The last thing that anybody wants to see is their pet doing their business on their area rug. This sort of a problem is commonly associated with younger dogs and puppies which are still being housebroken. And in the same sense, the training of your pets can be foiled when you do not exercise the proper cleanup methods. If the stained area is not cleaned up properly it can leave residue odors behind, which may attract your pet to do their business, on that area again. These simple tips will help you to avoid this mish mash and keep your rugs shining and clean.
Removing pet urine stains: When removing pet urine stains, first treat the area with warm water and soap and use paper towels to soak up the majority of the urine. Then use a professional pet waste cleaning solution (make sure that you can use this solution on your area rug) and follow the directions for cleaning. Assure that you remove all odor of the urine, or your pet will be attracted to urinate in that area again.
Removing pet fecal stains: First use gloves and paper towels to dispose of the majority of the mass of the feces. Then treat with a warm water and soap and allow the soap to mildly set in. Use a specific pet feces cleaning solution, which will clean the fibers of the rug and disinfect it at the same time. On more durable rugs you can use a carpet cleaning brush to remove the feces. On more delicate rugs you will have to have the rug professionally cleaned to avoid damaging it.
Removing pet dirt stains and eliminating odors: constant maintenance is the key to keeping stains and dirt from damaging your area rugs. On more durable rugs, you can treat most pet stains using mild soap and water, and by dampening the area until the stain is removed. On more delicate area rugs you will want to mildly treat the stain with warm soap and water, and then have the rug professionally cleaned. It is recommended that you have all rugs in your home professionally cleaned at least once every six months.
Final Note
Always make sure that you read the care and maintenance packaging for your area rugs before attempting to clean them with products that may in fact damage the rug. In some cases, you may have to have your area rug professionally cleaned. In this instance, may be wise to remove the rug from the traffic of your pets until they are fully housebroken.
