How do YOU treat pet stains?
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Forum Name: Urine Stains and General Spot Removal
Forum Description: Having trouble getting that spot out? Problems with urine?
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Topic: How do YOU treat pet stains?
Posted By: Atlantis
Subject: How do YOU treat pet stains?
Date Posted: 18/May/2009 at 11:46pm
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I just ordered ANOTHER case of UPT and Milgo this month. ANOTHER $200! Yes, I'm making money with pet stains but also spending a great deal. So I'm wondering what works for you guys, what products and the cost. Are you using a claw to extract subsurface damage? How is that working for you? |
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Posted By: FuzzSucker
Date Posted: 21/May/2009 at 12:06am
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I use Osr from pro's. It is also crazy expensive.
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Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 31/May/2009 at 9:09am
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Textile rinse, waterclaw, Triple Action, wait 20 minutes, waterclaw, repeat if necessary. Triple Action by Esteam is a odour absorbent, enzyme and encapsulant all in one.
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Posted By: AndyMan
Date Posted: 02/June/2009 at 7:47pm
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on pet urine try mixing white vinegar and water. spray/pour enough on stain to soak it- steam it up... works great - can't beat the price.. before u laugh , try it - it works ------------- AndyMan |
Posted By: Atlantis
Date Posted: 03/June/2009 at 11:03am
| I don't doubt it Andy. I use ammonia and an iron on red stains rather than Red Dye remover and it works GREAT! Any way to neutralize the smell of vinegar before applying? |
Posted By: AndyMan
Date Posted: 03/June/2009 at 2:18pm
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that is one of the bad features of using vinegar- the smell. Most people like it much better then the smell of the dog urine!!!! I mix a small amount of deodorizer into the mix and that usually makes it tolerable. ------------- AndyMan |
Posted By: demonsperm
Date Posted: 13/June/2009 at 9:36pm
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The claw may work great on a fresh stain , but im usually called after it accumulates.
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Posted By: James21
Date Posted: 08/July/2009 at 9:04pm
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I found over time that the absolute best for set in stains is an enzyme cleaner..
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Posted By: AndyMan
Date Posted: 09/July/2009 at 6:16am
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ty- what procedure/product do you use for red stains such as kool-aid.... ------------- AndyMan |
Posted By: sandiegocarpets
Date Posted: 30/July/2009 at 5:37am
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I think that the key is to remove most of the stain using a white cloth immediately, but if you are not a professional in this field, you'd better contact one for a complete pet stain and odor removal. |
Posted By: bullets
Date Posted: 31/July/2009 at 10:44am
| just magic has always worked well for me with urine stains, both old and new. |
Posted By: Steam Man
Date Posted: 09/August/2009 at 1:10pm
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Most urine problems require a strong acid to counter the high alkalinity accept for the freshest of piddles.
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Posted By: Americancarpet
Date Posted: 23/August/2009 at 11:50am
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Vinager and water... throw in a little baking soda if the stain has been there a long time. Soak... let sit then extract with a water claw. FLUSH the area again with clean water and extract again with a water claw. Spray on Odorcide and that problem is history... NEVER to return again. It's CHEAP, easy and effective.... kinda like my first girlfriend! :):) ------------- Home of the FIX PRIXING carpet cleaning! |
Posted By: AndyMan
Date Posted: 23/August/2009 at 2:14pm
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Hey I knew a girl like that once too- ------------- AndyMan |
Posted By: Mark McMaster
Date Posted: 24/August/2009 at 5:03pm
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I knew her too and the doctor cleared it right up. LOL Get rid of the pet. Simple solution ------------- Don't take your organs to heaven..... Heaven knows we need them here http://www.mcmastertile.com - www.mcmastertile.com |
Posted By: jsinopoli003
Date Posted: 14/October/2009 at 9:45am
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Yes the vinegar, water and baking soda works great especially for scent and color...but if you want to todally kill all bacteria that arises with urine ....i flush the spots with a product called Hydrocide it works awsome and then i use my waterclaw..and then you can leave ur customers home with no worries
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Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 14/October/2009 at 1:02pm
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Hydrogen Peroxide kills bacteria as well.
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Posted By: aqualityassured
Date Posted: 09/February/2010 at 1:18am
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In my experience, you need to break down the urine first then use an enzyme cleaner. Vinegar does work and I use it when I run out. But Vinegar is only a quick fix. Some more severe jobs. You will run into problems with the smell because you are using alot more vinegar.
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 09/February/2010 at 8:09am
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aqualityassured wrote:Posted By: Captain MooCo.
Date Posted: 02/April/2010 at 8:49am
| So what are you guys using to get out old pet Feces stains? |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 05/April/2010 at 3:06pm
| Protein spotter, but old feces spots are often difficult. |
Posted By: Captain MooCo.
