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Cleaning Pet Stains with Natural Products

October 22, 2010 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

Living with pets also means living with their occasional accident. Companies that make cleaning products know this and have catered to pet owners by making dozens of different chemical-based pet cleaning products. However, you don’t need these harsh chemicals to clean up pet urine, feces or vomit stains. More natural-based products will work just as well on pet stains.

Step 1

Remove as much of the pet urine, feces or vomit as possible before cleaning with any product. Use paper towels, old rags, or newspapers to blot the area.

Step 2

Rinse the area as much as you can with cold water before using a cleaning product. Use a wet/dry vacuum to extract all the water from the spot. This is especially important if you have used harsh chemical cleaners on the area previously. These chemicals will prevent the natural cleaning product from working on the pet stain, reports the Sacramento SPCA website. Also, it’s recommended to never use hot water, as this will set the stain and the smell.

Step 3

Use a natural enzymatic pet odor neutralizer on the stain, a class of products that are recommended by the Sacramento SPCA. Use the product exactly as the label instructs for it to be the most effective. You can find these products at any pet store or online pet retailer.

Step 4

Evaluate the results once the area has been cleaned and has dried. If the stain and smell are still present, rinse the area with cold water again.

Step 5

Clean the area a second time by using the enzymatic cleaner again, or use a solution of one part water to one part vinegar to wash the area. When using the vinegar, saturate the spot with the vinegar solution, and then clean it up with rags and/or a wet/dry vacuum.

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About ds_58890

Lynn Anders has more than 15 years of professional experience working with animals as a zookeeper and wildlife educator, and in pet rescue. Freelance writing since 2007, her work has appeared on websites such as Modern Mom and Trails, and includes pet-related topics, environmental issues and parenting matters. She has a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from Cal State University-Sacramento, and minored in biology.

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