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After my dog created a landmine field of pee on our brand new $5000 carpet, I was devastated. Like many others commenting on this video, I tried various enzyme cleaners which claim to remove urine odor, among other carpet foams, etc., all still leaving the urine smell behind -- additionally I could still see the urine stains under a black light. However, after applying this man's ingenious method, I am happy to report the urine smell is GONE!!!! And I checked them w/ the black light again 24 hours after applying the concoction and they have VANISHED! Hallelujah!! Thank you soooo much for this amazing video. You have saved me lots of money and sadness!!
Hello! This comment is very helpful for me, I trust you haha. Though I had a question, did you actually use the boiling water? I kinda don’t want to but maybe
@@I-Isa7 i did on some of the bigger stains. I think I got sort of lazy near the end on the smaller ones haha. It might not have been boiling water though, just very very hot, but i don't remember exactly now.
I am so thankful for this. I have almost ripped my hair out using every product that never works! This actually worked and doesn’t even cost much. My carpet has no evidence of the urine at all. No soap on carpet is a must to keep it clean as well. Anyone like me frustrated with pee on carpet please use this and save your sanity!!!!
You are not mixing the hydro and amonia with any water? So, I have a cat that started marking when I brought a foster cat in, who is leaving tomorrow...but I have six weeks of marking! When I saw a pee spot I used a product used to clean hospital operating rooms, saturated and put a towel over til dry, thinking I would go over all stains with an enzyme cleaner after the cat was gone. My question is...do I need to use my carpet cleaner (I have a bissell professional big green machine) to rinse, remove the first product (using cold water) then use your diy product? (I am returning the 3 gals of enzyme product I bought) And, what do you suggest for the urine on the vertical part of my stairs...won't be able to use warm water pan on top? Thank you!
I don’t rinse but you could after it dries out if you want to but I don’t like to have to wet carpets needlessly. Vertical stairs maybe have one spray bottle with hydroxide and then another with the ammonia? I do not dilute with water. I hope this helps! It works on old stains that are hidden to me.
How much of each? If ratio is 10% amonia, why not just spray with one bottle with amonia mixed with hydrogen peroxide at 10%, the same as pouring? Thanks
@@penny8210I don’t want to put the chemicals in a bottle- together. In all honesty I just pour ammonia and then peroxide on top and kinda push it into stain. I never get exact but it always works for me. Even if I use peroxide first and then ammonia. I do not cover with plastic or anything either - maybe I should try that but I get results regardless. I wouldn’t stress about the amounts or ratios.
This man deserves an award. I’ve been trying this method for 3-4 days now. Doing it by sections bc I have a larger area in my basement that my dogs literally used as bathroom. I purposely never use the UV flash light bc I get so stressed by just seeing those stupid glowing stains EVERYWHERE. I sweat cleaning that area with different products with no avail. And finally…. this WORKS! it’s amazing! I shall do this until I get rid of every single pee stain in my carpet 🙏
I thought after cleaning my carpet with enzymatic carpet cleaner and still smelling urine that I’d have to throw out my new carpet. Thank you for the easy solution! I’m absolutely going to buy with your affiliate links!!!
Thank GOD I found you! With your formula I was able to immediately knock out cat pee smells and clean it up. If anyone wonders what it smells like, it is a very faint smell like a home hair permanent ( the Toni in the box) lol. That is SOOOO much better than the pee smell. My older boy was mad because I changed his cat food and phew--he went to town on the carpet and on a corner of the sofa. Immediately, the pungent smell was gone. I'll do it again in a couple days. This is the ONLY thing that has worked and believe me--I've tried it ALL! Thank you for your post!
I can’t believe this either! I have wasted so much time and money and this works in one shot. I don’t use the pot or heat but it still works. Everyone is always trying to sell you products and this is all you need.
