Just like children, pets provide a lot of love but they also take a lot care. Most of us start out thinking that our pets will never cause the kind of damage we've seen at Other People's Houses. Oh no. It won't happen to us.
And then, real life happens. The dog gobbles a hot dog from the street while we aren't looking and gets sick in the house an hour later. The cat gets a urinary infection and just can't get to the litter box in time.
I could go on. But you know the problem well or you wouldn't be reading these words.
So what should you do after the fact? How can you get rid of the stain from your carpet, floor, or upholstery?
No single remedy works with all kinds of stains and odors. Stains and odors are the result of the chemical composition of the substance that caused the stain, the chemical composition of the material the substance landed on, and the interaction between the two. While sometimes the result is irreversible, in most cases the stain can be eliminated or at least made much less noticeable.
The first rule is to act as quickly as possible. If you witness your pet in the act, mop up as much of the offending substance as quickly as possible while trying to keep it from spreading. Always mop up from the edge of the area toward the center so as not to make the stain any bigger than necessary.
Of course, often your pet won't make a mess in your presence. In that case, the urine or vomit may have sunk into the carpet, wood floor, or upholstery. If there is some solid material involved, first carefully remove it. Try not to rub it into the carpet or upholstery.
Spray the area with a half and half mixture of water and household vinegar – just regular vinegar, not wine or cider vinegar. If done in time, this should stop the stain from setting permanently in the carpet or fabric. Now blot up the moisture by applying clean cloth or paper toweling to the area. Use pressure to get as much liquid out as possible.
If the stain is still visible, baking soda may do the trick. Add a few teaspoonfuls of baking soda to the vinegar solution and apply the mixture liberally to the stained carpet or fabric, and then blot dry as before. There will be a chemical reaction between the two that will reactivate the stain and make it easier to remove. When the area is completely dry, a thorough vacuuming should remove any remaining traces of baking soda.
If these simple home remedies don't do the trick, it's time to call in the professionals. They'll bring the appropriate equipment and materials to restore your home to its former state.
Accidents do happen. Don't let them spoil relationship with your pet or your home.
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