| Our family pets bring us years of fun , affection, and fond memories. It’s hard to imagine life without them. But Fido and Fluffy, no matter how well trained, leave us other little reminders that they are around.
Urine stains are one of the most common problems found in carpet and upholstery. And unfortunately, these stains also have the pleasure of being one of the most complex problems we face in cleaning. No matter how innocent a urine stain may look, there are actually three dimensions to a urine stain. First, there is the most obvious problem...the odor, Urine leaves a very unpleasant odor which is made even worse when mixed with heat, humidity, or moisture.
Solution...the first step, when dealing with urine stains is to deodorize the padding, carpet and the air in the infected area. The second problem when dealing with urine...is that allowing urine to remain in fabrics is unsanitary and becomes a natural breeding ground for bacteria. |
Solution...the fabric itself must be sanitized in order to eliminate the bacteria. The third problem associated with urine contamination is the discoloring of the fabric, either immediately or over time, if left untreated the alkaline salts from the urine attack the color dyes in the fabric and cause it to become discolored. Solution...deodorizing and sanitizing of the fabric. The complexity of the problem associated with urine contamination can depend upon many circumstances, the amount of urine that was left behind, the time allowed before it is treated, the type and physical condition of the animal and many other factors. Sometimes urine contamination is not always obvious from the start, there is a possibility for the odor molecules and the alkaline salts to become dormant and therefore almost undetectable. Conditions such as moisture and heat are usually the thing that will bring the problem to light.
It is for that very reason that it is necessary to inform your professional before cleaning, as it is the cleaning that can bring out the odor your trying to get rid of. |
When your cleaning professional is aware of the undetectable problem, they can then take measures to combat it.
The GOOD NEWS is, no matter how bad a urine contamination is, it can be treated. With proper deodorizing solution and equipment application technology accompanied by a trained professional technician. Steam Way of Southern California can effectively treat all three problems associated with urine contamination. A trained technician can help you decide which methods is best for you and which one best meets your needs, requirements, and budget. |