@@brodenmacarthur3955THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS THINKING ABOUT NKT USING THE HOT WATER BUT SEEING YOIR RESULGS I THINK I WANNA TRY THIS NOW!! THANM YOU?!!! 💗💗
It works! I had cat spray smell in my carpet since December. Just about every day, I was using cleaners, chlorine, vinegar, baking soda, antibacterial cleaner, masking odor spray……… I used this treatment yesterday and today, that smell and awful feeling is eradicated!
Been using your formula since I watched it , works great. Just don't be fooled by the Amonia smell, smells just like dog pee when its in the carpet. 24 hours waiting period and perfect. Thanks
Q:should I get out all stain removal products that didn’t work, which never really came out of the carpet? Do I use machine to run cycles of water over it? Or can I just do this method over that? I’ve tried so many useless products I don’t know what to do now.
I really hope this works. I will let you know. I own two Bissell carpet cleaners and they get the stains out great. But they DO NOT remove the dog urine odor. In fact, when I clean the carpet it can bring the smell out worse.
DIY odor stopper (Neutralizer) skunk, urine, etc... Recipe (WORKS FOR ME) Ingredients: 1 Quart Of Hydrogen Peroxide 1 Quarter Of A Cup Of Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Of Dawn Dish Soap Directions: Then Mix Really Really Good In The Bucket With A Big Spoon. After It's All Mixed Up Really Good Then Soak A Rag In It And Wipe stuff down Or Put In A Spray Bottle And Spray It On The Spots Or Place That Stinks Really Bad Let It Dry And It Will Make The Place Smell Nice And Fresh And Will Get Rid Of Skunk Smell, Urine, Cat Odor Smell And Dog Smell Etc... Also when storing in a spray bottle or any kind of bottle leave the cap loose enough to let gas pressure out so as to not over flow do to pressure cause it can explode ... and never shake up bottle ... poor out in to a bucket or a big glass or a big bowl stir well and then put back in spray bottle after being stored for a while. I use the mixture so quickly I have never had a bottle more than 2 weeks and was still good. Works for me. ALSO: Bottle mix may produce pressure when mix is shaken make sure to LOOSEN SPRAY CAP when pressure builds up and for storing. And Always God Bless ✝️🙏🛐😇 I hope it works for you too. 😊
I’ve noticed that with the Bissell products as well… I think if you do the bicarbonate/peroxide/dish soap method first then go over with the Bissell it should get rid of the odour
Wow, 6% and 12% hydrogen peroxide that is for sale online is actually really expensive! If you live in USA or Canada, consider purchasing 6% or 12% hydrogen peroxide at a popular store called SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY, or other salon supply store. 6% salon grade hydrogen peroxide is called 20 Volume Clear Developer. 12% Hydrogen peroxide is called 40 Volume Clear Developer (dilute this one half with water before using). You can usually buy a gallon of 6% or 12% for less than $15 or $20 at SALLY’s. You can also use 6% food grade hydrogen peroxide if you can find it in your region. I don’t recommend using 3% hydrogen peroxide because it is very weak and may just cause the odors to spread.
I tried spraying my 3% peroxide that I already have and it brought the smell out more. I couldn't smell the cat poop, until I sprayed. Maybe it loosened it a bit, but it sure didn't cancel it.
@@saintejeannedarc9460 My recommendation is to use 6% hydrogen peroxide. If you mix 12% hydrogen peroxide half and half with water, you will get 6% hydrogen peroxide.
Great Video. I have a larger area. Do we have to pour your solution over the area or can we use something like a garden sprayer and spray it around? Thanks
How important is it to use the pan with hot water? I’ve found over a dozen stains using UV light and would like to speed up the process. Could I use an iron over a towel over the plastic for several minutes to get the same result?
Just watched this and took notes as I reckon this bloke knows his onions and chemistry. Next, I read many comments from others and their thoughts about the subject. My 16 year old dog a cattle dog X is nearing the end of his life. Pedro is not in any pain, loves his food and his Hooman's. Unfortunately his hind legs are lame so mobility incontinence results in accidents. Cheers and thanks from Adelaide South Australia.
