Remove Pet Stains From Carpet And Furniture

How To Remove Pet Stains

With any pet comes pet stains. Muddy paws on the carpet, a bathroom break in the corner, a urinary infection, or vomit on the couch are among the most common pet stains. Odor issues might present a problem with carpet or furniture smelling like animals. Are you the one in the house that can smell it while others can't? It is very common for one person in the home to be more sensitive to pet odors than others. Are you terrified that when someone walks into your home all they are going to smell are your pets?

There are countless products for pets stains, and a just as many DIY pet stain remover recipes. However store bought pet stain removers aren't always effective. DIY pet stain removal recipes can actually do more harm than good and make your problems worse. 

Some of the issues you might be facing after using a DIY Pet Stain Remover Recipe may include any of the following issues:

• Pet still going to the bathroom on the carpet
• Smell returning after a few days
• Residue left behind in carpet
• Slimy or greasy texture to carpet
• Cleaned stains come back after a few days

If an accident has happened in the house and you've abandoned all the useless store bought cleaners that are stockpiled under your kitchen sink, you have likely turned to the internet for a DIY pet stain remover recipe. nearly every one of these homemade pet stain removers include various mixtures using vinegar, baking soda or laundry detergent. None of these should be applied to carpet. 

DO NOT USE VINEGAR
TO REMOVE PET STAINS

• Vinegar to Remove Pet Stains - Vinegar is hands down, the WORST thing you can use to try to remove pet stains. Vinegar has an acidic base. Urine has an acidic base. Because of this, the two share similar properties and odors. Pets urinate based on instinct. When a dog goes to the bathroom outside, there is a lot of sniffing going on. Your dog is sniffing to find the spot where they have gone before. Typically, once your dog finds that scent, they will then go again in that spot. In the event they smell odor from another dog or animal, they will then mark that spot. If you are using vinegar in your carpet, your dog will either think that the acidic base is where they should be going to the bathroom, OR mark the area to show dominance. Even the Humane Society recognizes vinegar should not be used to clean pet stains. Here is an excerpt from the Humane Society website in regards to cleaning pet stains with Vinegar:

"Avoid cleaning chemicals such as ammonia or vinegar. Strong chemical 

odors may encourage your pet to reinforce the urine scent mark in that area."

• Baking Soda To Remove Pet Stains - Baking Soda serves a lot of great purposes, but removing pet stains and odors in the carpet is not one of them. First of all, Baking Soda will NOT remove odors. It make mask them briefly and make your home smell like a freshly cleaned baby, but the pet urine smell will be back. Odor issues are cause when urine gets into the padding. Sprinkling Baking Soda on the top of your carpet does nothing to kill the odor causing bacteria. Secondly, baking Soda can damage your carpet cleaner or vacuum. The tiny particles can easily fill and clog your vacuum filter and ruin the machine. If you have tried to use Baking Soda, or any powder on your carpet for that matter, after you clean, take a look at the return canister. The tiny Baking Soda particles likely left a film on the  interior casing of the canister. Next, take the filter out and give it a little shake. You'll see the plumes of Baking Soda that were not able to get out of the filter through suction. If you use a vacuum with a bag, give it a swat and watch a cloud of dust poof out. That's just the issues you can have with your vacuum cleaner, now imagine what's being left behind in your carpet. Tiny particles will be left behind in the fibers. If you are using the Baking Soda with a liquid, the mixture can clump up and clog your carpet pores. Queen Vacuum Small Appliance and Home Care Center makes note of issues with Baking Soda affecting not just the surface, but below the carpet as well.

"If you use baking soda and one day rip up your carpeting, 

you’ll see a surprising amount of its residue left behind!"

• Laundry Detergents And Soaps To Remove Pet Stains - If you are using Laundry Detergents and Soaps to clean carpet stains, you are only going to damage your carpet, and quite possible make stains worse. The first issue is the residue left behind from soap. The residue from soap can leave your carpet fibers feeling greasy. This also clogs your carpet fibers, trapping any dirt or residue inside of them. The soap also travels downward and can eventually end up in the padding. As it clogs the padding, your carpet cleaning machine is not able to remove the residue. Once the carpet is dry, and as the humidity changes through the seasons, that trapped soap can eventually bring the stain to the surface. This is often the cause of reappearing stains in carpet. If you cleaned and the stain went away, but came back days later, you were likely using a soap based cleaner. As far as the residue left behind, after the carpet has dried completely, run your carpet cleaning machine with just water in it. As you go over the carpet, you will see foaming in your machine - even using just straight water. This is because soap leaves behind so much residue it can not be removed from the carpet no matter how powerful your carpet cleaning machine's suction is. Soap based cleaners work in a manner to attract dirt and residue. What may happen is as you are cleaning, the soap can attract any dirt or dust below the surface to pull towards that stain. In the process, as you try to remove the stain, you can spread the stain, making it even worse than when you started the cleaning project. Here is an example of what a soap based cleaner can do to your carpet:

