Heavy urine stains I just bought the Spot Shot Pet, and after reading some reviews, I'm hesitant to take it out of the box. I wanted something that would extract urine from my carpet (I have a large dog with bladder cancer) but it sounds like this mostly just soaks and scrubs, with very little suction. I need something that will suck up about a cup of urine at a time. Please advise-- is this the machine for me? Heavy urine stains I just bought the Spot Shot Pet, and after reading some reviews, I'm hesitant to take it out of the box. I wanted something that would extract urine from my carpet (I have a... » Read More Heavy urine stains I just bought the Spot Shot Pet, and after reading some reviews, I'm hesitant to take it out of the box. I wanted something that would extract urine from my carpet (I have a large dog with bladder cancer) but it sounds like this mostly just soaks and scrubs, with very little suction. I need something that will suck up about a cup of urine at a time. Please advise-- is this the machine for me? « Show Less
477154
This machine can work for you. I have 4 dogs! If there's an accident, the first thing I do is detach the hose a suck up the mess. Next, I spray Spotshot on the spot & let it sit for 1 minute & then use the machine to suck that out of the carpet too. Third step is to reattach the hose & let Spotbot do the cleaning for you. I have found that for urine, it does work best on the set-in stain setting. After cleaning, I always use Nature's Miracle on the area so the dogs don't return to the same spot. Works like a charm!
68475
I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest... » Read More I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! « Show Less
912683
It isn't like a robot vac...it just means you can place the vacuum onto the stain and press a button to start the cleaning cycle and leave it while it cleans (which is different from their regular carpet cleaners that work more like a vacuum cleaner). It has a circular radius that it cleans so sometimes you'll have to run another cycle to clean a bigger stain. While it's cleaning, you can walk away from it, but after it's done it beeps and won't stop until you push the "Stop" button. I usually use the hose attachment to suck up as much extra moisture since it helps dry the carpet faster, but you could just move the Spotbot off the cleaned stain and let it air dry. It isn't like a robot vac...it just means you can place the vacuum onto the stain and press a button to start the cleaning cycle and leave it while it cleans (which is different from their regular carpet cleaners that work more like a vacuum cleaner). It has a circular radius that it cleans so sometimes you'll have to run another cycle to clean a bigger stain. While it's cleaning, you can walk away from it, but after it's done it beeps and won't stop until you push the "Stop" button. I usually use the hose attachment to suck up as much extra moisture since it helps dry the carpet... » Read More It isn't like a robot vac...it just means you can place the vacuum onto the stain and press a button to start the cleaning cycle and leave it while it cleans (which is different from their regular carpet cleaners that work more like a vacuum cleaner). It has a circular radius that it cleans so sometimes you'll have to run another cycle to clean a bigger stain. While it's cleaning, you can walk away from it, but after it's done it beeps and won't stop until you push the "Stop" button. I usually use the hose attachment to suck up as much extra moisture since it helps dry the carpet faster, but you could just move the Spotbot off the cleaned stain and let it air dry. « Show Less
174316
Hi there! I have two dogs, 14 months and 3 months old...and I had a bissell steampro for a while, and it just didn't have very good suction, it seemed to dump the water on the carpet, but not suck it out as well. I just this weekend bought a Hoover Dual V Steam cleaner, and it is TO DIE FOR! I just love it! You can rinse your carpets after you are done shampooing, and when my furry little friend who isn't totally potty trained yet has an accident, I can suck the pee-pee right up first, and then add soap and water to flush it out! It's fantastic! I won't ever go back to the bissell, I love my Hoover Dual V! Right where they come in from the backyard there is always a black mark from dirty paws and dirty hubbie's feet, and it got that awful stain out which was there for a long time...I would definitely recommend it to your for your pets.
1656871
While we have not used for Cat urine, we have 3 dogs, one is ill and has an "issue" so she tends to go in the same spot. Recommendation 2 minutes is longer than you think - leave the solution on for fully prescribed time AND do entire area where they are going, not just the "spot" itself - this seems to work.
