Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: Carpet Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

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Blot pet urine stains, then apply soapy water and blot dry. Repeat with vinegar. Read an overview on carpet cleaning tips for pet owners.
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1.Blot the spot right away with plain white paper towels; printed patterns can bleed color into the carpet. Press hard to soak up as much as possible.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid to a cup of lukewarm water. Don’t use the detergent you use in your dishwasher or any detergent that contains bleach or lanolin.

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Simple Green is the best carpet cleaning solution I have ever found..that incl. pet stain removal... read bottle for proper mix... I agree with using paper towels to remove dog/cat stools first but not to blot stain with... old wash cloths and towels work best on both urine and stool...

By robbieowallace, on 09/16/2009
I agree with using old bath towels for this job. It costs less to launder them than to buy more paper, plus it saves landfill space and trees.

By joanne, on 09/16/2009
I prefer to use old cloth towels rather than a lot of paper towels. It's cheaper and less in the landfills.

By Carolee, on 09/16/2009
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