Laundry Detergent used to clean pet stains. Rather than remove the stains, the Laundry Detergent pulled dirt and residue from below the carpet surface and spread the stains in the pattern they were cleaned with.

So now you might be wondering, "What can I do to remove pet stains?" Removing pet stains and odors can be done quite simply by using the right cleaner. Genesis 950 is the best pet stain remover for carpet and upholstery because it is free of vinegar and soaps. 

What is Genesis 950

Genesis 950 All Purpose Cleaner

Genesis 950 is a surfactant based cleaner. A surfactant works a little different that traditional cleaners. While soap works in a manner to attract dirt, a surfactant actually works to break down the bonds of stains causing them to lose adherence to the surface they have attached too. Sold in concentrate form, a little bit of Genesis 950 goes a long way. For it to work properly, all you need to do is add water, making it the easiest DIY Recipe for pet stains you will find. When water is added to Genesis 950, the solution penetrates the stain, causing it to lose adherence and break free from the surface it has adhered to. But it doesn't just remove stains, it also kills bacteria that creates odor issues. It is the perfect all in one cleaner for pet stains and pet odors. 

How To Use Genesis 950 

Genesis 950 can be used as a spot cleaner or as a carpet cleaning solution in any carpet cleaning machine.  If used as a spot cleaner, the most effective mixing ratio is 1/3 Genesis 950 to 2/3 water. Simply put the solution in a spray bottle and spray the stained area. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes. This gives the solution time to break down the stains. After a few minutes have elapsed, wipe up the stain. After the stain has been remove, clean the area with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any excess solution or excess residue from the stain. 

In this example, pet vomit is removed from a wool rug using Genesis 950 as a spot cleaner

If your issue is pet odor or very large pet stains, then the most effective way to use Genesis 950 is in a carpet cleaning machine. If your machine has one compartment for solution and water to be mixed together, again use the ratio of 1/3 Genesis 950 to 2/3 water. This is the most effective ratio for tough stains. If your machine has 1 compartment for solution and 1 for water, simply fill the solution container up with Genesis 950 and the water tank with water.

When cleaning carpet with Genesis 950, simply go over the carpet nice and slow. This allows the solution to get into the fibers and the padding. When odor is an issue, it is because the urine has seeped into the padding. If you do not get the padding clean that odor will not be removed. If the odor is not removed, you pet is likely to continue going to the bathroom in that spot. This is not a training issue, it is an instinctual behavior. After you have thoroughly gone over the carpet, let the mixture sit for about 30 to 45 minutes. This gives the mixture time to saturate and break down the stains. After that time has elapsed, fill your carpet cleaning solution tank with ONLY water. Slowly go over the entire carpet. This will flush out all the residue that has been broken down within the carpet. If your return water comes back soap, it is a result of Genesis 950 breaking down any residue left behind from previously used soap based cleaner. If your water comes back black or dark brown in color, it means the Genesis 950 has broken down all the dust and dirt buried in your carpet, as well as the pet stains. If the water is very dark, continue to rinse until the return water appears clear. This may take several times in the event you have not used Genesis 950 before. Upon completion allow the carpet to dry. Once dry you will not only notice the stains and odors have been removed, but you will feel the texture of your carpet has been changed. By clearing dirt, dust and residue out of the pores, Genesis 950 will leave your carpet soft, plush and vibrant.

Here are some examples of pet stains cleaned with Genesis 950:

In addition to removing pet stains and odors, Genesis 950 is a green cleaner. it does not contain any harmful chemicals, making it safe for you, your family, your pets and the environment. If you are tired of pet stains and odor, Genesis 950 is the best pet stain remover you will use. Forget those DIY pet stain remover recipes that can damage your carpet. 

