How to Clean Pet Stains from Your Carpet without Damaging It

Posted on 27/11/2023

Best Ways to Remove Pet Stains from Carpet

Owning a pet comes as a challenge for many people. Not only do cats and dogs require special care in terms of feeding and ensuring perfect conditions for them, but these furry friends also present a challenge in the form of cleaning. Pet stain removal is a real problem sometimes, especially if you have a young puppy or kitty at home.

It is important to know that pet training is an important part of your responsibilities as a pet owner. That and knowing what to do in case of an accident on the carpet. It pays to be prepared with the right tools and method of carpet cleaning, as ruining your carpet is the last thing you want. There is one thing you have to remember and that is to clean the pet stain as soon as possible for this will ensure far better results than when you allow it time to set.

Urine and feces are the most common stains you will find yourself against, so here is how you deal with them:

Feces - you may be unaware of the problem at first, but the strong smell will soon enough make it evident. Avoid steam cleaning, as that may set the stain permanently. Here is what you should do instead:

-    Scrape off the debris - when you locate the problem, you have to remove as much of the poor off the carpet as possible. Use a scraper for this task. Scrape gently at the stain to prevent spreading it further.

-    Treat the stain with a carpet cleaner - specialised carpet cleaning products work great in such cases, and you will do well to have one at the ready. The main benefit of using such product is that you can be sure it won’t damage your carpet. Just pour some of the product and let it penetrate into the stained fabric. Scrub with a brush and warm soapy water.

-    Repeat until the stain is gone - one application of the product may not be enough to get the stain off. For effective stain removal, you may need to apply the product a few times and follow the same scrubbing procedure.

-    Absorb moisture - use a clean cloth to do this. Blot the wet area to ensure the moisture is gone and the carpet is dry.

-    Combat the odor - in order to prevent further unpleasant odor, you should sprinkle generous amount of baking soda on the carpet. Let it sit overnight and vacuum it in the morning. Baking soda is a great tool for preventing nasty odors and you will see just how effective it is.

Urine - just like with the previously described case, you should act quickly to ensure the urine doesn’t set in.

-    Dry the area with cloths or rags - as soon as you see a urine stain, take out some paper towels and a clean cloth to blot off the liquid. That will ensure it doesn’t embed in the fibers, making it harder to clean.

-    Apply a water/vinegar solution - make a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a bowl, and work it into the stained area with a brush. After that, blot the excess moisture with a towel.

-    Add baking soda - in order to combat odors, apply a generous amount of baking soda.

-    Continue further cleaning with a mix of hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing detergent - the mix consists of one teaspoon liquid detergent and half a cup of hydrogen peroxide. Pour it over the baking soda and gently scrub the stained area. After allowing it enough time to dry, vacuum up the area.

These cleaning techniques have proven quite effective against pet stains. Still, you will do well to focus your efforts on actually teaching your pets the proper habits in order to avoid accidents in the future. That way you will not have to worry about stain removal in the future.