Dog, Cat and Human Urine Odor Removal

7/12/2016 (Permalink)

Dog, Cat and Human Urine Odor Removal

The only difference between dog urine and human urine is that they come out of differing species. Otherwise, it’s next to impossible to tell them apart, unless you have the urine chemically analyzed. Dog urine contains water, bacteria, ammonia, uric acid and dog hormones. The real waste product our bodies have to get rid of is ammonia, which is formed by the breakdown of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins. But ammonia is so toxic that only tiny concentrations can be tolerated. So any ammonia in the bloodstream is rapidly converted to urea in the liver.
Its the ammonia that odor that most of us smell and as we all know a very difficult odor to remove, especially once it permeates porous substances. In many instances a through carpet cleaning is not enough. Carpet padding is a porous material which will retain the urine causing the odor to persistent, thus removing the contaminated pad is a good idea. At times, where a repeated cat spray has seriously compromised the sheet-rock, a 4-ft cut to remove the affected area is necessary. Lastly, depending on how comprised the area is, the sub-floor may also need to be removed or at a bare minimum sealed to keep the odor from emanating.
As a odor removal company, SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge can help identify and eliminate lingering pet and human odors. By employing using trained technicians and specialized odor removal equipment we have the expertise to help home and business owners have a safe and healthy environment.
By identifying and removing the source we are able to make this home safe again. Call SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge for your stubborn odor issues at (570) 235-1646.