How To Remove Cat Vomit Stains

How To Remove Cat Vomit Stains

Cat vomit stains can be stubborn and in some cases hard to remove. This is often because of the dye in cat food. This dye can easily penetrate the carpet fibers and leave discoloration. Cleaning these stains can be challenging because of such dye. With Genesis 950, cat stains can be easily removed and the dye lifted from the carpet. Genesis 950 is a cleaner unlike any other. It is a surfactant based cleaner. Because of this, it works with water to make a stain water soluble. When a stain becomes water soluble, it can then be broken down and rinsed away from the surface.

Cleaning pet stains with Genesis 950 is easy. To properly clean a pet stain, mix Genesis 950 with water. The recommended cleaning ratio for Genesis 950 is 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water. This however can be increased all the way to a 50/50 mix in the event the stain is bad. To clean, first locate the stain. In this example, the stain is very easy to find. A cat vomited what seems to be it's entire breakfast on a living room rug.

Remove as much debris as possible with a cloth or paper towel.

Spray the area with a mixture of Genesis 950. Allow the spray to sit for a few minutes on the stain to make it water soluble and to allow it to break the stain down.

After the mixture has been absorbed into the carpet, rinse the area clean with fresh water. 

Genesis 950 isn't just for vomit stains. Use Genesis 950 to remove urine stains, feces stains, blood stains and other pet related stains. Muddy paws ruining your carpet? Revive and refresh carpet with a thorough cleaning using Genesis 950 in any carpet cleaning machine.

In addition to removing vomit stains, Genesis 950 can also remove urine stains, as well as the odor. There are several benefits to genesis 950:

Genesis 950 is safe enough to be sold in concentrate form. This has several benefits.

• First and foremost, it demonstrates how safe Genesis 950 is. Most cleaners available can not be sold in concentrate form because the chemistry is unsafe to either consumers or the environment. Because of this, they need to be watered down. With Genesis 950, you add the water as needed when cleaning.
• As a concentrate, the consumer can determine the strength of the water to Genesis 950 mix needed. Some cleaning scenarios, such as general cleaning require less 950, while other situations such as grease or pet stain removal require a higher amount of 950. Being able to control how much solution is needed helps make the product last longer.
• Because a cleaner sold in concentrate form is not watered down, the financial savings are higher. Rather than paying for a watered down product, the customer is paying for an industrial strength cleaner in it's most powerful form.. When used for general cleaning at a recommended ratio of 1 part 950 to 7 parts water, a gallon of concentrate can become 7 gallons of cleaning solution.

How To Remove Pet Stains

How To Remove Pet Stains

Often times, people dealing with pet stains overlook one major factor. Pets urinate by instinct. This is important to understand, because while an initial bathroom break in the house may be an accident, ongoing behavior is not. 

Both cats and dogs are drawn to bathroom locations by instinct. With cats, this is most evident by litter boxes. It is not uncommon for cat litter to be manufactured with an ammonia scent. This odor draws them to the box. If you are a dog owner, chances are you've had to wait outside while your dog sniffs around trying to find that perfect spot. In the event there was an isolated incident in the house, if that spot is not cleaned and the odor 100% removed, your pet will continue to go in that spot until it is finally cleaned. 

Understanding these animal behavior is extremely important in knowing how to deter pets from going in unwanted areas. Being aware of repeated incidents can help pet owners understand why properly cleaning pet stains can help prevent ongoing issues. The primary cause for what many people refer to accidents is scent. Scent draws animals to go to the bathroom in the same spot. To prevent the behavior, it is important that areas are thoroughly and properly cleaned to remove any scent that may draw your pet back to that spot.

There are many suggested remedies for cleaning pet stains. Unfortunately, many of them only worsen the situation. The biggest misconception is that pet stains can be cleaned using vinegar. Vinegar is listed as a common pet stain remover for many reasons. The fact that it is a natural product reassures pet owners they will not expose their pets to any dangerous chemicals. It is also an inexpensive product. Many pet owners have tried product after product to remove pet stains. Too many of them don't work. Because of this, it becomes pointless to spend money on yet another cleaner that will likely fail. Another reason people resort to vinegar is because it's likely in the house. When a stain happens, people want to treat it immediately. With so many homemade pet stain remover recipes calling for vinegar, it's easy to go right to the pantry and use it. 

But vinegar is without question, the absolute worst thing pet owners can use for pet stains. Especially in carpet. While vinegar might be able to reduce visual surface stains, it can not kill odor that has seeped into the padding. In fact, vinegar can encourage pets to urinate in spots where it had been used to clean carpet stains. 

