Sadly, I have a family member with a puppy that has been diagnosed with Parvo. I know the routine on cleaning hard surfaces and taking care of the yard, but what I want to ask is what to use for the carpets and furniture. Is there anything available that will properly disinfect these things without using bleach, which could ruin the carpet (they are in a rental house)?
Hoping to get some good info to pass on to them and help them get thru this. Thanx.
2007-10-24 01:09:27 · 5 answers · asked by Shadow's Melon 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
when I worked in the pound we used to use chlorine....but I don't think your land Lord would appreciate that on the carpet, Ask a professional carpet cleaner if he can help you, or even ask a vet.
2007-10-24 01:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by Leonie V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont think there is a way other than bleach or 6 months. I know some people reccomend steam cleaning but parvo doesnt die from that. Some other people have reccomended lysol. What I might suggest is asking a professional carpet cleaner what their recomendation is and how much they charge but I would still be leary of it as all I have heard of was bleach.
2007-10-24 01:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by NatrGrrl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DISINFECTING ~ It is important to disinfect all areas infected with parvo. You don't want your infected shoes, clothing, home, or grounds to possibly infect someone else's puppy. As such, here are some disinfecting suggestions:
1. Chlorine bleach and water mixed at a ratio of 1 part bleach to 30 parts water. Be careful using this indoors and make sure you have plenty of ventilation. Many people use this mixture and pour it over a towel in a foot sized rubbermaid container, so people can come in and out of an infected home and bleach their shoes to prevent transporting the parvo virus with them.
2. http://www.htproducts.net has a product that kills viruses and bacteria indoors and out, in carpets, etc., called "Kennel Care". Their telephone number is (800) 424-7536 and they are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm PST and closed Saturdays & Sundays. Tell them Wolf Creek Ranch sent you to obtain a special customer discount. And no, we don't make money from that, but because we deal in viruses such as parvo and distemper, they are happy we recommend their products and volunteered to offer a discount to our customers.
3. Distilled Vinegar, water, and hydrogen peroxide mixed with antiviral essential oils and/or grapefruit seed extract have worked well for us. I always put lavendar essential oil into this mix (tea tree, lemon, eucalyptus...) as we are often mopping up around sick puppies and it helps to calm them and smells great to me. Great for cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms with too. Just be easy on the essential oils, as puppies can smell lots better than we can and we don't want to overload their noses.
4. Wash all infected clothing and linens in hot water. Bleach, distilled vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide can also be used in the wash. Just note, all of these can bleach the color in clothing and fabrics.
2007-10-24 01:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Southern Sweetheart 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Have them call someone to steam clean the carpets (a proffesional company ) explain what you want to them and they should be able to disinfect and help . good luck and am sorry for their loss .
2007-10-24 01:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Killing Parvovirus requires specialty biocides obtainable from some veterinarians and veterinary hospitals
http://www.google.co.uk/search?
hl=en&q=how+to+disinfect+a+carpet+after+parvo&meta=
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/the_parvo_virus_in_the_environ.html
2007-10-24 01:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by blue dolphin 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