Pet stains? No problem!

11/4/2019 (Permalink)

While you may have perfectly trained indoor pets, sometimes, accidents happen! Here are some tips about what to do when you find one of those “accidents”!

*Do not forget to always spot test any products before use*

Urine Stains: if found while still wet, blot up excess moisture as soon as possible. The quicker you get it up, the less it will soak in and spread around. Once you have as much up as possible, use either a pet stain remover, or a mixture of 2 cups of vinegar, 2 cups of warm water, and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Place mixture into a spray bottle, and spray directly onto the stain. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then blot up with a clean paper towel.

Older or Heavier Stains: the first step is to get as much of the heavy or dry stain up as possible. Once you have done that, pour straight vinegar on the stain (but just enough to soak through!). After the vinegar, you will sprinkle baking soda (just enough to cover the stain), then cover with an upside down laundry basket, or a bowl. This will keep family members or pets from walking through it while it soaks. Let the stain sit and COMPLETELY dry for 24 hours. After that time, make sure the stain is dry, sweep or pick up any loose dirt, and then vacuum the spot. After that, the stain should be gone!

For more information on this method, visit: https://lifehacker.com/use-vinegar-to-get-rid-of-old-stinky-pet-odors-1520292441

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