Is there a 100% guaranteed way to remove pet urine stains and odors from carpet?

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Every site I look at with information on this topic seems to have a completely different explanation of exactly what works and what doesn’t. Is there a foolproof method for removing these stains and the associated odor?

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  1. july says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Nothing is every 100% guaranteed. However, I have 9 cats and can humbly say that I have a lot of experience in removing pet stains and odors. Two of my cats are barfers, and two of them are carpet-messers.

    I have just purchased $1000 worth of recycled-plastic carpet (yes, it looks just like real carpet, it’s soft and durable, and it doesn’t off-gas nasty chemicals) and I’ve had to use Unique several times already on it.

    The only product I have ever found that works is Unique Pet Odor and Stain Eliminator http://www.uniquedistributing.com/Pet-Odor-Stain-Eliminator/. I have used it on carpets and curtains. I have used it on clothing and towels that became urine-soaked after I left them on the floor (my cats can’t resist wet towels).

    The most crucial part of pet stain and odor removal is to treat the stain immediately. I apply Unique, blot the area to remove the stain, and allow the area to dry. Sometimes I have to repeat the procedure the next day, especially if the stain was large.

    Unique does have a scent of its own, but it doesn’t cover up odors. The enzymes in the product "eat" or neutralize the odors of feces, urine, and vomit.

    I have been buying Unique from my local Ace Hardware, but the store just closed permanently. I went in and bought all the Unique they had off their shelves before they closed. (That’s how much I trust this product.) I now have a year’s supply.

  2. Scamper says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    NOPE.

    It depends upon the fabric.

    Vomit is an acid and therefore it is neutralized with a base such as baking soda. Urine smell is neutralized with vinegar. The problem is that the fabric retains traces of the matter and this continues its natural decomposition process thereby releasing gasses which causes the offensive smell. If you go to a pet store you can buy an enzyme accelerator which, as the name suggests, adds enzymes and accelerates the decomposition process. When something has decomposed it does not smell anymore than the good old earth and dust.

    As to the stains, again this depends upon the fabric. Some materials will retain a water ring mark if you clean them with water. Dye’s react differently depending on how much reactivity they have.

    So the short answer is NOPE.

  3. me says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    No zippo zero none. The best method without disturbing the carpet ( wall to wall ) Is a shampoo followed by a double process extraction. If you are willing to disturb the carpet cut away and replace the under padding that was tainted and shampoo then extract the carpet – you will get most of it provided it did not seep though to the under-flooring.

    For area rugs if you have a carpet cleaner in the area that cleans both the top and bottom of the carpet in their large roller machines you will get most of it. (The type they send oriental carpets through sort of like a carpet car wash)

  4. Kevin says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    pets and carpets, are not a good combination, and most products will only mask the smell, as it is a liquid and has gone right into the underlay

  5. jekin says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    someone told me about "natures miracle" it is an enzyme cleaner. I never used it. I just pour a quart if water on the stain and let the shampooer suck it up. Pour from chest high and pick it up immediately.

  6. Curious says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I have had great success with Natures Miracle. If you follow the directions on the bottle it works on everything. Just test the fabric first. I have never had a problem. You can find it at any pet store.

    http://www.naturemakesitwork.com/home/index.php

  7. John says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Instructions
    Things You’ll Need:
    Plastic squirt bottle
    32oz Hydrogen Peroxide
    2 Tbsp Dish Soap
    2 Tbsp Baking Soda
    White cloth
    Step
    1
    The very first thing is to make sure you have all the items needed to make this cleaner. You’ll find the needed items to the right, under the "Things You’ll Need". You can find plastic squirt bottles at Wal-Mart or any type of Dollar store.

    Step
    2
    Next you want to take your bottle and pour 32oz of hydrogen peroxide in it. Add 2Tbsp any brand of dish soap, 2Tbsp baking soda, and shake it all up.

    Step
    3
    Finally spray a good amount on the stain or odor. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Take a white cloth and blot. The combination of these ingredients neutralizes the stain and gets rid of any odor. Very simple and inexpensive.

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