Remove Carpet Odor

Carpet odor and carpet stains are nasty! Though the odor may have started in one room, it can make your whole house smell too. And carpet stains can make you dread walking into your favorite room.

Have you ever had an odor of an indeterminable source permeate your carpet? Other rooms in the house quickly begin to smell and before you know it, when you enter your house from the outside, there is an unmistakable though not easily identifiable odor in the air…

Carpet odor can be caused by a number of different things. Some of the most common sources include pets – you may not see it happen, but on those occasions when Fido or Tabby can’t get outside or to the litter box, they may be using the carpet to relieve themselves. Pet odors – especially those caused by cat urine or dog urine can be strong and are tough to get rid of.

Carpet odor isn’t the only woe you’ll face if you have carpet in your house. Have you ever had unexpected spills? Kids of all ages (and yes, that includes adults!) spill things, drop things, and even grind things into the carpet.

If these tales sound familiar, rest assured you’re not alone. Far from it. In fact, it would be a very rare household that has not had to deal with a carpet odor or carpet stain at some point or another. Now that you've identified the problem, what should you do next?

If you’re dealing with a carpet odor, it’s important to determine the cause:

-- Is the odor from a drink that spilled?
-- Is it food?
-- Is it related to onions?
-- Is it pet urine or did your pet roll in something or drag some unknown substance in to the house?

Once you’ve determined the cause of the odor or the source of the stain, it’s time to remove it. You just need to determine the best method of cleaning that particular odor or stain.

Here’s the good news…or maybe the bad news. All carpet odors and carpet stains are NOT created equal! Some are relatively easy to remove, while others may prove next to impossible to remove.

It’s best to tackle odors and stains as quickly as possible since it’s a lot easier to clean carpet stains and odors if you do it immediately after the unfortunate event happens. But don’t despair. If you happen to find the source of an ungainly odor after it has had time to permeate the carpet or find a stain long after it’s dried, though it may take a lot more work to remove the odor or stain, it can still be done.

With a little knowledge and a bit of elbow grease, you can correct almost all carpet odor and carpet stain issues without having to call in the professionals.

And don’t feel bad…carpet odors and carpet stains happen to everyone!

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