980762
Great question but no its not designed for stain or spot removal. Try one of our carpet deep cleaners like the BISSELL DeepClean Premier Pet Carpet Cleaner, 17N4
1468551
Yes, I have noticed the odor to be stronger while I am cleaning the carpet and that it goes away shortly after. That made me think that the urine is possibly so saturated into the carpet/backing/padding that I takes more than one shot to take care of it. I try to run my carpet cleaner over the area with a 50% vinegar 50% H2O a day or so after I cleaned with the Nature's Miracle. I think this helps since my 4 legged friends don't seem to "re-use" the areas that I have done that process with. My husband likes to do things really fast, so doesn't spend as much time going over the spots to suck up the solution. They always go back to the spots that he cleaned. Yes, I have noticed the odor to be stronger while I am cleaning the carpet and that it goes away shortly after. That made me think that the urine is possibly so saturated into the carpet/backing/padding that I takes more than one shot to take care of it. I try to run my carpet cleaner over the area with a 50% vinegar 50% H2O a day or so after I cleaned with the Nature's Miracle. I think this helps since my 4 legged friends don't seem to "re-use" the areas that I have done that process with. My husband likes to do things really fast, so doesn't spend as much time going over the... » Read More Yes, I have noticed the odor to be stronger while I am cleaning the carpet and that it goes away shortly after. That made me think that the urine is possibly so saturated into the carpet/backing/padding that I takes more than one shot to take care of it. I try to run my carpet cleaner over the area with a 50% vinegar 50% H2O a day or so after I cleaned with the Nature's Miracle. I think this helps since my 4 legged friends don't seem to "re-use" the areas that I have done that process with. My husband likes to do things really fast, so doesn't spend as much time going over the spots to suck up the solution. They always go back to the spots that he cleaned. « Show Less
912712
When the pet marks it's spot, it's not only the carpet but the padding under the carpet that gets sprayed. Try the water on a little spot first to make sure it won't effect the color( it's strong when it is very fresh, on delicate things I sometimes wait for 5 or 6 min. so its not so strong)), I have had good success with it deodorizing, but I never took up the carpet to treat the padding under it. Remarking, well pets have minds of their own, so I sure couldn't say about that.( cats don't like citrus odor) good luck.
1493554
This is pretty good about preventing stains. It worked for me for dog urine. It protects the carpet from staining, but the urine still goes down to pad like normal if you let it sit. Make sure stain is.gone before putting it on, though, or it will seal the stain in permanently.
128148
I looked at both. I looks like the Pet has anti-microbal element built in. I didn't see that with the regular Spotbot. Not sure if that is the only difference. I bought the Pet and am very happy with it.
804605
My machine has been well-used for an elderly dog and then a puppy, but I have only had it about two years. It started developing leaks, and then I noticed that the dirty water container was not filling up. It seemed that all the dirty water was collecting in the bottom and leaking out on the ground. I have been limping along with it like that, but last time, it was a mess. I know I need a new one since yesterday, we had another vomit experience and my son just had a bloody nose all over the carpet. Gotta love the SpotBot!
