Hello, fellow pet owners! We all know that accidents can happen whether it’s a curious puppy in the learning stage, an old pet with some mishaps from time to time, or simply a random “oops.” The challenge of pet stains and odors is nothing new, but don’t worry, we are here to guide you through the world of pet stain and odor removers.
Think about coming home to find a puddle on your pristine new rug or a lingering “eau de wet dog” that’s a tad too pungent. Panic has you grabbing the nearest cleaning agent.please, don’t use bleach. Instead, learn the best strategies for pet messes.
Not all stain and odor removers are created equal.
You need a product specifically designed for pet messes. They tend to be kind of rough, and usually involve ingredients that are pretty harsh so inefficient on pet odor, even would harm little furry friends. So the secret weapon is enzymatic cleaners. They break down organic material found in dog and cat urine, feces, and vomit and eliminate smell at its source rather than merely masking it.
There is a wide array of pet stain and odor removers available for different surfaces you clean. You should not buy something that’s a miracle product for carpeted floors if it might damage the hardwood floors in your home. Some cleaners only work on specific materials, so read the labels before using it.
There are many types of pet stain and odor removers, such as sprays, powders, foams, and even gels. Sprays work great as a general cleaner and on smaller accidents. Powders sprinkle right over the carpet. Then you just vacuum them out and pick up those odors too. Foams work good on upholstery and on larger stain areas. And in my experience, I’ve found that gel is often best on really set-in stains.
Besides these commercial options, there are some DIY remedies you could try. A solution of vinegar and water can be effective to neutralize odors. Baking soda is also an efficient natural deodorizer that can be sprinkled on carpets and then vacuumed off. However, for strong stains and odors, a special pet stain and odor remover is usually the best option.
Pro tip: don’t dawdle. The sooner a pet mess can be addressed, the easier to clean. Just grab paper towels or a clean cloth and soak up as much liquid as you can before cleaning products are introduced. And it goes without saying test any cleaning solution in a discrete area for any damage they might cause the material.
So, what’s your favorite store-bought go-to pet stain and odor remover products? What horror stories are there that become cleaning triumphs? Have you discovered a miracle DIY solution that just works and works? Comment below! Let’s all join forces and find a way through sharing our best practices to a clean home for us and happiness for our pets.
Some pet stain and odor remover brands available on the market:
Nature’s Miracle
Biokleen
OxiClean
Bissell
Earthbath
DIY solutions:
Vinegar and water solution
Baking soda
Hydrogen peroxide
Tips and tricks:
Always read the label carefully before using a cleaning product.
First of all test the cleaner to ensure it’s not going to damage the fabric in an obscure place.
Do it fast as soon as the pet mess dawns on you. The cleaner the sooner. Try to eliminate as much as liquid as you can with help of paper towel or clean piece of cloth
before applying anything to clean.