Pet accidents are inevitable when you own a dog. Even the most well-trained pups may pee on your carpet from time to time. Take a look at these steps for properly handling dog pee accidents to get rid of the stain and the smell, as well as some tips for how to prevent future accidents.
#1 – Catching him in the act.
If you happen to catch your dog peeing on your carpet, use it as a learning opportunity for your furry friend. Punishing him is not recommended asit will encourage him to be sneakier next time. Instead try saying something along the lines of “whoops, outside” while leading him outside where he normally does his business.
#2 – Act fast to prevent damage.
Use a paper towel to blot up as much of the urine as you can from the area. You want to do this as soon as possible to prevent the urine from seeping into the carpet padding or floor beneath. Don’t use a hairdryer to dry any excess. That will only cause the stain and odor to set in even more. If your dog peed on something washable such as clothing, put it through a cold rinse cycle and then a normal wash cycle with detergent.
#3 – Fix the deeper issue.
When dogs urinate on your carpet, it doesn’t just stay on the surface of the fibers. It seeps lower and lower until it has reached the backing of the carpet and the flooring beneath. Then, as the urine dries, the liquid evaporates but the urine crystals become even more concentrated and pungent. Simple surface cleaning does not remove these odors.
Even if a pee stain looks to be taken care of on the surface of your carpet, there could still be urine damage underneath on the padding or sub-floor.
Avoid steam cleaning the area as the heat will set in the stain and odor. Instead, call Ace Chem-Dry about our Pet Urine Removal Treatment in the Loveland area. Our Pet Urine Removal Treatment works at the microscopic level to lift the stain completely and destroy the urine crystals to fully remove the odor.
#4 – Determine the cause of the accident
In order to prevent future accidents, try to determine the reason your pup peed inside. A few causes could be:
- Stress
- Schedule changes
- Home renovations
- New medications
- Health issues
Pet Urine Stain & Odor Removal in Loveland, CO
Pet accidents are never fun to deal with. However, with a little training and some help from the professionals at Chem-Dry, you won’t have to worry about permanent damage to your carpets. Give us a call today to learn more about our Pet Urine Removal Treatment in Loveland and the surrounding area!
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