subject: Only A Professional Can Fully Handle Pernicious Pet Odors [print this page] Only A Professional Can Fully Handle Pernicious Pet Odors
Copyright (c) 2010 Gerry StringerIt's undeniable that pets are precious, but sometimes that nagging odor is too much for pet owners to bear. The smell can not only negatively impact the property sale, but also interrupt entertainment plans and disrupt lives. Prompt attention is the key to successfully overcoming the issue because fecal matter and urine that isn't quickly eradicated will only lead to additional problems.If the pet odor problem is brand new and caught early, there are pet odor products and rental cleaning equipment that may be able to handle the situation satisfactorily. Professional carpet cleaners agree, older pet odors and pet stains are most thoroughly eradicated by experienced professionals trained in all areas of odor eradication.Pre house breaking or litter-box training, kitties and puppies are prone to "accidents." The problem is worse if the animal is not neutered or spayed at a young age because of territorial spraying in sexually mature pets. These issues can be exacerbated by the introduction of a new pet into the home environment until the newcomer is accepted into the family by the existing pet. To add to the problem, once a pet selects a marking spot it tends to return to that spot over and over again, adding to the odor exponentially. The biggest problem is pet urine odor that can be particularly pungent and long-lasting. Once the urine dries it crystalizes and can be deeply seated in upholstery, carpets, carpet pads, sub-flooring and even walls and woodwork, and these crystals must be removed to do away with the odor. Of course, the best solution is to catch the pet in the act of urination and clean up the urine before it has time to sink in or crystalize, however this is nearly an impossible task. If the problem is relatively new and hasn't had a chance to completely soak into the area, there are many products on the market that a homeowner may use to clean carpets and upholstery and remove the odor. Remember that holdover from hippie dorm rooms, the black light, it can be used in a completely darkened room to highlight urine stains in order to locate problem areas.). But a professional is required for almost any long-term pet odor problem. Unfortunately, many times, only the surface of carpets and sofas is cleaned and the odor is temporarily masked with use of consumer products or even home-market rental equipment, meant for minor issues. Pernicious pet odor problems, where the carpet backing has been stained, the sub floor inundated and where even walls and trims have been soaked, can only be addressed by a professional. Most carpet cleaners in Denver use steam cleaners and enzyme-based odor eliminating products when they perform pet odor removal services. but as professional cleaners of carpet and upholstery, these companies are also experts at repairing and restoring stained fabrics, removing carpet and replacing the pad underneath. If the pet odor problem is long-standing, a full remediation may also require replacing the sub flooring (wood or concrete), removing and replacing tainted wall trim, and perhaps cutting and replacing wall boards and repainting. In some cases the carpeting, experts say, needs to be replaced, but consumers should understand that once the odor-causing crystals have soaked into the area around the carpet, simply replacing the carpet will do nothing to permanently eliminating pet odors. Pets are very popular in the United States, with American Veterinary Medical Association statistics showing Americans in 2007 had some 72 million dogs and more than 81 million cats. It's obvious that such a population will occasionally lead to accidents, and fortunately today's carpet and upholstery cleaning industry has developed safe and effective pet odor elimination services.
