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Super Bowl Sunday is February 1, 2009! It’s a day for friends, family, food, and of course FOOTBALL! No matter which team you’re rooting for you’re sure to have a great time. In all the excitement someone is bound to spill some bean dip or chilli but you can just relax and take in the festivites because we’ve got you covered. Just go to http://www.mrsteamsvalleysteam.com/manufacturerrecommend.php for specific tips on how to remove those nasty spills and have a great Super Bowl XLIII!
Pet urine can cause permanent damage to your floors and fabrics. It can also create an unhealthy indoor environment. When urine is first deposited onto a floor or fabric, it has a pH of about 5 or 6, which is on the acid side of the pH Scale. It is easier to remove right then when it is fresh. Once it dries it turns “alkaline” or to a high pH between 10 to12 on the scale and becomes more difficult to remove. The warm acid state of the urine offers a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which begin to flourish almost immediately. In this original acid state the urine begins to oxidize and react with the carpet to create a color change, which will become permanent if the urine is not removed immediately. Some of this color change can be attributed to the strong ammonia that forms as the urine passes through bacterial and chemical change. If left for days or weeks, depending on the fabric or floor type, it will change the dye structure, therefore causing permanent staining. Even if the soluble deposits are removed, the damage to the dye structure may already be done.
There are two sources of odors associated with urine. The first comes from bacteria that grow abundantly in dark warm places with a never-ending food source. A pet can feed the bacteria daily! This bacteria growth and breakdown of the urine creates amino acids. These complex organic compounds will often work deep into the fibers to a point of becoming part of the fiber. This can present a challenging situation. The waste materials and gases from the decomposing urine create an unpleasant odor. When dried urine is remoistened, it gives off an ammonia gas. If smelled once it is seldom forgotten.
The second source of odor is chemical odor that is present even when the bacteria have been killed. This explains the reason that more than sanitizing is necessary to neutralize odors from urine. Urine also presents additional odor problems when the relative humidity is high. The salts and crystals that are left behind as the urine dries are hydrophilic and draw water to them. Dried urine is often easy to smell in the humid months because the salts attract the moisture, the moisture evaporates putting out a greater proportion of odorous ammonia gas. You must get rid of the urine salts in and under the carpet to get rid of the odor. That’s why cleaning existing urine spots WILL NOT remove any associated odor. In fact, it could INCREASE the odor in the air space for a temporary period of time.
Do-It-Yourself Pet Stain Removal
The best tool to have is a small one gallon wet vac or small spot removal machine. A small wet vac can be purchased for under $30.00. We recommend a small machine because the more convenient, the more likely you are to get it out for an accident.
If you can get the urine up while it is fresh you will have a better chance of 100% removal. Simply suck the urine right out of the carpet. Then apply some of Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam’s Avenge and let it sit a few minutes. Then pour a measuring cup of warm water on the spot and suck it out to rinse the carpet. Always dry the carpet as much as possible and never scrub or rub the carpet. This will distort the face fiber and break down the fiber protection and allow for easy staining.
If the urine spot is older than 24 hours, apply Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam’s Avenge, rinse the carpet with warm water and wet vac. Then you can mix 1 part white distilled vinegar with 2 parts water and apply it to the spot, rinse with warm water, and wet vac. Do not use the vinegar on fresh spots as the acid from the vinegar can not counter the acid from fresh urine. The vinegar works best after 24 hours when the urine has become alkaline.
The Best Cleaning Agents For Urine
Enzymes are the best cleaning agent for urine, vomit and feces. An enzyme is the only cleaning agent that actually eats up the bad bacteria. For the best results use an enzyme spotter after you have rinsed the carpet, especially if the spot is not a fresh one. We recommend Nature’s Miracle, which can be purchased at any local pet store. Always read the directions before use!
Products to Avoid
Try to stay away from products with high pH such as ammonia, Resolve and oxygen bleaches. These products will leave the carpet with a residue and in a high pH state, which will enable the carpet to attract dirt like a magnet. In some instances the use of the wrong product can cause the urine stain to be permanent. Please call Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam first if you are not sure about a product you may want to try.
How Professionals Remove Odor
Remember, in order to remove the odor, all of the alkaline salt deposits the urine leaves behind must be completely removed. This can be quite extensive and time consuming. In worse cases, all of the following steps will be done. When damage is not so bad a few steps are left out.
Disclaimer: Use these techniques at your own risk. Always read directions on any spotter before using. Pre-test each spotter in an inconspicuous area before using. If the stain or odor persists, call Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam.
Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam Carpet Clean is so confident in our service that we are able to offer a 7 Day Accident Warranty included in 3 of our 4 service packages. What does this mean for you? If someone has a spill or accident on the carpet that we cleaned for you within a week of service we will come back to clean it up without charging the minimum fee!
At Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam all of our technician’s have thorough back ground checks and carry full insurance so you are able to trust any one of our certified technicians in your home. Most of our business is residential, although we still do commercial work; you can rest assured that our technician will show up on time and treat you and your home with the utmost in care. For a trustworthy carpet cleaning company call Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam today @ 788-2220 or 735-0386
Hot water extraction done properly will remove more soil than any other method.
Further, anything that has seeped into the backing such as urine, coffee, beverages or something can be “flushed out” with hot water extraction. It can also be used in lightly soiled and maintenence situations as it is very versatile.
March Madness
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10% Off Upholstery Cleaning
Free Deodorization with $300 or more cleaning purchase
Wow, What a great way to get started on all your spring cleaning! Remember only the early bird gets these discounts. These super savings won’t be available after March 31, 2008.
Our service areas include:
Twin Falls, Jerome, Kimberly, Filer, Buhl, Shoshone, Eden, Sun Valley, Bellvue, Hailey, Ketchum, Burley, Castleford, Dietrich, Fairfield, Hansen, Hazelton, Paul, Rogerson, Rupert,& Stanley Idaho
1. Keep the temperature around 70 degrees F
2. Turn on any ceiling fans (to promote faster drying)
3. Be careful when walking from carpet to a hard surface (may be slippery)
4. Return to regular traffic, pets and children after 6 hours or when carpet is completely dry to the touch
5. Your carpet will feel damp for up to 18 hours after cleaning
6. You can vacuum anytime after your carpet is dry to the touch
All cleaners including “chemical free” cleaners use cleaning solutions in their cleaning. After all, would you use just water to wash your clothes? At our company we use only the highest quality products available. Every carpet we clean gets a complete neutralizing rinse that leaves no residue behind. These chemical free cleaning companies are unfortunately another company that insits on bringing confusion into the market place.
