Pet
Odor Control
That darn cat! Well, accidents happen. Pet urine is
one of the most pervasive odors most homeowners encounter.
Action Carpet
uses both nature and technology to rid your home of
these offensive smells. Don't get rid of your pet! Get
rid of the smell!
Pet Odor
 Pet
odor is a very common problem. At Action
Carpet we can help you deal with your
pet challenges. From minor problems to major headaches
Action Carpet
can help find that solution that works best for you.
In many cases our normal cleaning process is all that
is needed to correct minor pet problems. The powerful
action of our cleaning system can effectively remove
urine from carpet fiber.
The problem with pet odor is that it can be much deeper
than it first appears. Pet urine can easily soak through
the backing of the carpet into the padding underneath.
In more severe cases the urine can penetrate into the
sub-floor beneath the padding. This creates a problem
that is multi-layered.
The urine also provides for the growth of bacteria.
This in turn contributes to a worsening of the odor
problem and can contribute to permanent color loss of
the carpet fiber.
Treatment
To eliminate this problem the urine must be removed
or neutralized from each of the layers effected. If
the contamination is limited to only the face yarn of
the carpet then the cleaning itself may effectively
remove the odor. In more severe cases a urine neutralizer
may be applied.
In the most severe cases, replacement of the carpet
padding, treatment of the under-side of the carpet and
the sub-floor may be required. Even replacement of the
carpet, however, can not guarantee complete removal
of the odor.
Left untreated over a period of time pet odor can become
absorbed into many of the porous materials in your home.
Draperies, sheet rock, upholstered furniture, base-boards,
even the concrete foundation are just a few of the materials
that can absorb these odors.
At Action Carpet
we offer a range of solutions to help you with your
pet odor problems. In the long run, however, it may
be more a matter of proper maintenance instead of total
elimination. After all, we love our pets and want to
keep them a part of our family. Pet ownership adds to
the challenge of maintaining a clean and healthy home.
At Action Carpet
we can help you meet those challenges.
Urine Control
Please note that when cleaning urine spots, there is
a difference between cleaning the urine soiling and
treating for odor. Cleaning existing urine spots MAY
NOT remove any associated odor. In fact, it could increase
the odor in the air space for a temporary period of
time.
Pet urine can cause permanent damage to your floors
and fabrics. It can also create an unhealthy indoor
environment. When urine is first deposited onto a floor
or fabric, it is in an almost "neutral" state
which means it is easier to remove when it is fresh.
Once it dries, it turns "alkaline" and becomes
more difficult to remove. If left for days or weeks,
depending on the fabric or floor type, it will permanently
change the dye structure, therefore causing permanent
staining. Even if the soluble deposits are removed,
the damage to the dye structure may already be done.
This means that no one can guarantee
complete removal of all urine spots. Please consult
with your technician if you have questionable urine
spots on your carpet.
To prevent permanent staining in the future, clean urine
spots immediately by blotting with a white terry cloth
towel or plain white paper towels until no moisture
is transferred. To clean the spot, mix 1 part white
vinegar to 2 parts water and massage (don't rub) into
the spot with a white terry cloth. Once you have "flushed"
as much of the urine out as possible, blot with dry
cloths until dry to the touch. If you have a small extraction
machine, flush with fresh water until spot is removed.
Do not use over the counter, general spotters
or extraction detergent. If you do not use
this formula, ask us about special pet spotters.
Although all of our textile cleaning
comes with FREE Dupont Teflon Seal; "Perma-Seal"
can be added for a virtually permanent protective seal
for a small additional fee.
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