There are many benefits to owning a pet, but carpet stains and odors are not among them. Pet owners know all too well that accidents aren’t uncommon and that regular carpet cleaning is essential for keeping your home looking and smelling fresh. While cleaning the carpets is a guaranteed way to remove stains, you might want to tackle the problem sooner rather than later to prevent unpleasant odors from permeating your floor.

Here are some effective methods for removing the scent of pet urine from your home:

• Clean the Area Immediately: Be sure to clean the floor or carpet while the mess is still wet—it’s much easier to eradicate the odor when it’s fresh than after the pet urine has dried and soaked deep into the carpet fibers. Step on a thick stack of dry paper towels to soak up the puddle. 
• Apply an Odor Neutralizer: Even if you catch the accident early, there may still be some scent left behind. You can make a DIY neutralizing formula using equal parts water and white vinegar. Apply this solution to the stain and let it sink in for at least 10 minutes. Then, use paper towels to absorb the moisture. Allow several hours for the carpet to dry completely, then sprinkle the area with baking soda. Let the baking soda sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming.
• Hire a Carpet Cleaning Company: Professionals handle pet stain removals easily, and they’ll make sure the rest of your floor looks spotless, too. This is a useful option if your carpets are stained in different areas or you’re dealing with a particularly stubborn stain.

Don’t let pet stains and odors linger for too long. Once they sink in, they can be difficult to remove. The key is to act fast, and when in doubt seek the services of a professional carpet cleaning company to help eliminate the problem. Even the oldest carpeting can look as good as new after a deep carpet cleaning treatment!

CarpetMasters Flooring Co. is a leading carpet cleaning company serving the Chesterfield, MO, community. From flooring installation and repairs to cleaning and pet stain removal, they do it all—and they can handle even the most stubborn stains. For information, visit the company’s website, or call (636) 532-1311.