Oh no! You just got home from work and your precious baby couldn't
hold it any longer and "tinkled"on your beautiful and expensive carpet.
What do you do now?
First blot up all the liquid possible by placing a clean towel on the spot and
standing on it.
Apply a bacterial - enzyme digester according to directions.
When dry, remove any remaining stain with a detergent solution.
Rinse using a clean white towel. Blot dry with another clean white dry towel.
When urine is fresh and has not been cleaned using an alkaline spotter,
the chances are good for removing the urine, roughly 50%. If the urine has been there
for a long time, the chances are slim. However, urine will continue to deteriorate
your carpet, so it is extremely important to remove the urine deposits as quickly
as possible, even if the spot does not come out.
BASIC SPOT REMOVAL SOLUTIONS REQUIRED FOR HOME USE.
A) Detergent Solution: One (1) teaspoon of neutral detergent, such as "Woolite,
to 1/2 pint (1/4 litre) of warm water.
B) Detergent/Vinegar Solution: Add one (1) teaspoon of White Vinegar to the
Detergent Solution.
C) Ammonia Solution: One (1)teaspoon of household ammonia to one (1) cup
of warm water.
YOUR BASIC SPOT REMOVAL KIT AT HOME
Keep on hand at home the following items so you will be prepared to handle fresh
spills on your carpet;
1. Neutral dish detergent such as JOY or DAWN or WOOLITE (diluted 20-1)
2. Clear household Ammonia; white vinegar (diluted 1-1)
3. Wet spotter such as SPOT GONE; dry spotter such as DISSOLVE; paint thinner;
hydrogen peroxide(3%) in case a spot needs to be bleached. Also, denatured or
isopropyl alcohol.
4. A good supply of WHITE TERRY CLOTHS; and a spotting brush.
5. For pets; stock a bacteria/enzyme digester such as LIQUID ALIVE.
6. A wet/dry vac is also great to have on hand as well.
Remember
Any animal urine can cause permanent damage to your carpet and furniture. It can also
create a very unhealthy living environment for you and your family.
It's always best to get to the spot quickly when urine is in an almost "neutral"
state as it's easier to clean up.
Once it dries, it becomes "alkaline" and it's very hard to remove. It
can cause permanent staining to furniture and carpet and if left for days or weeks can
undermine the backing and get into the subflooring. That's why "protectants " are so important.
However if not gotten to quickly the acids will break through the protectant barrier .
Especially wool carpet as they are very absorbent
