Can Carpet Cleaning Remove Pet Stains and Odors?

Professional carpet cleaning removes most pet stains and odors. At Hank's Carpet Cleaning, every cleaning includes a targeted spot treatment for pet accidents and a free deodorizer, and we offer an enzyme treatment for stronger odor. Urine that has soaked deep into the pad may not come out completely, and some old stains permanently change the carpet's color.

We clean for pet owners all over DFW, from Argyle and Southlake to Keller, Flower Mound and north Fort Worth, and we'll always tell you honestly what to expect before we start.

Urine soaks down through the carpet into the pad and sometimes the subfloor. As it dries, it leaves salts that can smell again whenever humidity rises, which is why some homes smell worse on muggy North Texas days. The surface can look clean while the odor source sits below it.

Old urine can also bleach or yellow the carpet dye. Once the color changes, cleaning can lighten the spot but can't bring the original color back.

Every accident is different, but here's a general guide:

• Fresh urine: usually comes out well with spot treatment and cleaning.
• Old or repeated urine spots: odor improves a lot with enzyme treatment; color changes may stay.
• Vomit: usually comes out, though some pet foods and dyes can leave a stain.
• Feces: usually comes out once solids are removed; treat quickly.

The faster you act, the better the result:

• Blot (don't rub) with a clean white towel until no more moisture comes up.
• Rinse lightly with cool water and blot again.
• Skip hot water and steam, which can set protein stains.
• Avoid harsh household products and bleach that can damage carpet color.
• Book a professional cleaning soon; fresh accidents are easier to remove.

When you book, check "pet accidents" so your technician comes ready. We pre-treat each spot, clean the carpet, and finish with a deodorizer. For strong odor, an enzyme treatment breaks down the odor source so it doesn't keep coming back.

Our main method, low-moisture cleaning, doesn't soak the carpet, so it won't leave that wet-dog smell some homeowners get after an over-wet cleaning. Carpet is usually dry in about an hour, and our products are safe for pets once dry.

Pet spot treatment and deodorizer are included in our regular carpet cleaning prices: 3 rooms are $210, and rooms 4 to 6 are $50 each, before tax. If your home has a strong pet odor, ask about adding the enzyme treatment. Our 30-day satisfaction guarantee covers the areas we clean.