Pet stains and odors can be embarrassing, especially if you are having guests over. Unfortunately, this is a common problem that many pet owners have to deal with. A strong odor may indicate that your pet my have a problem that needs to be checked out, but other than that, urine odor is also a a common culprit. From time to time, accidents do happen, so be prepared to do some serious cleaning to keep your surroundings smelling fresh and free from stains. Learn how you can quickly remove odors and stains caused by your pets.

Pet Odor and Stain Removal

Clean pet urine fast to prevent permanent stains. Urine can leave behind a strong odor and hard to remove stains, therefore, it is important that you act fast before it soaks down to the padding under the carpet. To get rid of pet stains and odors, simply follow these steps:

1. Immediately soak up as much urine as possible with paper towel before cleaning the area. Use paper towel to thoroughly blot urine from carpet.

2. Repeat as necessary until you remove as  much urine as possible. Add a few drops of clear dish-washing liquid to some lukewarm water.

3. Dip a strong piece of paper towel or white cloth in the water, then remove it and squeeze out the excess water. Clean the area, while rinsing the cloth in the water after each cleaning.

4. Neutralize stubborn pet odors by adding baking soda to the soiled area or you may lightly spray a mixture of white distilled vinegar and water.

Prevention

Take the necessary steps to prevent urine accidents from happening again. Try to create an unwelcome presence in the area where your pet would normal relieve himself. Take your pet outdoors more frequently. You may also consider doing some simple training exercises to prevent future stains and odor problems.

Tip:

One common mistake is to use a steam cleaner for the removal of odors from pet urine. Don’t use this method, as the steam from the cleaner usually causes the stain to set in.