Cleaning Up Nasty Pet Stains

For New Stains

Step1
Remove any excrement and blot the entire wet area immediately and firmly with a clean, white, absorbent towel or cloth.

Step2
Pour a small amount of liquid detergent onto the cloth or towel and rub stained area with just enough firmness to remove the stain.

Step3
Mix together 1 quart warm water and 1/2 cup white vinegar.

Step4
Slowly dribble the mixture onto the stain.

Step5
Place several clean, dry, white towels over the stained area.

Step6
Walk over the wet area several times to absorb excess moisture.

Step7
Place books or other heavy objects over the area.

Step8
Allow the objects to stand on the area for 4 to 6 hours.

Step9
Remove the towels.

Step10
Use a soft-bristled hairbrush to raise the nap of the carpet.
For Old or Invisible Stains

Step1
Locate any invisible odors with a black light. Urine in carpets glows in black light.

Step2
Mix 1 tbsp. neutral detergent (mild, non-alkaline, non-bleaching) into 1 cup warm water.

Step3
Dribble the mixture onto the stain or odor area.

Step4
Blot the area with a clean, dry, white towel.

Step5
Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water.

Step6
Dribble the mixture onto the stain or odor area.

Step7
Blot the area with a clean, dry, white towel.

Step8
Mix 1 tbsp. neutral detergent with 1 cup warm water.
Step9
Again dribble this mixture onto the stain or odor area.

Step10
Blot again with a clean, dry, white towel.
Step11
Dribble clean water onto the area.

Step12
Blot