It happens
Accidents will always happen when you have a furry friend to look after. Whether it’s on
the carpet, hard floor or even (god forbid) in bed, and knowing how to clean it will save you
time and stress.
Here are some domestic tips and ultimately a professional solution to
dealing with the inevitable mishap
Carpet accidents can be tricky to clean as the enzymes from the poop are absorbed
quickly into the fibres. Odours and stains can lock in if not treated promptly. Follow
these steps to have a fighting chance of restoring the carpet.
1. Act Fast
Time is a key factor here, the sooner you pick up the better results.
2. Blot, Don’t Rub
Use a damp paper towel to blot the area, rubbing will only
move the mess around and push it into the pile.
3. Apply a Carpet Cleaner
If you have a wet vacuum, use a pet-friendly enzyme to
break down organic matter and suck out the stain.
4. Rinse and Blot Again
Dampen a clean cloth with water and repeat the blotting.
5. Dry the Area
Allow the area to dry completely and vacuum to restore the
carpet.
How To Get Rid (w)oof the Odours
Even after spending time cleaning the unforced error, odours can linger. He’s a couple
of tips.
• White Vinegar Solution
Mix equal quantities of water and vinegar, and apply in a
spray to the area and blot dry.
• Enzyme Cleaners
These will break down the odour-forming bacteria, these
can be highly effective.
Mopping Hard Floors After an Accident
If an accident appears on hard floors, tiling, or laminate flooring, follow these steps.
1. Pick up the poo-quickly!
2. Clean with warm soapy water – Use a mop and bucket with hot disinfectant
water.
3. Disinfectant – Use a pet-safe disinfectant to ensure the bacteria and odour are
removed.
4. Dry the Floor – Use a dry mop to speed up the drying process.
If It Happened on Your Bed…..
Pets love to snuggle up on the bed, but accidents can easily happen there as well.
1. Remove Bedding Immediately – Strip everything from the bed.
2. Blot and Blot Again – Blot the affected area with dampened paper towelling.
3. Use an enzyme Cleanser – Spray affected area, leave for a few minutes for it to
take affect and the blot dry.
4. Launder Everything – Wash everything on a hot setting with effective washing
detergent.
5. Air Outside If Possible – Air outside if possible, to completely dry.
Using Safe and Effective Products
• White vinegar and baking soda – Natural and safe and found in most
households.
• Enzyme-based cleaners – Specially designed to breakdown pet stains and
odours.
• Hydrogen peroxide – Very safe and effective product
• Pet-safe floor cleaners – Always read the label for safe to use around children
and animals.
Call the Professionals
We are experts in the field and have completed hundreds of carpet cleaning jobs over the years, if you’re unsure on how to clean pet accidents or prefer for someone else to do it, we’re ready to help. For isolated incidents, you might even consider our express cleaning service, which is perfect for a quick, targeted clean of just the affected area instead of a full domestic clean. What we’ll do:
• Reassurance that the carpets/ bed /upholstery is thoroughly deep cleaned, not
only shampooed but sanitised as well. Extracting all signs of a poop issue.
• Removing tough stains and odours.
• We use specialised equipment to sanitise your home furnishings.
• Professional and effective results without stress.
Our advice, to be on the safe side is to call us, the professionals, to ensure a safe and
poop-free home, free of odours and bacteria, if not, we hope you found our tips useful! If it’s dirty, We Clean It!