How to Remove Urine from Carpets and Upholstery

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When you have the unpleasant stain of urine in carpets or upholstery, you must try and remove this stain as fast as possible. Urine is mixed with all sorts of bacteria from the body, and don’t forget that this is a waste product. The enzymes in the urine can stain fabrics very quickly. There are also acids in urine, which can do a lot of damage to fibres. The acids start to work on discolouring the fabric straight away, so swift action is needed.

Expert Advice on Removing Urine Stains

You must first blot up as much of the stain as possible with white towelings, but don’t rub the carpet as this can damage the fibres and can also spread the stain. Use a damp cloth with warm water not hot water to blot up more of the urine. You will see the yellowish mark start to disappear. But this doesn’t mean you have completed the job. This may need to be repeated several times. You can also mix up a drop of washing liquid  into a bottle. Use this on the affected area to help kill the bacteria. Remember less is best at this stage. Repeat the blotting process again. After you are satisfied with the blotting stage, you then need a white towel to be folded into 4. This must be big enough to cover the affected area. Place the towel over the stain and place some heavy items on top of the towel to press it down. This will help absorb the moisture from the fabric and draw the rest of the stain from the base of the carpet. This process will not work on an old urine stain. This requires the attention of a professional carpet cleaning technician. The outcome from this may vary depending on the type of carpet the stain is in.

If you need any advice on urine stains or help in dealing with stains, just call Best 1 Cleaning or you can visit our website.