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Urine
Spots are difficult to deal with because….
· Animals
often urinate when nobody’s looking and many spots go unnoticed.
· More
than 1/4 cup of urine will penetrate into the carpet’s backing and padding. Once
the urine dries it forms a dehydrated reservoir that’s just waiting for moisture
and humidity.
· Once
the summer months arrive with humidity and heat, the urine solids in your carpet
are “activated” and off-gas bacteria and ammonia which contribute to a
foul-smelling condition.
· Urine
spots are sometimes hard to detect. A moisture probe and black lights are tools
that a professional uses to locate the spots.
· In
order to effectively remove urine from any carpet all contaminated areas must be
discovered and treated.
Why
It’s So Hard To Get Out!
Urine
forms a waxy “crust” on the surface of your carpet. Because
of a high concentration of salts, bacteria, and other organic matter, urine
forms a wax-like greasy residue that resist ordinary cleaning solutions.
Professionals use a moderately strong acidic solution to break down the urine
solids before they attempt to remove the spot from your
carper.
Mild
urine spots can be cleaned from the surface BUT…
Heavier deposits affect the backing and padding of your carpet. You can either
remove the padding and clean the carpet from the back, then re-install it or we
can offer you another option…
Sub-surface
Extraction
We
utilize special cleaners and a powerful vacuum system that removes pet urine,
stains, and odors from the padding, carpet backing and the face fibers in one
step. Extreme contamination may
require several visits because of a situation call “wicking”.
What
is Wicking? Just
like the old fashioned oil lamps that draw oil from a reservoir and stay damp.
Urine spills create a reservoir that dries out. Once they are re-wet from
cleaning, the carpet pile acts like a “wick” and hydraulic pressure pushes the
moisture to the surface of the carpet. Until the urine is removed entirely from
the reservoir, spots will continue to return to the surface and the pungent
smell will continue to be troublesome.
Cleaning
urine spots from the surface of your carpet is an “art” that even qualified
technicians find a challenge at times, so be patient if several visits are
necessary to remedy urine stains.
How To Do It...
Don’t
Worry!
You
have two options for trying to get rid of pet stains and
smells.
· Do
it yourself. Products
like “Nature’s Miracle” or Lloyd’s work pretty well for surface stains. Be sure
you saturate the area well enough to contact the urine source. You can also use
vinegar and water to remove urine spots. Mix 50-50 white vinegar and water then
pour 1 cup per 3” spot on to the carpet. Let solution set for 20 minutes on
carpet. Cut a diaper in half and place it on the carpet absorbent side down. Put
a heavy weight (like a brick) on the diaper and wait 12 hours. If there’s color
transfer do it again. Keep repeating the process until you eliminate the urine
reservoir under the carpet!
· Let
US Help! Why
spend your valuable time lamenting over pet stains when Clean Sweep Carpet and
Fabric Care has all the tools, cleaning solutions, and equipment to get the job
done right?
Clean Sweep’s Top 5 Questions And Answers About Pet Stains And
Odors.
Q:
My dog went on the carpet and I cleaned it myself and there seems to be no stains or
odors. How can I be sure that all the urine is out?
A:
The only way to be sure that all the urine is out is to be sure that the amount
of cleaner was equal to or greater than the amount of urine deposited and that
the cleaner was removed completely either by blotting and rinsing or with hot
water extraction cleaning. How can you tell if it’s all out? The only way to
know after the fact is to use professional urine detection equipment (we will
test your carpet for free!)
Q:
If I don’t do anything about the urine deposits is it harmful, is there a health
concern to my family?
A:
Urine deposits left untreated will over time cause the release of harmful
bacteria and other germs that are unhealthy for your family to breath and touch.
Especially young children are subjected to urine contamination because they
often play and eat on the floor.
Q:
My wife and I have been discussing the possibility of putting our dog to sleep
because of the urine problem in our home. Is there another
option?
A:
Check with your veterinarian to see if the animal has any health problems. If
necessary we can put you on a regular program on a frequent basis at low cost on
an ongoing basis until the animal is able to stop messing the
carpet.
Q:
How much does Professional Pet Stain & Odor Removal
cost?
A:
It depends on the severity of the deposits, how many spots and what was used to
clean the spots before we were called. Call our office to set up a free carpet
audit.
Q:
I’ve tried everything I know to get rid of the smell. What
next?
A:
Our professional cleaning system deals with even the worst urine stains and
odors with a high degree of effectiveness. Consumer remedies for pet stains are
effective only to a limited extent. If you don’t have the time or patience to
spend hours dealing with animal stains, call Clean Sweep Carpet & Fabric
Care for FREE advice and encouragement. You probably don’t need to replace the carpet or put your
animal to sleep.
Clean
Sweep Carpet and Fabric Care
4800
New Horizon Blvd. #E
Bakersfield
CA 93313
661-833-1168
Toll
Free Consumer Awareness Line
888-815-6759
ext.9000
www.cleansweepbakersfield.com
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