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Does Professional Carpet Cleaning Remove Pet Odor?

Why standard carpet cleaning and pet-odor treatment are not always the same service.

Short Answer

Professional carpet cleaning can remove general soil and improve freshness, but pet odor may require a separate pet-treatment step. Urine and other organic contamination can penetrate deeper than the carpet surface, so enzyme treatment may be recommended when pets are present or accidents have occurred.

What You Should Know

1

Odor can come from below the surface

Pet urine can move through carpet fibers into the backing and, in more severe cases, into padding or other materials below.

2

Fragrance is not the same as treatment

A deodorizing scent can make a room smell better temporarily, while enzyme treatment is intended to address organic pet-related residue.

3

Known accidents should be identified

Tell the technician where accidents occurred so those areas can receive additional attention.

4

Homes with pets can benefit even without an obvious stain

Pet activity can leave organic residue and odors even when there is no large visible spot.

5

Severe contamination may require additional steps

If contamination has reached padding, subfloor or other materials, carpet cleaning alone may not eliminate every odor source.

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