boiling water is hot like steam it might break the pet stains up and if i extract it with the shop vac., it might not be sticky or too wet????????
2007-11-24 09:37:27 · 12 answers · asked by frog 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The ammonia in pet urine/feces can permanently change the color in the carpet. If you can treat the carpet with an enzyme-based carpet treatment sold specifically for pet stains as soon after the accident happens, it helps hugely.
The problem with a shop-vac is it will not get the hot water out of the padding underneath the carpet. Most shop-vacs simply aren't powerful enough for this. They do great on bare floors, but aren't designed to suck water out of carpet padding.
It will be better to rent a carpet cleaner from the grocery store or hardware store. They also sell pet-stain treatments along with the carpet shampoo.
2007-11-24 10:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used my shop vac for pet stains.. Depending on how big the stain is- you can use shaving cream he cheap stuff not gel and work that into the carpet with a brush an old toothbrush or even a nail brush... Once you have worked the soap into the spot... Take the paper filter out of the shopvac and suck up the water/soap... Then rinse and suck up the water again until no soap is present.. This might take a few applications.. Also, be sure that you have air circulation (fan) or something to help dry the area.. so you don't get mold/mildew in your carpet.... Good luck
2007-11-24 13:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cool water is better!!! Don't flood to where the underlayment is soaked.
Better to use toilet paper to blot up as much of the pee initially then use plain water and keep blotting. If you want to use a shop vac, it will slow the process down, but makes a lot of noise so you think you are doing something.
You don't want the liquid in the pad underneath......which is wht will happen if you use a lot of water.
If you've already flooded the area because I was late in getting the answer to you, blot, blot blot and blot. (TP is truly the most absorbant material, tissues are next) If you did flood, you can cut the spot out (3 sided cut and hinge it back to reveal the pad underneath. Dry or replace it (patch from closet carpet pad) and check the subfloor that it isn't damaged from the water.
When all is dry, you can use carpet tape to hold down the patch as well as return the carpet to it's rightful spot.
2007-11-24 14:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The water need not be at boiling temp, just hot will work. You may want to try it in an inconspicuous corner to make sure the dye does not come out of the carpet. You may also want to try spraying first with a carpet cleaner then follow up with the hot water.
2007-11-24 09:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that might set the stain.
Try this site for ideas:
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/carpet-stain.html
2007-11-24 09:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by Storm Rider 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a good idea. Maybe put a little soap in the water.
2007-11-24 09:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by 19G30 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy some Spot Shot. Works for me.
2007-11-24 11:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, as long as you are prepared to put a few hours into it to clean up the entire carpet, otherwise it looks odd.
2007-11-24 09:41:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do not steam i would use arm and hammer pet disinvetencant. its foamy and if after you stand on the paper towel the stain should be gone.
if not repeat.
2007-11-24 09:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by alex H 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
lol thats really cute! i dont tink a pyfon wod give a phuk
2016-04-05 07:11:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