~Professional Carpet Cleaning~
Smells like Summer?
(But not in a good way?)
Accidents happen!
But as temperatures rise and humidity increases the odor of pet contamination may become more evident. Humidity activates pet urine salts left in carpets causing even small amounts of urine to emit strong odors. Quality Care Cleaning knows their odors! We have three different processes to treat your odor depending of the severity of the contamination and a success rate of about 80-90%. However, the success depends largely on how long the stain has been in the fiber. Pet urine can cause permanent damage to textiles as well as create an unhealthy indoor living environment if not removed promptly. When urine is first deposited onto a carpet or fabric, it is in a neutral state. This means it is easier to remove when it is fresh. Once the urine is allowed to dry it turns to alkaline (thus the ammonia odor) and becomes more difficult to remove. If left for months, depending on the fiber type, it could permanently change the dye structure of the fabric and cause the fiber to deteriorate. To prevent permanent staining, clean urine deposits immediately. If permanent staining occurs, we may be able to dye the spot at an additional cost.
What can be done about urine odor? We normally use enzymes or a professional grade deodorizer to treat urine. There is a small extra charge for each quart. First, we use a special urine detector to pinpoint exactly where the urine deposits are. Then we spray enzymes only on the affected areas. The enzymes actually eat up urine bacteria. These enzymes are also for sale for you to use between cleanings. Urine is one stain we cannot have any guarantees on. The stains could be permanent, although we usually have a very good chance of removal. We use Bi-O-Kleen enzymes, which are formulated for chemically sensitive people and safe for your family, including children and pets. These solutions actively breakdown and absorb organic material to eliminate tough pet stains and odors and ensure they don’t return.