5 tips to remove the smell of urine from your carpet

5 tips for eliminating the smell of urine from your carpet

Sometimes young children or pets can escape onto your carpet. Urine stains, whether of human or animal origin, can be distinguished from more common stains such as ink, coffee, sauce or red wine. Although these can be removed with intensive scrubbing, urine has the particularity of resisting this type of surface cleaning.

So it's important not to treat urine stains as you would any other substance. In addition to the visible appearance, you also need to deal with the smell.

1. Use a mixture of baking soda and water

Baking soda is magic for eliminating all kinds of odors. In fact, it's frequently used in kitchens as a home air filter. By mixing this ingredient with water, you obtain a paste that you can then apply to the urine stain. Once dry, spray the stain with distilled vinegar. If bubbles appear, don't worry. It's perfectly normal. Simply rinse well with water to remove the paste and vinegar. If the smell persists, you can repeat this process up to 3 times in a row.

2. Use non-toxic, enzyme-based cleaners

These cleaners are sometimes available from pet shops. One of the advantages of these is that they don't require rinsing or scrubbing. Simply follow the directions and apply the product to the stain. Normally, it's sprayed on. Unlike more toxic products, these natural cleaners should be left almost overnight on the carpet to significantly reduce odors.

3. Use a wet vacuum cleaner

Wet vacuums are designed to remove stains and odors from carpets. However, unless your pet often urinates on your carpet, you may not want to buy such a product. On the other hand, if you often need a deep clean, investing $200 in such a vacuum cleaner could well prove very useful. Unlike normal (dry) vacuums, the wet version is excellent for removing all types of stains and odors.

4. Hire a professional

A professional cleaning service will use an industrial version of the wet vacuum. They may also apply an enzyme-based cleaner before cleaning. There's no doubt that by dealing with a professional, you can rest assured that your carpets and furniture will be cleaned with the best equipment and the most effective techniques.

5. Make sure that urine does not seep under the carpet

If you spot urine while it's still fresh, you can soak it up with a paper towel and avoid further damage. On the other hand, if the urine has seeped into the carpet and into the underlay, the smell may be harder to remove. In this case, you'll need to tackle the carpet's underlay before attempting to eliminate the surface odour.

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