Date Posted: 05/April/2010 at 8:18pm
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Yeah I've tried protein spotters but with minimal results. I think the best one I've found so far was Hrvrd Pet stain off. Do I just need to be really persistent, treat, dwell, rinse, extract with claw, repeat.... |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 05/April/2010 at 8:35pm
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It's very rare that I would put that much into removing a spot. You'll eventually cause texture change and possibly color loss if you throw too much into it. Haven't you ever had a dry cleaner tell you they were unable to continue treating a spot because of possible damage to the garment? Give it a reasonable amount of attention then call it a day. |
Posted By: Captain MooCo.
Date Posted: 05/April/2010 at 10:17pm
| I was just wondering because I've come across some stains like that and the customer was not satisfied. I am a IICRC certified carpet cleaning tech but not a certified restoration tech, so I don't know that much about that stuff. |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 15/April/2010 at 12:21pm
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There is a multitude of companies who make a multitude of excellent products for removal and killing odor from urine stains. But, the true secret is in the delivery system of the said products. To be anywhere close to total success you need the proper tools. Yes, a blacklight or moisture probe or both for identification purposes. You need to first know what and how big the problem you are attempting to fix. Then comes the product and lots of it as the urine is most likely all the way down through the carpet and underpad and into the floor. Spritzing a product regardless of how good it is onto the surface is not solving deeper problems. Once the stain has been soaked and given some dwell time you now need a super-sucker. Better known as the spotting http://www.kleenkuip.com/restoration/water_claw.htm - Water Claw . This tool is far superior for removing moisture than any other device yet invented. http://www.kleenkuip.com/restoration/water_claw.htm -  There is no miracle cure and you must invest and work at it. When you do that then you can charge accordingly and professionally. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: RIP IT
Date Posted: 15/April/2010 at 6:15pm
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The residual stain may end up being harder to remove than the odour. It may involve using heat transfer in an attempt of stain reduction but this process is best left to someone who has the knowledge of how to do it properly. ------------- Dont treat people like customers. Treat them like friends. |
Posted By: Captain MooCo.
Date Posted: 16/April/2010 at 10:06am
| I know how to do heat transfer properly. I was just wanting to know if there was a product that could remove the stain left behind with out going through the heat transfer process. |
Posted By: aqualityassured
Date Posted: 27/January/2011 at 3:29am
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pretty neat video! The water claw looks like it works great!
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Posted By: annatriumph
Date Posted: 08/April/2011 at 9:30am
For New Stains
http://www.ehow.com/how_9129_clean-pet-stains.html#ixzz1IwDsF1rA - |
Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 09/April/2011 at 12:53pm
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Then call a PROFESSIONAL CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN, annatriumph. Home remedies are for people with low standards and expectations. How many urine stains and odor problems have you been paid to address this year?
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Posted By: westcovina
Date Posted: 16/June/2011 at 7:40pm
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I like OSR as well.
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Posted By: nathan112
Date Posted: 23/August/2011 at 1:13am
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i know a product its called urine rescue ..one of the best for sure taking all the stain out but you need to be careful its kinda dangers ------------- http://www.greenhome-services.com/ - carpet cleaning sacramento |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 23/August/2011 at 1:28am
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does it work on wool?
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Posted By: Lavon
Date Posted: 05/June/2017 at 6:23pm
| Osr works great for me! I swear by it! Can't go wrong. |
Posted By: Tomright
Date Posted: 12/November/2017 at 9:51pm
| So many apartment complexes to clean, so many pet stains...... Never ends. We have our own special powerful concoction that we we've experimented with and put together over the years. Works pretty well, however, I will say some pet stains are a bugger |
Posted By: Mr.Mike
Date Posted: 15/November/2017 at 4:50pm
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Posted By: jakefinn
Date Posted: 13/February/2019 at 7:59am
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To remove the pet stains from the carpet, you should follow steps: 1 Start pouring the vinegar over the stain. 2. Apply the baking soda powder over the affected area. you will hear a crackling sound that means the vinegar starts to react with the baking soda. 3. Keep this solution on the carpet for a few minutes. 4. Once the solution dries up to rub the baking soda and take off into the dustbin. 5. At last, vacuum the carpet properly. |
Posted By: Carpet Clean Pro
Date Posted: 15/April/2019 at 5:17pm
| If you decide to use vinegar, you can also sprinkle it with baking soda. Wait for a bit and then vacuum it up. |
Posted By: Carpet Clean Pro
Date Posted: 15/April/2019 at 5:19pm
| Oh sorry, has just seen Jakefinn's reply- totally agree |
Posted By: lonnaneeley
Date Posted: 22/July/2020 at 5:13pm
