Dont Make them permanent!
We all love our pets; we also love our beautiful rugs. Unfortunately, the two do not always coexist well, especially with the occasional rug pet stain masterpieces. Accidents happen, no matter how well behaved your furry friend may be.
When your pet friend has an accident, there is no need to panic! The experts at Rug Expo are professionals at rug pet stain & odor removal.
PETS DO LEAVE THEIR MARK
The professionals at Rug Expo understand the value of oriental rugs, and we also offer expert appraisals for Persian, Vintage, and Antique Rugs. We have three options for conducting a professional rug appraisal:
The Problem of Animal Urine on Oriental Rugs and Other Carpeting
Not only is it an unhealthy living environment, but if left untreated, urine stains on rugs can cause permanent damage. The two problems caused by pet urine stem from both bacteria and pH. When dog or cat urine is first deposited on your rug it has a PH of about 5 or 6 which is very acidic. Ideally, you would remove it right away while it is still fresh. Unfortunately, rug owners can’t always catch it right away, and this leaves a perfect breeding ground for bacteria to feed. Over time, after the urine dries the bacteria continue to feed and produce their own waste.
Now by this point, the pH is around 10 or 12!
And this makes it much more difficult for the stain and odor to be removed from your rug. Plus, it’s now much more likely the rug has suffered damage as the stain was not removed immediately. Past the risk of damage, a simple in-home cleaning will not get these types of odors out of the carpet once it has settled. Nobody wants to have a pet urine stain on their beautiful floor art, or a permanent unpleasant stench of pet odor.