311100
The Urine Destroyer bottle recommends spot treatment by undiluted product, soaking. If you used it undiluted in a machine, it might work. You would want to avoid heating the product because it uses enzymes that might be destroyed by heat. But...This company makes a list of related products. Try looking online or at PetSmart for other Nature's Miracle products. My local store (Southcenter) carries 6 or 7 different ones. I have Urine Destroyer, Pet Block, and Hard Floor Cleaner to protect new hardwood floors from an elderly dog who doesn't always make it out on time. All three of these products work great. No problems. The Urine Destroyer bottle recommends spot treatment by undiluted product, soaking. If you used it undiluted in a machine, it might work. You would want to avoid heating the product because it uses enzymes that might be destroyed by heat. But...This company makes a list of related products. Try looking online or at PetSmart for other Nature's Miracle products. My local store (Southcenter) carries 6 or 7 different ones. I have Urine Destroyer, Pet Block, and Hard Floor Cleaner to protect new hardwood floors from an elderly dog who doesn't always make it out on time. All three of these... » Read More The Urine Destroyer bottle recommends spot treatment by undiluted product, soaking. If you used it undiluted in a machine, it might work. You would want to avoid heating the product because it uses enzymes that might be destroyed by heat. But...This company makes a list of related products. Try looking online or at PetSmart for other Nature's Miracle products. My local store (Southcenter) carries 6 or 7 different ones. I have Urine Destroyer, Pet Block, and Hard Floor Cleaner to protect new hardwood floors from an elderly dog who doesn't always make it out on time. All three of these products work great. No problems. « Show Less
35978
Mr. Cook I can promise you, the Dyson DC39 Animal Canister vacuum will handle any cleaning job. I can't speak about a long shag carpet, as I have a short shag, but I couldn't believe how strong it was. I have a short haired dog about the size of a Jack Russel, who sheds hair like you would not believe. Within a day, after vacuuming on the hard surface part of my house, I have balls of fur as big as a tennis ball all around the edges of the hall, and close to the edge of the couch. I just got my DC39 on 5/10/12, but I am one happy camper, I can tell you. The carpet in the bed room was just washed with an expensive carpet shampoo machine that I bought a while back. The shampoo machine pulled a ton of hair out of the carpet even after I had vacuumed it just before running the shampoo on it. I had just shampooed it again just a couple of days before the DC39 came in. The amount of fur that it pulled out of that supposedly sparking clean carpet, was astounding. Also in the same room I have a big king size bed that the regular vacuum couldn't get under. After looking at the amount of hair from the rest of the room, and emptying the canister, I thought about pushing the suction head under the bed as it is flat as a pancake, and can get under nearly everything. Again it filled the canister up. The handle has a button on it the lets you stop the brush from turning when you are on a hard surface. I suppose that's to make the brush last and not wear out on the hard floor. The brush turned so fast on the short shag that you could feel the vibration of it really strong as you worked with it. The head is almost weightless, but it makes the carpet stand up as though it has a lot more weight to it. I recommend it to anyone. Good luck.
1079895
I thought it smelled simply horrible. Gagging, in fact. It did not cover the urine smell, and it was horrible. I keep a clean house, and have a new dog. She hadn't been trained, so I had some issues on my area rug. It is an expensive one, and I was concerned. This product did not work. I did use, and this does NOT take the color out, is used in hotels/motels/ eating establishments, daycares, etc. .......Clorox Urine remover and deod. You can look on line and see where you can buy it. I had to get mine through Staples. It did not take the color from my rug, and completely took out the smell, and stain. They use this in many public places. I thought it smelled simply horrible. Gagging, in fact. It did not cover the urine smell, and it was horrible. I keep a clean house, and have a new dog. She hadn't been trained, so I had some issues on my area rug. It is an expensive one, and I was concerned. This product did not work. I did use, and this does NOT take the color out, is used in hotels/motels/ eating establishments, daycares, etc. .......Clorox Urine remover and deod. You can look on line and see where you can buy it. I had to get mine through Staples. It did not take the color from my rug, and completely took out the smell,... » Read More I thought it smelled simply horrible. Gagging, in fact. It did not cover the urine smell, and it was horrible. I keep a clean house, and have a new dog. She hadn't been trained, so I had some issues on my area rug. It is an expensive one, and I was concerned. This product did not work. I did use, and this does NOT take the color out, is used in hotels/motels/ eating establishments, daycares, etc. .......Clorox Urine remover and deod. You can look on line and see where you can buy it. I had to get mine through Staples. It did not take the color from my rug, and completely took out the smell, and stain. They use this in many public places. « Show Less
2235648
I'm not sure specifically on cat urine as my cat didn't use the carpet as a potty. But, there was a large spot from the previous homeowner's dog that it did a great job on. I did have to go over it twice (probably because I needed to make sure there was no return of the awful smell). I was quite surprised at how well this cleaning solution worked.
611242
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.
205637
On my carpets, I can see the dog urine stains with the light during the day as long as it is not in complete sunlight. You just have to hold the light a little closer (around 2 feet) from the floor. My carpets are all light to medium colors. I don't know if the results would be the same with darker colors, although I would expect it would be even easier to see the stains since they glow under the light and the contrast would be greater.