Pet Odor Removal

Pet Urine 101

Urine, whether human or animal, has three main components:

1. A slightly sticky substance called urea
2. The agent that gives urine its yellow color, called urochrome
3.  A nitrogen-rich, mildly acidic substance call uric acid 

Ordinary cleaning solutions and commercially-available urine odor control products are effective when used to wash away the first two substances quite effectively.  However, the biggest problem arises from the crystals formed by substance number three – uric acid.  Uric acid forms crystals that are highly insoluble and that bind securely to surfaces.  Cleaning and drying urine-affected areas with ordinary products may give the initial appearance that the urine problem is solved.  However, contact with the affected area by any type of moisture will reactivate the uric acid crystals and the odor will recur, as strong as ever. 

Pet Urine & Odor Removal

A1 Tile & Grout Cleaning.com uses a unique cleaning process employing protein-digesting enzymes that literally “eat away” uric acid crystals. After allowing the enzymes sufficient time to break the crystals down, our odor removal specialists will deeply and thoroughly steam clean your carpet, extracting cleaning solution, enzymes and the remnants of the uric acid crystals.

In extreme cases of pet urine damage, A1’s technicians find that pet urine has penetrated through the carpet into the carpet padding and subfloor of the home. This extreme damage requires several levels of treatment which may include application of specialized deodorizers, removal and replacement of both the contaminated carpet and padding, and even sealing of the structure’s subfloor. If your pet damage issues are extreme, the A1 Tile & Grout Cleaning.com pet urine remediation team will consult with you to formulate a restoration plan to fit your needs and your budget.

A1 Tile & Grout Cleaning.com uses an exclusive biocidal agent that destroys odor-causing bacteria and fungi such as aspergillus and penicillium. This agent is applied deeply within the fibers of your carpet as the carpet is thoroughly sanitized and steam cleaned. A1’s team will leave your carpet softer, fresher, clean and deodorized after performing your customized pet urine and odor removal services.