Odors Be Gone

Let’s face it, there are some kinds of stains that are a lot more difficult to remove than others.  When it comes to stains, it’s always best to work on removing the stain right away, but sometimes this isn’t possible.  Stains from grape juice, wine, cola, and pet urine are some of the most notorious stains when it comes to stain removal.  Most carpet cleaners are able to remove stains from dark colored drinks, but it might take a few applications.  It’s also important to remember to blot the stain rather than smear it, as this will cause the stain to move deeper into the carpet.  While grape juice, wine, and cola are cosmetic stains, pet urine has a terrible smell that tends to linger.  For removing pet urine,  pet urine removers are required.  These special products target the particles of the pet urine that cause the unpleasant odor and neutralize it.

Most of the time stains can be removed with a standard rag and a bit of elbow grease, but for stains that have been in the carpet for a long time, it might be necessary to shampoo the carpet first and then apply the proper stain remover. 

Whether it’s an apartment, condo, or house, there’s nothing worse than lingering pet odors left behind by the previous owners.  Most people become accustomed to the odors of their own pets, but odors from foreign pets can be nerve wracking and ruin the appeal of a new home.  But for the most part, odor removal isn’t a complicated process.  The first step is to vacuum and shampoo the carpets.  If there is no carpet, most of the odor will dissipate within a few mops of the floor.  The reason most odors tend to linger is because the pet urine or excrement becomes trapped beneath the carpet.  Once the carpets have been vacuumed and shampooed, attempt to locate specific locations where the odor is potent or there are stains, and use an odor removal tool.  There are numerous pet odor removal cleaners, and finding the right one is more a process of trial and error than choosing a specific brand. 

With just a few applications of a pet odor remover, most smells will dissipate and the home will smell like new!  It’s also a good idea to get a few green plants in the home to provide fresh air.