EXTRA GREEN QUICK CLEANING TIPS
HOW TO REMOVE PET STAINS AND ODORS FROM CLOTHES, CARPET, AND UPHOLSTERY
We love our pets but not the stains and odors that come from urine, poop, and vomit. Whether you have cats or dogs or both, accidents happen. Urine from cats and dogs and spraying from cats leaves stains but it is usually the odor (much worse than human urine) that is most troublesome. Of course, the sooner the stain is treated the more successful the stain removal will be. You can remove all evidence of a pet mishap, and, in most cases, you can do it easily with supplies you have on hand as your secret weapon.
Stain Type 
Protein-based 
Detergent Type
Heavy-duty laundry detergent
Water Temperature 
Cold water
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Equipment / Tools
Urine Stains and Odors (Clothes and Bed Linens)
Dull knife or scraper (for solids)
Water faucet
Soaking basin
Washing machine
Paper towels or white cloths (Optional)
Outdoor clothing line (Optional)Feces and Vomit Stains (Clothes)
Water faucet
Dull knife or scraper (for solids)
Soaking basin
Washing machine
Soft-bristled brush (optional)
Carpet and Upholstery
Paper towels or white cloths
Dull knife or scraper
Spray bottle (optional)
Soft-bristled brush
Wet/dry shop vacuum (optional)
Conventional vacuum
MATERIALS
Urine Stains and Odors (Clothes and Bed Linens)
Water
Heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent
White distilled vinegar
Feces and Vomit Stains (Clothes)
Water
Oxygen-based bleach
Heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent
Carpet and Upholstery
Water
Distilled white vinegar
Baking soda
Hydrogen peroxide
INSTRUCTIONS
items for removing pet stains
Before You Begin
Lift any solid matter from a fabric, carpet, or upholstery surface with a dull edge like a kitchen knife or scraper. Never rub a stain because it can make the stain larger and more difficult to remove.
While there are shelves full of commercial pet stain removers, you can easily make your own with the simple ingredients.
If a dry-clean-only garment gets stained, blot away urine stains with a white cloth or paper towel. As soon as possible, head to the dry cleaner and point out the stain. If you have upholstery that is vintage or silk, consult a professional cleaner for stain removal.
If you decide to use a home dry cleaning kit, be sure to treat the stain with the provided stain remover before putting the garment in the dryer bag.
01 N- Flush With Cold Water
Begin by flushing the area with cold water. Hold the wrong side of the fabric under a running faucet and let the full force of the water flush the urine out of the fibers.
02 - Machine Wash With Laundry Detergent and Vinegar
Launder as usual using the hottest water temperature recommended for the fabric and a heavy-duty detergent. (Tide or Persil are the highest-rated brands with enough enzymes to break apart the stain molecules.) Add one cup white distilled vinegar to the wash water to help reduce odor. 
03 - Soak Overnight in Vinegar-Water Solution
If the stain is old and the odor is strong, mix a solution of one gallon of cool water and two cups of white distilled vinegar. Completely submerge the fabric and allow it to soak overnight. Wash as recommended above. 
04 - Tried But True Odor Remover
In many parts of the U.S., clothing lines have become a thing of the past, but line drying items outside with the full force of the sun and air will also help get rid of odors.HOW TO REMOVE PET STAINS AND ODORS FROM CLOTHES, CARPET, AND UPHOLSTERY
Fresh pet feces and vomit stains should be treated as soon as possible.
01 - Remove Solid Matter
Begin by removing as much solid matter as possible with a dull edge like a dull knife, spatula, or plastic scraper. Do not rub the stains with a cloth because that will drive the stains deeper into the fabric fibers. If the stain is dried or old, scrape or brush off any crusted matter.
02 - Flush Under Running Water
Once the solids are removed, hold the wrong side of the stained area under a cold water faucet and let the stream push the stain out of the fibers.
Never use hot water at first. Just like boiling water cooks an egg, hot water starts to cook the protein that is in the stain; this sets the stain and makes it harder to remove.
03 - Soak in Oxygen-Based Bleach Solution
Mix a solution of cool water and oxygen-based bleach by following package directions. Mix enough so that the entire item can be submerged. Allow the stained item to soak for at least four hours or overnight.
04 - Machine Wash and Dry
Machine wash in the hottest water recommended for the fabric with a heavy-duty detergent. Check the stained area on a garment before drying it. Never place a stained item in a hot dryer. Instead, repeat the stain-removing steps until the stain is gone. 
Animals can sometimes have accidents on your best home furnishings. The key to removing the stains and odor is to treat the stains as soon as possible. Accidents left untreated can permanently discolor carpet and upholstery fibers.Most of the same cleaning solutions and techniques used on clothes can be used to remove pet stains from carpet and upholstery or you can use a commercial product like ECOS for Pets Stain & Odor Remover. Since you cannot flush carpets and upholstery under running water, the cleaning methods have been modified. Extra care must be taken to avoid over-wetting upholstery because it is difficult to remove moisture from the cushions and padding, and that can lead to the formation of mold and mildew.
01 - Remove Solids and Soak up Liquids
As quickly as possible, remove solids with a dull knife or spatula and soak up urine stains with white paper towels or an old cloth. You can also soak up the moisture with a wet/dry shop vacuum. If using a cloth, press it firmly into the stain using an old shoe and keep moving to a dry area or new paper towel to absorb as much liquid as possible.
02 - Make Your Own Pet Stain Cleaner
Mix a solution of one part distilled white vinegar and one part cool water. For easy use, place the solution in a spray bottle.
03 - Saturate and Brush Stain With Pet Stain Cleaner
Pour or spray the mixture onto the urine stain. Use enough to completely saturate the carpet all the way to the backing. Use a soft-bristle brush to work it deep into the fibers.
TIP
If the stain is on an area rug covering wooden floors, lift the rug while cleaning to prevent damage to the wood floors.
04 - Blot and Allow the Area to Dry
Blot the solution away using paper towels or a shop vacuum and allow the area to air-dry.
05 - Use Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide Mixture
When the carpet is dry, sprinkle the cleaned area of the carpet with baking soda. Mix one-half cup hydrogen peroxide with two cups cool water. This should be mixed fresh each time because hydrogen peroxide turns to pure water after exposure to light. Spray or pour this solution onto the baking soda and use a soft-bristled brush to work it into the carpet.
06 - Blot and Air-Dry
Blot or use a wet/dry vacuum to suck away the moisture. Allow the carpet to air-dry away from direct heat. Repeat the steps if needed and once the stain is removed and it is completely dry, vacuum to lift the fibers.

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