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Child accidents can occur on anything from carpet to bedding or clothes. Home remedies to control urine odor should be your first line of defense in treating the smells. Many are so effective you won't need to pay for more expensive products or services. Remember that even all-natural products like vinegar may trigger allergic reactions in some people; proceed with caution. If your child doesn't make it to the toilet and pees in the carpet as an accident, it may make him feel embarrassed. There are easy ways to clean urine from carpet that will help you not only remove the bad odor but also feel less stressed about the situation and more apt to support your child during his learning process. Urine removal can be a very tricky business from absorbent materials such as carpet and upholstery. Urine contaminated carpet, cause the occupant much grief in their attempts in trying to rid the area of the offensive odor. Urine contains salts that act as a desiccant. That is to say, it can attract and hold moisture better than most materials. If you pass a moisture meter over a urine infected area, even if it has been left to dry for months, you will find that the area where there is urine will have a much higher moisture content in relationship to the surrounding unaffected area. This is the reason urine odor is stronger when the humidity in the air is elevated (rain outside, shower running etc). This ability to attract and retain high moisture in fabric creates ideal conditions for bacterial, viral and mould growths. Removing urine salts from your living area is strongly recommended from health and indoor air quality perspectives. Try these techniques : Vinegar, Soap and Water To eliminate urine odors from linoleum floors, begin by absorbing the stain with a mop or paper towels dampened with soapy water, advises Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Rinse with plain water. Wipe the place of the original mess with a sponge dampened with white vinegar, and leave to air dry. To keep urine odor out of wood floors, blot up any wetness from the accident, then sponge with cool water and re-blot. Sponge on white vinegar then quickly use a water-soaked sponge and blot up the vinegar or cleaner. Blot dry. Urine odors, whether from a fresh accident or a lingering stain, can challenge even the most diligent housekeepers. Vinegar, Soap and Water To eliminate urine odors from linoleum floors, begin by absorbing the stain with a mop or paper towels dampened with soapy water, advises Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Rinse with plain water. Wipe the place of the original mess with a sponge dampened with white vinegar, and leave to air dry. To keep urine odor out of wood floors, blot up any wetness from the accident, then sponge with cool water and re-blot. Sponge on white vinegar or a product such as Lysol or Pine-Sol, then quickly use a water-soaked sponge and blot up the vinegar or cleaner. Blot dry. advertisement Vinegar and Laundry Detergent To treat urine-soaked clothes, first run them through the washing machine, using cold water, with 1 cup of white vinegar and no detergent. Then run the load again, this time using the customary amount of laundry detergent and whichever temperature the color calls for. This method helps remove the urine odor from clothes. Paper Towels, Dish Soap and Club Soda Even if you plan to use an enzymatic cleaner on your carpet, get the area as clean as possible first, Ohio State's veterinary college advises. If the accident is fresh, begin by layering paper towels over the mess, then cover with an old terrycloth towel. Stand on the layers to weigh it down. Remove the paper towels and test for dryness. If the area still seems damp, repeat the process with new paper towels until you've removed as much of the urine as possible. Soak the area with a few drops of dish soap mixed with warm water, and let stand several hours. Blot with more paper towels, rinse with a damp sponge, and pour club soda on the carpet. Blot with a clean sponge or paper towels, and put one final layer of paper towels on top of the area. Put something heavy on top of the paper towels, and leave them overnight. Remove the next day. If odor persists, move on to the enzymatic carpet cleaner. Enzymatic Cleaner Before you call in the professional carpet cleaners, consider going to a pet supply shop for enzymatic cleaner. It might not be something you have in your pantry — but perhaps it should be. The Ohio State veterinary program notes a range of enzymatic cleaners, geared to different surfaces. These cleaners may be especially helpful with hardwood floors or carpets, the college notes. Each comes with specific instructions; be sure to follow them carefully. Go to main page Auckland Carpet Cleaner for details and assistance
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