One of the most common odor problems in homes is from our pets. In order for you to better realize why you cannot just cover up pet odor, you must first understand the molecular structure of what is causing the foul smell.

Fresh urine usually has little odor. The offensive urine odor doesn't actually begin, until it starts to decay and release ammonia gas. A second level of decay will follow, which releases, mercaptam, a foul-smelling organic compounds similar to skunk spray.

Natural bacteria attack the urine as it breaks down, and digests the urea, sodium chloride, lipids, and phosphorus-and potassium-containing urine. The bacteria leaves behind phosphate salts, which will stick to the carpet, making it extremely difficult to clean up. These salts are what releases the odor, with the help of heat and humidity. Some animals tend to urinate in the same area, as a result, the animal is applying heat and humidity to the area in question. The odor will become increasingly more pungent each time this occurs.

A routine professional carpet cleaning will not remove these phosphate salts from your carpet. Special enzyme cleaners are required to do this, so be sure to inform us of the nature of the problem while scheduling the appointment by phone.