Tips to Prevent Pet Stains & Pet Urine Odor on Carpet and Wood Floors
Train Your Pet
- Training is the most important thing you can do to prevent pet spots and urine odor in your home. Good communication, patience and consistency are key. But sometimes, we need extra help! Check out our list of local classes and trainers below.
Local Fort Wayne Pet Classes & Trainers
- Allen County SPCA
- Animal Training & Development
- Flying Colors Canine Academy
- Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club
- Green Dog Training
- Pampered Pets Bed & Biscuit
Online Resources
- Planet Urine: Dog, Puppy, and Cat Training
- Humane Society – Solving Litter Box Problems
- Humane Society – How to House Train Your Dog or Puppy
- Humane Society – Submissive Urination: Why Your Dog Does It and How to Help Him Stop
Use pet gates or install an invisible fence
Visit Invisible Fence or Pet Safe to learn how you can keep pets out of specific areas inside and outside of your home. Another quick fix is to use a dog gate to keep a pet in or out of a room. Gates that open are more convenient and safer than gates you have to climb over.
Washable Belly Bands
These are great for your male dog to wear around the house to prevent them from marking or urinating inside the house. They can be washed and reused if accidents happen!
If you have a female dog, we recommend these washable belly bands found here.
Install a moisture barrier carpet pad
If you replace your carpet and you are concerned about pet accidents, consider installing a carpet pad with a moisture barrier. The pet stain will still need cleaned and deodorized to remove it from the carpet using the same odor removing process.
In fact, a larger area may need to be cleaned than is visible from the surface since the urine will spread out when it contacts the plastic. However, this moisture barrier pad will prevent the urine from soaking down into the carpet pad and subfloor below.
This is considered a premium pad so it will be more expensive. If you experience water damage and the carpet and pad are flooded, this pad is difficult to extract and dry so it must be removed and replaced.
Clean up spots as soon as possible.
If your pet can smell urine odor, they will assume it is okay to relieve themselves again in that area. If the stains and odor are properly treated and the carpet is thoroughly cleaned, previous odors or triggers will be removed, which will reduce the chance that they will want to continue marking or having accidents in the house.
Refer to our DIY Spot Removal Guide for pet urine stain and odor removal tips.
Or if you live in Fort Wayne, Indiana contact us, Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration for professional pet stain and urine odor removal.Keep Your Pet Healthy
Changes in bathroom habits can sometimes indicate a medical issue. Regular veterinary checkups can help catch problems early and reduce accidents in the home.
Establish a Consistent Potty Routine
Regular walks or scheduled bathroom breaks help reduce indoor accidents, especially for puppies and senior pets.
Repair Damage Soon
If dogs or cats claw or scratch carpet seams or edges, contact a carpet installer to repair damage soon. If the damage continues it may become to severe to be repaired and require full replacement. If you have new flooring installed, always keep the extra scraps in your attic just in case you need matching material for repairs caused by pets.
Keep Cats From Scratching Furniture
https://petcentral.chewy.com/how-to-keep-cats-from-scratching-furniture/
Use a quality wood floor finish to protect hardwood floors from being scratched.
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