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Pet Odor & Stain Remover Selection Guide

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There are a number of pet odor and stain removal products available to today’s pet owner. Some may differ in how they work, whether they be organic products or absorption products, while others differ in how they are applied. Also, there are different products for old stains, as opposed to newly formed stains.

It is important to remember, that you should use a pet specific odor or stain remover instead of the products you have for human caused household stains.

This is because your pet’s use their sense of smell, which for dogs can be greater than 100 times that of our own. Using their noses, they determine locations that are acceptable spots for relieving themselves, which can become a problem when they determine a spot indoors is such a place. Unfortunately, a majority of Odor & Stain removers manufactured for Human Use, do not eliminate the urine odor that deeply penetrates carpet, wood, and other porous materials inside our homes. While it may remove the stain, even freshening the air or area which has been treated, it will not fool your pet! Because of this, your pet may soon return to this area and relieve themselves again.

Irregardless of what Odor & Stain product you choose, it is best to keep it on hand. The sooner you treat such stains, the easier it is for them to be removed. Stains that go untreated for prolonged periods, like any other, will require multiple treatments, as well as extra time spent on your part to effectively treat them.

Organic cleaners

A safe and effective favorite are organic cleaners. These cleaners use natural enzymes to eliminate odors and bacteria caused by accidents because the enzymes digest the waste, which in turn eliminates the source of odor. A few examples of these types of cleaners are OdorMute, which is specifically made to treat odors while Nature’s Miracle is manufactured to treat both.

Oxygenated cleaners

Fresh N Clean Oxy Strength Eliminator works to safely and effectively remove pet stains and odors from carpets…Forever!! Starts working instantly and leaves a fresh clean scent. These types of cleaners work by pulling the odor and stain to the surface which needs treatment, essentially making them easier to clean.

Cleaning kennels (Hard Surfaces)

While many pet odor & stain removal products work great on fabric, there are also special cleaners devoted to cleaning tiled, concrete, or plastic (linoleum) flooring. Products such as Ken-Care and Kennelsol not only effectively remove odors, but they also work to rid areas which house your dog or dogs from bacteria and viruses such as parvo-virus, canine distemper, and many others.

Remember, you may want to treat regular household odors or stains with these products as well. They usually work better than regular household cleaners to remove things such as feces, blood, and vomit or grape juice, pasta, and other stains or odors caused by everyday household events.

Mike Steele

http://www.dog.com