Is the ammonia really okay to use on cat urine? Every other cat urine removal guide specifically warns against using ammonia because it will encourage cats to use the same spot again.
Thank you so much for the info. It makes sense because one of the best solutions through trial and error (although not perfect) that I’ve been using is hydrogen peroxide based cleaner for carpet. What I didn’t realize I was missing was ammonia and heat. I had tried for years using enzyme cleaners and not only did they seem to not work, the residue on the carpet drove me absolutely crazy. Most of them don’t come up, even through multiple rinses, and don’t address the stain at all. Love your channel!
Thanks so much! Yes, enzymes work for odour but generally speaking, and especially if you have a larger pet, you have to use such a large volume that it becomes virtually impossible to rinse the residue out of the carpet, just like you said. The hydrogen peroxide method is my favourite because it leaves zero residue. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I haven't tried this yet. But i have a LARGE old stain. I know the original spot was not this big, but i imagine the entire strain has just soaked up from the bottom over time. Thank you for the formulas and information. I have shampooed this spot multiple times but after afew days the spot comes back. I will update when i an finally able too over the next couple weeks. Thank you again for taking the time to make a video too attempt to help people!
Is your recipe for the stain removal solution only consist of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide? Is there any water in the recipe? I’ve several spots throughout my area rug that I cannot necessarily see (it’s a multi-coloured shag ) but I can smell dog urine faintly which I want to eliminate. I plan on spraying this solution on it, scrub suspect areas to ensure it’s deeply saturated (there’s no underpaid), and then suck up using Bissell pet stain remover cordless appliance. Hoping this solution works to eliminate any odor.
@@TheStainGuide so I've finally used your stain concoction + formula for measurements and it's been about 3-4 days now and the stain hasn't returned. I feel it is gone AND I only did it with 3%. I imagine if I used 6% the SLIGHT faint spot I THINK I'm seeing in certain light would be gone also. TLDR: It worked. Thank you!
googled “hydrogen peroxide and ammonia” and apparently it’s “ extremely dangerous and should never be done due to the potential for toxic fumes to be released “
I think you’re looking at the wrong compounds. The only odor will be caused by the ammonia, which as said, will evaporate. Mixed a bunch up for some pet spots in our bedroom and virtually no smell whatsoever.
Another question-I have an 8x10 area rug ruined with odor by my old dog. Will this work if I just douse the whole thing using the steps above? Hate to toss these rugs that were only a year old!
My old dog developed a leakage problem before he died, so he only left small spots behind that we didn't notice for awhile. So now there are dots all around his usual walking path on a section of carpet. We bought a pet cleaner/vacuum and the liquid formula for it, but small, darks dotted stains are still there. So what is the most efficient way to clean this? It'd be pretty labour intensive to treat each individual dot like this...but maybe just run the formula through the pet cleaner/vacuum? So maybe related here, but do you have a recommendation for doing a really good deep clean across all the carpets in a house? The Bissell formula we got seems maybe a bit tame...
It’s essential to make sure you soak the carpet to reach the padding. I’d do big batches and work on your house section by section, maybe once a week until it’s fully done but don’t do it all at once since the fumes are pretty harsh. I did mine a gallon at a time
How about a mixture to put in a shampooer n jus do a whole area rug cus i aint going have jus a spot i paid alot for my area rug n do want have throw away but i do have 2 puppys still in training so they do go on the rug alil more then i like so im looking for a mixture for inside a shampooer thanks
Thank you for your calculations. My dog is a little bigger. Im on it tomorrow morning. I used liquid tide which seemed to have enzymes & worked in the past. This looks better. Thanks again.
I'm not sure if I've already skimmed past this question already, but once I have used this application and dried the carpet, how soon could I rent a professional carpet cleaner to do all of my carpeting, and what's the best formula to use in the machine?
I would give it 48 hours to dry before doing a full house cleaning. I do not recommend using any kind of a homemade formula for a carpet cleaning rental machine. It is always best to use a carpet shampoo that is specifically designed for carpet cleaning and for the machine that you are using.
