How To Manage Pet Odors

There’s no denying that we absolutely love our cuddly pets. But sometimes, even for the most affectionate of pet owners, the smells that they leave behind can become a little overwhelming. Here are some tips to manage those odors, so you won’t scare off any of your human guests.

Dog Odor

If you’ve ever owned a dog, you’ll know they often leave a very distinct and nasty smell on things they rub against, especially if they're not bathed enough. The source of this smell left behind, especially on furniture, is usually from the hair that rubs off of them. So the first thing you’ll need to do is take the furniture apart and vacuum every part thoroughly (Pillows, blankets, cushions, etc). Get deep into the crevices of the furniture and remove all the hair. If it’s a mattress, flip it over and vacuum the other side as well. Also be sure to vacuum under the furniture, where hair usually accumulates over time. After you’ve done this, you can just use any pet odor remover found in a supply store.

What Not To Use

Whether you’re getting rid of urine smell or just dog smell, there are a few things you definitely should NOT use:

Bleach- This will disinfect, but won’t actually remove the odor in question. It can also be harmful to breathe, and even toxic for your pets.

Ammonia- Dog and cat urine actually have an ammonia odor. Therefore, ammonia will only intensify the smell. Also, make sure you never mix ammonia and bleach, as this can be fatal.

Homemade Remedies- People may suggest using things like vinegar, peroxide, dish detergent or baking soda. These may be somewhat effective, but won’t fully remove the odor.

Urine Odor

It may seem obvious, but the most effective way of removing any urine odor in a stained carpet is by removing and replacing that soiled area altogether. But if this is too difficult or costly, you can use an enzyme-based product that breaks down the bacteria and neutralizes the odor. These can be purchased online or in pet stores.

Professional Odor Treatment

If your home is riddled with stains and pet odors that seem like too much to handle, call The Steam Team and get those odors removed the right way!

What Floors Can You Steam Clean?

What floors can you steam clean? Just about any, as long as it’s not hardwood! Below are a few different types of flooring that you can steam clean- and boy does it pay off (the steam cleaning, that is)! There’s just nothing that compares to the clean that this method provides. Once you start steam cleaning, you’ll hopefully never return to any other method again (unless necessary, of course)!

TIle and Grout

Steam cleaning is best for tile and grout. Why is this the case? Because grout is porous, and absorbs spills and accidents more easily than other types of flooring. Tile needs special care, as it can become stained and scratched easily, too! That’s why we recommend steam cleaning for tile and grout.

Marble and Stone

A professional-grade steam cleaner can easily clean marble and stone flooring! And you don’t have to worry about any damage occurring to your beautiful stone floorings; a steam cleaner is gentle. Using nothing but hot water and high water pressure, a steam cleaner cleans up a marble floor in no time!

Carpeting

Sometimes, vacuuming and shampooing aren’t enough, and greater measures should be taken on carpeting. Steam cleaning, for example! A steam cleaner reaches deep within the fibers of your dirty carpet, and extracts debris, dust, dirt, dander, and anything else lurking down in there! It’s your absolute best bet for keeping your carpet clean.

The Steam Team is more than happy to help keep your flooring in optimal condition! Visit our website to view our services, or give us a call today! We can come out to your home or commercial office, inspect the area, and do what needs to be done! You won’t have to lift a finger. Doesn’t that sound like the best plan? We think it does! Contact The Steam Team today.