Does this product need to be used before any other treatment? I have a wool area rug that I had cleaned twice and still can smell the cat urine.
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I have used this after treating or cleaning with other products and before. It works great no matter what. I have never treated 100% wool but a wool blend and it worked just fine. Water seems to be the key to this product working. Make sure the area you are treating is thoroughly wet, then spray the product on. If you can keep the area wet for 24 hours it is supposed to take out any odor that would be noticeable to your cat or dog. I just love this stuff and can not figure out why it is not sold in places like Petsmart or Petco.
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I do not have any facts about the preferred time use of this product, but I can speak to my own experience. Of course it is always better if you can treat the urine spot immediately, but that is not always possible. I have used this product on carpeting that has been cleaned numerous times, and it has removed the urine odor. It is important when treating an area that you get to the lowest source of the odor. In other words, you must get the Zero Odor clear down into the pad if the urine soaked into the pad--otherwise the odor will remain. I also have a wool area rug (oriental) that has been cleaned. I have found that I have to treat both sides of the rug to completely remove the odor. Also, wool seems to retain odors more than other fabrics, so it may require treating more than once. I have tried many products that profess to remove the urine odor, but in my opinion this product does the best job. Good luck. If you decide to try it, I hope it works for you. Sue J.
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No if you are using the canned foam. I vacuum my rug before cleaning, then scrub in the foam as directed and let dry. After your rug is dry vacuum again and you're finished. I did find that the foam had a strong odor so you may wish to have good ventilation while using.
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Regular Natures Miracle works wonders on Dog stains. Natures Miracle does have a special Cat formula that I've used in the past when I've had a cat urine problem. It does take care of that, sometimes you may have to do it twice, but it does completely get rid of the smell and the stain itself.
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I have hardwood floors, not sure what type of floors you have, but my experience has been that I did not have to clean the floors with water or any other product and hardwood (although beautiful) soak up anything that spills (or otherwise!). But the short answer is -- no you will not need to clean before using Urine Off. It is an excellent product. I have two small dogs and it took me a while to train them, but even now to prevent accidents, I make sure to spray (I bought a $1 plastic bottle to pour in) and I spray all the areas I know they might do the deed. Once my babies smell they don't go near the area. Hope this is helpful. Good luck! I have hardwood floors, not sure what type of floors you have, but my experience has been that I did not have to clean the floors with water or any other product and hardwood (although beautiful) soak up anything that spills (or otherwise!). But the short answer is -- no you will not need to clean before using Urine Off. It is an excellent product. I have two small dogs and it took me a while to train them, but even now to prevent accidents, I make sure to spray (I bought a $1 plastic bottle to pour in) and I spray all the areas I know they might do the deed. Once my babies smell they don't... » Read More I have hardwood floors, not sure what type of floors you have, but my experience has been that I did not have to clean the floors with water or any other product and hardwood (although beautiful) soak up anything that spills (or otherwise!). But the short answer is -- no you will not need to clean before using Urine Off. It is an excellent product. I have two small dogs and it took me a while to train them, but even now to prevent accidents, I make sure to spray (I bought a $1 plastic bottle to pour in) and I spray all the areas I know they might do the deed. Once my babies smell they don't go near the area. Hope this is helpful. Good luck! « Show Less
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The stain and smell I dealt with was from cat urine and I did have success using this product. In fact, I bought a bunch of cans after the first use, in part because I was happy with the product, also because I was going to need more. I would encourage a purchase of a can to see if you like it.
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First, it depends on what you are trying to clean. If it's carpet, beds, etc., soak the area completely. It is an enzyme and it will work. Let the Urine Off dry, then clean with a cleaner you can live with to smell...for example, I first dampen the area with warm water, then I use Woolite Spray Carpet cleaner. You can also use any other type of cleaner. I use an old fashioned scrub brush to make sure the cleaning gets down into the area. Let it dry again, and you should not have problems. It's important to dilute the enzymes you placed in the carpet down until they no longer are the major source of moisture in that has been place in the carpet. I use about the same amount of warm water as I used of the enzymes. Then spray the carpet with the carpet cleaner and scrub. Let dry again, and that should do it.
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Great Question!! I have considered it, but I would suggest emailing them at support@petseer.com to make sure this is an effective way to clean, since it is necessary to let the product sit on your carpet for a couple of minutes to breakdown the protein found in urine.
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I'd need a little more information before I could a answer your question... Did you use the product as directed? How much did you use on the stain at one time? I've never had that happen with this product. You could have used too much or not let it dry between uses, or something in the carpet cleaner may have reacted with the enzymes in the Nature's Miracle. I personally love the product and always recommend it.
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Just run the regular sweeper. No pretreatment is required. Our house we bought was a model home. The carpets didn't look dirty. But we have six little dogs and when we first moved in the peed ALOT. This took care of all stains and I couldn't believe the dirt that was on the floor. And it smelled wonderful.
