How to remain a Pet stain on NEW carpet!

[countrykid]

After saving for ages and putting up with a dingy old carpet, I recently had a new one fitted. Unfortunately, my cat decided she would be sick on it just days after it was laid!! Maybe she just didn't like my choice of colour!

The sick was mostly liqiud and has left a yellowish stain which I don't know how to remove. The carpet I think is a mixture of mostly wool, with some nylon and a reasonably good quality. It was not scotchguard treated.

I have read that a weak solution of amonia might help, or bi-carbonate of soda. I am afraid to try amonia in case that makes it worse. Has anybody had the same problem and what did you use?

Thanks in advance

[lajohn]

ammonia will fade the colour. don't use ammonia.

[abstract]

yellowish stain eh...........Hmmmm id personally advise you to purchase several gallons of banana or vanilla milkshake and spread pour all over your carpet thus even the best forensic experts would'nt be able able to spot the ''cat stain'' anywhere! you could also try melted cheese but personally i have'nt tried that method and so could'nt tell you the outcome! good luck!

[lajohn]

- You have to give the soiled area a good cleaning. This can be done with vinegar, which also makes a wonderful deodorizer, or mild dish soap. After the stain is completely gone, rinse by blotting with a damp rag or paper towel.

- Sometimes with pet urination, wicking can occur. This means the stain went deep down into the lower fibers of the carpet and has pooled at the bottom. You may feel you got the entire stain out, but in a few hours or even a day or two, the stain will magically reappear as the liquid rises up through the fibers to the top of the carpet. To eliminate wicking, take a thick towel or rag and place over the stain. Weigh it down with some books or other heavy items and leave it there for a few hours or even overnight. This should absorb all of the liquid. Clean the stain once again to make sure it�s all lifted.

- Avoid using a steamer to clean pet stains or a hair-dryer to dry them. Heat causes stains and odours to set, making them virtually impossible to remove.

- Once a week or so, sprinkle a deodorizing powder on your carpet. This will help to keep your carpet smelling fresh. A more frugal option is to use baking soda. Baking soda doesn�t have an odour, so if scented deodorants aren�t for you, this is the alternative.

- Visit your local pet emporium for some good heavy duty pet smell removers. These are more expensive than those found in the supermarket, but this may be necessary if common household deodorants don�t work.

- Contact your vet for a recommendation. They have to contend with pet smells on a daily basis and will certainly have some advice or product recommendation.

- If you smell pet urine but can�t quite locate the stain, a black light may be in order. Be prepared for a rude awakening, however, as these lights will expose all your carpet�s impurities and may send you running for a professional.

Cont.

[lajohn]

- Don�t use ammonia or acid-based product to clean your carpet, a pet may mistake this scent for the smell of its own urine and continue to use your carpet as the bathroom.

- If none o f the above methods work, contact a professional carpet cleaner. They�re experts and will have the stain removed and your carpet looking like new in no time. Once the carpet is cleaned and freshened, it�s time to clear the air.

- An electric air purifier will remove pet odours still lingering in the air and keep your house smelling fresh.

- Letting a pot of vinegar simmer on your stove will also keep your house smelling fresh. The vinegar neutralizes, deodorizes and removes impurities from the air. The smell isn�t pleasant but it�s better than the alternative.
We love our pets. Unfortunately, they do have their stinky side. Most of us agree, however, that having a dog or a cat is worth the extra work it takes to keep our house smelling clean. If we train our pets properly and follow some guidelines for keeping the carpet smelling fresh, pet odours shouldn�t be an issue. Don�t put off adopting a pet because you�re afraid your house might smell. Once you experience the warmth and unconditional love that comes from owning a dog or cat, odours won�t even be an issue.

[legend758]

Shake and vac is good .
Then move a large piece of furniture over the stain.
Job done and no hassles.




D T H ?

[lajohn]

the vomit scent will still stink the room. covering the spot with furniture will not help.

[legend758]

I was assuming the carpets been washed.Or is the vomit still there?
If not then my idea would appear to be the best and most sensible too.

D T H ?

[lajohn]

you might be right Legladin! I've just read the headline -
"How to remain a Pet stain on NEW carpet!"
maybe they do want to keep the odour after all. lol

[legend758]

Im always right.Watch this space oh newbie.You will be enlightened.





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[lajohn]

http://tinyurl.com/58c76c

[legend758]

Amazing.
A link to google would have been just as helpful.

http://www.google.co.uk/


Watch n learn

watch n learn

Ooooh la laaaaaaaaa john : 0)

[countrykid]

Sorry about the typo in the question, it was meant to say remove as you guessed (and probably as you all read it as I guess). Many thanks LA for your constructive answer and the link, it's the whole purpose of sites like this.

Cheers

[lajohn]

you're welcome! i was only kidding, knew it was an error. lol

[Velvetee]

Thats why I'd never have an animal in my home. What's the point of spending hundreds on a new carpet, when it will get ruined by a pet. If you have a cat, it will just claw at it, a dog will poop or throw up on it and the carpet will smell in no time.

Surely it's better to have hard flooring if you have pets, then it can just be mopped up easily.

[woofgang]

there is some great stuff called zybax which usedsmicrobiology to remove odours...I got mine off ebay link here http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38& _nkw=zybax

our poor old dog became a bit incontinent with age and had numerous tum upsets (sorry if TMI) the carpet and underlay took a real beating and we couldn't get rid of the smell, had decided to replace it.
After she passed on we got two pups so decided to struggle and live with the smell until they were housetrained. (yeah i know yeuch!)
Anyway I found this stuff which can be sprayed on or used in a carpet shampooer and is completely non toxic so good for the pups...carpet (and underlying underlay and floor now smell like new again.
Its designed for use in places like pub toilets...need I say more! I have no interest financial or other wise in the company....just reccommending a good product

[woofgang]

forgot to add it dealt with the stains as well!

[countrykid]

Thanks Woofgang. I will certainly give your suggestion a go and get some of that stuff. Your follow up answer was great as it is only a stain that we now have, as the smell has gone just by using a very mild soloution of water/washing upliquid. Cheers again