from the soil in its crude form.
Boric acid is a crystalline material derived from borax. Caution: Remember, boric acid and all boron products can act as a stomach poison when ingested.
While 20 Mule Team Borax® is extremely effective in controlling or eliminating ants, termites, weeds, lice, fleas, spiders and roaches, the Dial Corporation notes, “This product has not been tested nor received approval from the EPA for use as a 27 pesticide.”
Even so if you mop or spray the floors, voids, sill boxes, tunnels, backs of furniture, appliances and other areas where you see insect pests with borax - you will be surprised on how great the material controls virtually all pests.
It has been used for years to make cellulose insulation insect free and fire retardant.
It also is great for removing stains in carpeting and/or odors in urinals, etc. - so mop to remove odors and to help clean - in doing so you will also control pests “accidentally”.
If you have indoor and/or outside Pets, Email me and I will be happy to share what products I use to rid the fleas.
If any hair or skin is irritated due to these fiesty flees ones, you;ll love the results using this product.
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Resolve works really well. I also found that Lysol furniture cleaner works well but be careful dont use too much can cause it to dye the carpet.
without damaging carpet fibers i recommend Oxyclean available at any dollar general, walmart,kmart. mix a vary heavy solution, i mean thick with some granules in bottom that just wont dissolve, pour on stain, wait, blot repeat. rent a deep cleaner, one that has scented cleaner. i had white Berber carpet. my rotty had a few accidents. husband dropped plate of lasagna, never after this process could i find the stain.
HI, NO PROBLEM USE OXI CLEAN AND THEN WHEN DONE USE ARE LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER YOU LIKE AND RINSE WITH IT, THE BEST TO USE CARPET SHAMPOOER AND MIX OXI AND THEN RINSE WITH THE FABRIC SOFTENER. WE USE THIS ALL THE TIME, WE RAISE DOGS.
I don't know about the soda or kool aid stains. But for pet stains I use a cup of white vinegar and a gallon of water, mix them, then dunk a rag in the mixture and scrub the carpet with it.
You can also use a steam cleaner and use vinegar instead of detergent.
Well for the Orange stain´s try pouring a little white wine over the stain , then blot with kitchen roll. this method is also used for removing red wine stain´s , it should lift it out. For the urine stain, you can buy a product specially for this in the pet shop. or a small amount of ammonia & lemon juice will rd the smell. Once the stain´s have been removed ,I can suggest a little of youe own hair shampoo for spot cleaning your carpet , it works just as well as carpet shampoo. rinse well. Leave a towel on the wet area of your carpet with a heavy object on top , this will help dry any remaining water from the underside of your carpet, allow to dry with natural air. But it might be a better idea to have the carpet steam cleaned and dried, as sooner or later the water mark´s always reach the surface. Hope this helpsyou
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