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Carpet pet damage clean up hacks can save you a world of trouble. When there’s stains and other problems with carpet, it’s a real chore to fix (that is, if even possible). Just one domestic animal can cause a lot to go wrong in a very short amount of time. So, read on to learn more about the best carpet pet damage clean up hacks you can use.
Damaged Carpet Disposal
The first thing you need to do is to assess how much damage was done. In most instances, it will be present in most or all of the rooms in the home. If the flooring is carpet, that’s certainly good news, and, if it’s tile, that will be easier to clean. However, if it’s carpet or hardwood, it’s likely to have found its way to the subfloor.
Pet urine in the carpet not only leaves an unsightly stain and an unpleasant odor, but it penetrates the fibers and contaminates both the carpet and the floor underneath. That’s why it can require major restoration work, well beyond just a simple cleaning and treating. The longer an incident goes untreated, the more likely the urine odor is to permeate deeper and deeper into floors, walls and even the framework and foundation of the home. As the urine dries, the liquid evaporates but the urine crystals become even more concentrated and pungent. --ChemDry.com
If there is actual pet damage to the flooring, be it carpet or hardwood, you’ll need to remove it. Plus, you’ll have to put a good deal of elbow grease into the subfloor. This is necessary because pet damage typically seeps into the subfloor.
Best Lake Mary Carpet Pet Damage Clean Up Hacks
Pet stains have lingering odors and you can’t simply put new flooring over damage done to a subfloor. The way to deal with these stains is to do the following:
- Apply an odor blocking resin to the stains. You can use bleach, but the odor will take a long time to go away. Instead, apply an odor blocking resin directly to the stains, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow it to dry and use fans to speed-up the process.
- Clean the entire subfloor. Once the odor blocking resin has done its job, you can then give the whole subfloor a good scrubbing. Use a clean mop and bucket, along with dish soap. After you’ve cleaned the entire subfloor, let it dry overnight.
- Install new flooring. You can then install carpet or hardwood. Depending on your budget and location, carpet will likely be the best choice. Choose one that’s very durable and has a good longevity to make it worthwhile.
If you need help with carpet disposal or any other junk hauling, go ahead and phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.