Vinegar is an acid. It's acidic base has some of the same properties as urine. With pet's being drawn to urinate in an area based on scent, applying an acidic cleaner to the area will only enhance the smell. If you have been cleaning pet stains with vinegar and your pet keeps going in that spot, STOP. Your pet is going to keep going there until you have thoroughly cleaned the area of the odor. 

Enzymes are another popular suggestion for removing pet stains. Enzymes are often sought after for their "natural" properties - despite the fact some enzymes contain the same elements found in fertilizer. Enzymes are feisty things. The synopsis as to how they were is fairly simple. When the enzymes come in contact with the stains, the stain will react in a matter that cause it to break down. If only it were that simple. For an enzyme to work, there needs to be a match between itself and the stain it is breaking down. If the factors are not 100% accurate, the enzyme will not interact with the stain. Contributing factors are temperature, moisture, age of the stain, age of the enzyme, and the pet's diet and health (this impacts the chemistry of the pet's urine). If these factors are not in sync, the stain will appear to be removed while the carpet is still damp. Once the carpet dries, the stains will reappear. It is very common to clean with an enzymatic cleaner only to have to stain or odor return within a few days. This is the result of the enzyme not being able to properly react to the stain. 

Household cleaners are another incorrect way to clean pet stains. Baking soda can destroy vacuum cleaners from the fine particles that get trapped in the filter. They can also destroy carpet cleaning machines. When it becomes wet, it is almost paste like. This can cause it to clog in your machine and burn out the motor. Dish washing detergent and laundry soap are NOT designed for carpet. In fact, they can ruin carpet. Because soap attracts dirt, you may end up with phantom stains. These are stains that initially appear to go away, but then return from changes in humidity. This is from deposits of dirt the soap has collected over time in the carpet padding. Household cleaners with oxidizing chemicals can actually discolor your carpet. If after cleaning, your carpet appears orange or pink, this is the result of of an oxidizer. Now you don't just have a stain, but you also have discolored carpet. 

To properly clean pet stains, and more importantly to stop a cat or dog from peeing in the same area, you MUST remove the odor from previous pet stains. Genesis 950 is the best way to do this. 

Because Genesis 950 is a surfactant, it actually break down stain and odors. When used in a carpet cleaning machine, Genesis 950 has the power to get within the padding. This is crucial in removing pet odor from the carpet. As Genesis 950 breaks down and removes the stains, it does not leave behind any odors that will attract your pet to that spot. Unlike enzymes, you do not have to worry about the conditions being in place for the cleaner to become active. 

Genesis 950 is the best pet stain remover for surface stains and pet odors. remove the urine odor from your carpet and prevent your pets from using your carpet as their toilet!

Tired of Pet Stains?

HOW TO REMOVE PET STAINS

At one point or another every pet owner runs into a situation involving some sort of stain. Whether it be an accident, or a disagreeable meal, pet stains can be the hardest to tackle for a number of reasons. There are many cleaners on the market to choose from. Many of them result in less than satisfactory results and failed cleanup can often lead to a greater frustration then the actual incident causing the stain.

If you have ever run into an instance where you tried to clean a mess, and found yourself with either a bigger mess, or a mess that resurfaced in a few days, you haven't used Genesis 950. There are several different types of pet accidents, and Genesis 950 can address them all.

The most common issue is urination and marking. It is crucial to clean this type of mark immediately for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most obvious reason is the smell. Not only is the smell unpleasant, but if the odor is not removed, your pet, whether it be a cat or dog, will continue to mark in that spot. By instinct, animals relieve themselves where they smell previous odors. If you do not remove the smell, the instinct to urinate or mark there will continue. Many cleaners simply mask or hide this smell rather then eliminate it. Pet owners who have tried enzymatic cleaners are often irritated when the smell returns a few days after cleaning. This occurs because enzymatic cleaners often expend themselves before getting to the heart of the stain. They do not have the power to breakdown all elements within the stain. In addition, the
protein in these cleaners dies out. After dying out, they become targets for bacteria, which revives foul odors. Genesis 950 completely deodorizes the area completely removing the smell and preventing it from returning.

Another issue related to urination and marking is the bacteria and germs found in the urine. It goes without saying that such marking is unclean. When carpet or upholstery is affected by pet markings, it attracts bacteria. Mold and fungus can also arise when the moisture penetrates the carpeting. Many cleaners available do not have the ability to actually kill these elements. Genesis 950 contains antibacterial agents to completely kill any bacteria, mold or fungus that may be breeding in the carpet. There are those who may recommend vinegar and ammonia as proper agents to clean stained areas. However, you should NEVER use either of the two to clean your carpet or upholstery if you have pets. Both ammonia and vinegar have agents in them that can also be found in pet urine. Cleaning with these products in your home would only encourage your pet to resume urinating or marking tht area. Once you clean the area completely and correctly, your animal will not have the urge to continue to mark in that spot. It is imperative that the area be cleaned properly, not only for visual appeal, but for health issues.