| I use a cleaner with the chemical! |
Posted By: Beatrice West
Date Posted: 18/October/2023 at 1:03pm
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We use a Water Claw and OdorX Un-Duz-It Unleashed.  Removing pet urine stains from carpet can be labor intensive. Just make sure to charge the customer accordingly. ------------- Beatrice West Cleans the Best! |
Posted By: gossamer
Date Posted: 10/March/2024 at 4:05pm
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Hi, I'm a homeowner with four cats. One of the older cats seems to be peeing as a defense mechanism against the younger cats. It's often well after the fact before I notice it. I have one of those Bissell home cleaners and have tried that with the "Pet" concentrate. I've also tried the RugDoctor Pro rentals from HomeDepot to clean the stain. I've also tried a mixture of just bleach and water in a spray bottle, then using a brush to rub it into the carpet. Isn't this enoughj to neutralize the smell and keep the cats from coming back? My concern was that the bleach would ruin the carpet, but I checked in a small section before really using it, and it's fine. I'm just really frustrated - I've tried the vinegar/baking soda approach and it hasn't worked and desperate to try anything. btw, is there a more effective way to determine where a cat has peed? I thought maybe a blacklight would help, but it appears to also light up on the cleaning chemicals I've used that remain in the carpet from the RugDoctor :-( |
Posted By: ChristinaBlack
Date Posted: 07/January/2025 at 4:41am
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When I deal with pet stains, I usually try DIY solutions first, like baking soda and vinegar, but honestly, they’re not very effective for deep stains or odors. I’ve found it’s much better to hire professionals—they have the right tools and products to truly clean and sanitize the area. It’s worth it for peace of mind!
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Posted By: gossamer
Date Posted: 07/January/2025 at 5:04am
The problem is when it happens multiple times - it's just not sustainable to be able to hire a professional every time it happens. It's not like it happens all that often, but it does unfortunately happen. |
Posted By: oaktoncarpetcleaning
Date Posted: 13/January/2025 at 6:36am
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I usually act fast when dealing with pet stains. First, I blot the area with a clean cloth to absorb as much as possible, then I use a mixture of water and vinegar or a pet-specific stain remover. I let it sit for a few minutes before gently scrubbing the spot and then blot it again to lift the stain. If it's stubborn, I repeat the process. A good vacuum afterward always helps too!
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Posted By: gossamer
Date Posted: 13/January/2025 at 8:43am
This works fine if you can actually identify where the stain is in the room. Obviously if it's still wet you can feel around (yuk) but often times you don't really smell it until well afterwards. Sometimes it's just a single stream of pee that leaves a very small physical footprint on the surface, which makes it even harder to detect. And the idea of using a blacklight to identify it is complete nonsense. Completely unreliable, as it also marks detergent that may have been left behind from a previous cleaning, and on a rug, the pee may be below the surface. |
Posted By: Billy Barty
Date Posted: 21/January/2025 at 12:08pm
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Pet stains can be both a blessing and a curse for carpet cleaners. They’re a reliable source of income, but the costs of specialized products like UPT and Milgo can really add up, as you’re noticing. It’s great that you’re making money, but optimizing your process and products might help you improve your margins. A lot of cleaners find success by combining methods to tackle both surface and subsurface damage efficiently. Using a claw tool for subsurface extraction is definitely worth it if you’re dealing with deeper contamination. Tools like the Water Claw or the FlashXtractor are great for pulling out urine from the padding and subfloor, and they can reduce the amount of product you need to apply. While the initial investment in a claw tool might seem steep, it pays for itself pretty quickly if you’re doing a lot of pet-related jobs. As for products, many cleaners swear by UPT and Milgo because they’re effective, but there are some alternatives that might save you money. Some people use bio-enzymatic cleaners like Pro’s Choice Molecular Modifier or Odorcide 210, which are excellent for breaking down organic matter. These products tend to work well for both the stain and odor, and depending on the dilution rates, they can be cost-effective. For severe cases, pairing an enzyme cleaner with a peroxide-based product like OSR (Odor Stain Remover) can deliver great results. Another way to cut costs is by ensuring your application is as targeted as possible. Spot treat heavily contaminated areas instead of applying products over a broader area than necessary. A blacklight or moisture meter can help you pinpoint where the urine has spread, so you’re not wasting product. Also, consider charging a premium for pet stain and odor treatments if you’re not already. Many clients are willing to pay more for a specialized service that solves their problem effectively. This helps cover the cost of higher-priced products and tools. Finally, if you haven’t already, look into buying products in larger quantities or through a distributor. You might be able to get discounts by ordering drums instead of smaller cases, which can save you money in the long run. It’s great that you’re taking the time to evaluate your process. Pet stain treatments can be one of the most profitable parts of your business if you balance effectiveness with cost management. Keep experimenting to see what works best for your setup! ------------- When I clean it, I mean it! :) |