Cleaning Tips

The most important step is to address the accident immediatley. Pet Urine has a ph level that is akaline or basic, and needs to be addressed with a solution that is acidic. Avoid using over the counter carpet cleaning agents, as they are high in surfactants and will leave a lot of residue behind and mostly mask any odor or discoloration, and over the counter cleaner have been known to set certain stains in the carpet fibers. A simple step that will provide temporary relief until a zerorez® technician can complete full extraction is as follows:

1 cup of warm water

2 caps of white vinegar

Mix together and apply to spot on the carpet, either pour or put in spray bottle and spray on spot. The blot with a clean white cloth. Repeat process as needed.

This tip will help you neutralize the urine in the carpet making it difficult for bacteria to develop and breed on the salt crystals and urea present. More importantly you will not be leaving any residue behind which will attract more soiling and make the spot look more unsightly.