How to clean and remove pet stain from carpet and upholstery

Things You'll Need

·         Ammonia

·         Mild Liquid Laundry Detergent

·         Vacuum

·         White Vinegar

·         Baking Soda

·         Spoon Or Spatula

·         White Rags And/or Paper Towels

·         Heavy, non-fading object

Urine on carpet and upholstery

1.       Soak up excess moisture with a white rag or paper towels.

2.       Blot on a solution of 1/4 tsp. mild liquid laundry detergent and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) warm water. Repeat until there is no more stain transferring to a towel or rag.

3.       Blot with a solution of 2 tbsp. ammonia and 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) water. Rinse with warm water. Repeat. Blot dry.

4.       Blot the area with a solution of 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) white vinegar and 2 cups (16 fl oz/500 ml) water. Rinse.

5.       Cover with several layers of paper towels weighed down with a heavy, non-fading object. Continue changing paper towels until the carpet is dry.

Faeces on carpet and upholstery

1.       Gently scoop up excess with a spoon or spatula.

2.       Blot with an ammonia solution (see step 3, above). Let it soak in for several minutes.

3.       Blot, and then repeat until the stain is removed. Rinse with cold water. Blot dry.

4.       To remove lingering carpet odours, sprinkle baking soda on the spot. Let it sit overnight, then vacuum.

Tips & Warnings

®      Enzyme-based products, such as Bio-Aid or Nature's Miracle, available at your veterinarian or a pet store, are also effective.

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