Dye in pet food can also be a burden - especially when the pet doesn't agree with the food and you have light colored carpet. Now, you are not only dealing with smell and bacteria, but you are also dealing with color. Perhaps this is one of the most challenging stains to remove involving pets. Often times, scrubbing the area with the wrong product leaves to smearing, soaking or highlighting the stain. Those stains can easily be removed with Genesis 950.

Genesis 950 works like no other cleaner. It is a surfactant based cleaner. Because of this, it is designed to work with water to break the bonds of stains and lift them from the surface. There is no alcohol, acid, bleach, ammonia or other harsh toxins, making it safe for you and your pets. Use it as a spot cleaner, or in a steam cleaner. Put an end to the frustration of unsightly pet stains, lingering odors and your animals continuing to go in the wrong spot.

Remove stains with the 2.5 Gallon Cube

REMOVE PET STAINS WITH GENESIS 950

Genesis 950 is now available to purchase in 2.5 gallon cubes.

Genesis 950 is an idea cleaner for nearly every situation. Remove pet stains and odors. Clean the toughest stains from carpet, rugs and upholstery. Eliminate grease, oil and tar from concrete and pavement.

Genesis 950 works with water to break the bonds of stains. Unlike most cleaners, Genesis 950 does not just lighten the stain, it actually lifts them.

TO REMOVE GREASE, OIL & TAR FROM CONCRETE:
Genesis 950 works with water to soak into a stain and break the bonds of the stain. Once a stain's bonds have been broken, the stain can actually be lifted from the surface and removed. This makes cleaning concrete and flooring a quick and easy process. To properly remove grease and oil stains from concrete, mix 1/3 part Genesis 950 to 2/3 parts water. Apply this mixture to the stained concrete or flooring and let it soak into the surface for about 2 minutes. After it has soaked into the surface, use a push broom or scrub brush on the area. This will get the mixture into the stain and allow the bond of the stain to be broken. After scrubbing the area, power wash the surface with water and the stain will be removed. For heavier stains, the process may be repeated or the mixture may be allowed to soak on the stain for a longer duration of time.

TO REMOVE PET STAINS:
1. Clean stained area (furniture, carpet or rug) of any loose debris.
2. In a bucket, mix 1/3 part Genesis 950 to 2/3 parts warm water
3. Using a sponge, absorb the mixture of Genesis 950 and water
4. Squeeze excess mixture out of the sponge
5. With the sponge, wipe down any stained or dirtied area of the furniture, carpet or rug - do not wipe in a scrubbing manner, just gently wipe and let moisture from sponge absorb into the stain
6. Let the area you have wiped absorb the mixture - Genesis 950 is designed to work with water to soak into the stain and break the bonds of the stain, which then lift the stain from the surface. This is what will remove the stain and the smell.
7. After about 2 minutes the stain will be loosened and can be lifted from the surface
8. Empty your bucket and fill with straight water once you have cleaned all the dirty spots on your furniture, carpet or rug
9. Use a sponge with straight water to wipe off the cleaned areas
10. Allow furniture, carpet or rug to dry.

CLEANING MICROFIBER:

Cleaning microfiber can be a never ending challenge. There are products however that will clean your upholstery without leaving rings, or damaging your furniture. Genesis 950 is a great cleaner for microfiber. Using about 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water in a bucket, and then wiping the microfiber with a wet rag will eliminate the stains without leaving marks. Genesis 950 works with water unlike other cleaners because it breaks the bonds of the stains and allows them to lift from the surface of the material. Other cleaners and water do not break this bond. Therefore, the stains are not lifted from the surface when you use anything else. Instead they follow the water and remain in the fabric. Hence the rings left behind.

2.5 Gallon cubes are long lasting and economical and can give you enough cleaning power to last for over a year!

It's also idea for commercial cleaning. Impress your clients with carpet cleaning technology that will make them want you back again and again. For serious commercial cleaners, Genesis 950 is also available in 5 gallon cubes and 30 gallon drums.

Get more info at www.genesis950.com or call 847-244-3600 to order.