Clean It Immediately
As urine dries, uric-acid salts can crystallize in the carpet fiber and backing, making the stain and odor much more difficult to remove.
Pet stain and odor advice
3 Rules You Should Never Break When Cleaning Urine From Carpet
Learn three important rules for cleaning pet urine from carpet: act immediately, avoid hot water and never use chlorine bleach on urine.
Jeff’s straight-talk flooring advice
Three Rules That Protect Your Carpet—and Your Family
When a pet has an accident, what you do next can make the difference between removing the urine and making the problem permanent. A fast response and the right cleaning temperature matter, and one common household cleaner can create a serious safety hazard.
Clean it right away. Keep the water cool. Never use chlorine bleach on urine.
What Homeowners Should Know
A few careful choices can protect your carpet and help you avoid an expensive mistake.
Never Use Hot Water
Heat can set a biological stain and make the urine harder to remove. Blot the area and use cool or room-temperature water.
Never Use Chlorine Bleach
Urine can contain ammonia. Chlorine bleach reacting with ammonia can create toxic chloramine gases that may cause serious breathing problems.
Safe Urine Cleanup Starts With the Right Advice
Blot instead of scrubbing, use cool or room-temperature water and choose a carpet-safe cleaner specifically made for urine. Always follow the product directions and never mix cleaning chemicals.
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