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I have only used it on standard off-white carpeting for cleaning up cat hairballs and vomit. After removing as much as I can with a paper towel, I generously spray the area and let it sit 10-15 minutes. I use old white wash cloths to press against the area. The stain is usually gone by this time. It acts like a bleach. If your sissal rug has color, test it on the underside. It might also darken the area as, I believe, sisal is not a fiber, but a type of grass. Only you can decide whether to try it or not. It is a fairly priced option.
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I've had trouble with one area in my house with cat urine from a previous tenant. This solution works pretty well. The smell will be gone for quite awhile and most of the time i don't notice it. I do typically go over it, for good measure, even when I cant smell it when I have to clean up one of the dogs messes and have solution left over. I think part of my problem is that the urine got on the tack strips which is why every once in awhile the smell will be noticeable.
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I've used Urine Off after all kinds of products and it's the only thing I've found that takes away the urine smell and stains. It does wonders on removing odor. I have a male Papillon that is a stubborn little guy and wants to mark his territory. He wears a belly band when roaming around the house and Urine Off gets rid of the smell when the bands are laundered which regular detergent never did.
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As on any spot, make sure to pretreat with one of Nature's Miracle for cat urine. Then cleaning area with a spray bottle mixture of hot water and shampoo as a temporary fix does work, but make sure to blot the area quite well removing as of as much dampness as possible. But truthfully the action of a rug cleaner is best and there are several "Spot cleaners" on the market that are affordable and work quite nicely. Spray bottles and a sponge just can't get as deep as the urine already had. Using a product to break down the urine is as important as this shampoo, they work hand and hand. But how well you use the shampoo makes all the difference. Again as a quick fix use by hand, but a machine is best. As on any spot, make sure to pretreat with one of Nature's Miracle for cat urine. Then cleaning area with a spray bottle mixture of hot water and shampoo as a temporary fix does work, but make sure to blot the area quite well removing as of as much dampness as possible. But truthfully the action of a rug cleaner is best and there are several "Spot cleaners" on the market that are affordable and work quite nicely. Spray bottles and a sponge just can't get as deep as the urine already had. Using a product to break down the urine is as important as this shampoo, they work hand and... » Read More As on any spot, make sure to pretreat with one of Nature's Miracle for cat urine. Then cleaning area with a spray bottle mixture of hot water and shampoo as a temporary fix does work, but make sure to blot the area quite well removing as of as much dampness as possible. But truthfully the action of a rug cleaner is best and there are several "Spot cleaners" on the market that are affordable and work quite nicely. Spray bottles and a sponge just can't get as deep as the urine already had. Using a product to break down the urine is as important as this shampoo, they work hand and hand. But how well you use the shampoo makes all the difference. Again as a quick fix use by hand, but a machine is best. « Show Less
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I always have a box of Odormute in my cabinet. The back of the box says "may be used in carpet cleaning equipment, sprayers, and washing machines". However, I have only added the product to the rinse cycle when doing laundry. Its not a cleaning product, it just eliminates odors. When I used it on my dog's kennel I would wash it first, then pour a bucket of water with Odormute to remove all scent. It worked, and it worked in the laundry when I was a caretaker for my mother after her stroke.
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Yes it should! You must however clean area immediately which is hard sometimes! Absorb all urine and clean as usual spray and let sit then wipe off as directed. Do this twice if you have to! Definitely works better on tile however my dog marked her territory on my daughters carpet after my parents had left( they were staying in their room) I caught it right away before it absorbed all the way through carpet and cleaned and sanitized and sprayed the enzyme cleaner. No smell at all and I mean it!! I would rip it up if my daughters room smelled like dog pee!! Again catch right away clean sanitize and then use enzyme cleaner. Should work wonders Yes it should! You must however clean area immediately which is hard sometimes! Absorb all urine and clean as usual spray and let sit then wipe off as directed. Do this twice if you have to! Definitely works better on tile however my dog marked her territory on my daughters carpet after my parents had left( they were staying in their room) I caught it right away before it absorbed all the way through carpet and cleaned and sanitized and sprayed the enzyme cleaner. No smell at all and I mean it!! I would rip it up if my daughters room smelled like dog pee!! Again catch right away clean... » Read More Yes it should! You must however clean area immediately which is hard sometimes! Absorb all urine and clean as usual spray and let sit then wipe off as directed. Do this twice if you have to! Definitely works better on tile however my dog marked her territory on my daughters carpet after my parents had left( they were staying in their room) I caught it right away before it absorbed all the way through carpet and cleaned and sanitized and sprayed the enzyme cleaner. No smell at all and I mean it!! I would rip it up if my daughters room smelled like dog pee!! Again catch right away clean sanitize and then use enzyme cleaner. Should work wonders « Show Less
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I didn't do any specific pretreating. I did do several passes on particularly problematic areas and will continue to do so. My primary rug is a very light off white, over my large active dogs reside and live. Some stains basically come out over extended times and repeated cleanings. Once I purchased a rug cleaner rather than renting one, the carpet has slowly improved in cleanliness over the last couple of years.
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I only treated the wall to wall carpet where my senior cat had urine problems making it to the cat box. This product was applied topically, spray for lightly soiled areas and poured directly on heavily soiled areas. All urine smell was completely gone. I also used the product in the carpet cleaning vacuum as a final cleansing.