While in extreme cases of pet urine odor a carpet is discarded, most of the time it can be effectively treated with an enzyme based pet odor remover.
One of the most effective enzyme pet odor eliminator products available is Odormute; available in concentrated powder form at many vet supply warehouses.
Enzyme formulas eliminate the pet urine stain at the source; enzymes digest and neutralize the urine residue, often removing any stain along with the odor. In extreme cases, the carpet may need to be taken loose and pad removed. The floor is treated with an oil based primer to seal any odor in the subfloor. After treatment and cleaning, carpet is then re-installed with new pad, and odors are gone.
By dispelling these top 10 carpet care myths, homeowners can achieve a cleaner, healthier, and more attractive carpet. While at the same time adding years to the life of their carpets, and savings to their bank accounts.
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