How to Actually Get Rid of Pet Stains and Odors (And Stop That Smell from Coming Back)
Look, I love my pets. But let's be real - they can absolutely destroy a carpet. Whether it's your cat deciding the living room is now their bathroom or your dog having an accident after you thought they were fully house-trained, pet stains are one of those things every pet owner deals with eventually. The thing is, most people tackle this problem completely wrong. They grab whatever carpet cleaner is under the sink, scrub away, and wonder why the smell comes back three days later. Or worse, why their pet keeps going back to the same spot. Here's what actually works. Why Pet Urine Is Such a Nightmare Pet urine isn't just water you need to soak up. It's a chemical cocktail that breaks down in stages, and each stage smells different and worse. When your dog or cat first has an accident, the urine starts decomposing. Bacteria get to work breaking down the urea, which creates ammonia. Then the whole thing crystallizes and bonds with your carpet fibers. This is why you ca...