I am not doubting the h202 is not lightening the carpet, I just want to fix it. I used to sell an enviornmentally safe industrial degreaser/cleaning product, made by Ipax. This product was also used in hospital operating rooms - urine, feces, blood etc., and had to get the facility "hospital sanitary", it also rinses with no residue. They allow me to buy for life, I was original sales and got them into Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, etc...they also make a carpet cleaner for extraction machines, that leaves no residue. The chemist says the carpet cleaner will remove the urine. But, worse case, I will pour green unikleen on stains, then use the carpet cleaner in my extraction to finish. A gal that works there, said her brother had a cat that peed in the house, and he used both and the urine stains/smells are gone. But, she asked me to try just the carpet cleaner in a couple of places to see if it works alone. The chemist said it would. This process is much easier/faster than yours, so, I will let you know. I plan to start today. 🙂
I am wondering about the vertical stair cleaning, how did you clean that when you were commercial cleaner? should I use the plastic wrap and maybe low heat hair dryer at a distance, if I don't use anything wont it evaporate and not clean the area? Thanks
If I remember my high school science correctly, all smells are microscopic particles of whatever you are smelling. Then it makes sense that if you remove the urine you remove the odor. My guess is the humidity in the air reactivates the dry urine particles when they get together.
Thank you so much. What if I didn't dilute my 12% hydrogen peroxide? Would it even remove odor better or hurt the carpet? And what if I left it under plastic wrap under hotpot for 4 hours instead of 2?
Hi really appreciate you sharing this info. Can this type of H2O2 cleanjng performed in larger scale v/s spot by spot? i have a carpet that was neglected for 7 years by my tenants and now they vacated and whole house smells with many debris and pee stains all over with very strong odor throughout the house. Due to area i want to hire a proper cleaning company. But What can i ask the Professional Carpet cleaning company to do (and use), so i know i am not getting tricked here by the cleaning company? Would highly appreciate any feedback. Thanks
the product is Green Uniklean - a commercial product that is a degreaser and cleaning product, environmentally safe, it is water soluble and rinses without residue.
Question. What do we do if you know carpets have been peed on, they have been cleaned professionally twice and the odor is still there, even though no stain is visible (with or without UV light?)
My dog has pee'd on black carpet- can you use this formula on that, as I thought household ammonia will act as a bleach and cause discolouring/bleaching effect ? Thanks
What would you recommend for a carpet cleaning solution when using a carpet cleaner? I am trying to fully clean my carpet and lift all of the settled debris deep down. Your thoughts on method and solution would be greatly appreciate! Thank you.
For a true deep clean, and to lift all the settled debris, I would recommend hiring a professional carpet cleaner who uses a CRB (counter rotating brush) and hot water extraction cleaning method. Check out this video at the 2:20 minute mark to see what a CRB can lift up from a carpet: ruclips.net/video/FCMyrj03ZaQ/видео.html For residential carpet cleaning machines, you can use any off the shelf carpet cleaning formula.
@TheStainGuide We tried this in a room with a lot of spots. Maybe 30-40% of the carpet is glowing under the UV light. We tried it on about 1/2 the stains. It got rid of most of the stains we tried it on. The smell in the room changed. But there is still a smell. It's not the urine smell anymore. Something else, maybe ammonia? What are your thoughts?
If your problem is that severe, (as was mine) with repeated accidents in the same spot, the underlayment may be more saturated than expected and need repeated treatments. Also try more solution per spot as you may not be encompassing the entire spot. Lastly, some materials absorb liquids that cannot readily be cleaned like base boards, drywall and subflooring ie plywood. Try painting with a sealing, odor neutralizing primer coat. I hope this works for you. The stain treater is new to me and am optimistic!!
I have been able to remove many carpet stains thanks to your videos. I have not been able to find a video or post on your blog about how to clean a 100% polyester performance fabric couch. Do you have any tips?
No, I meant should I rinse the product I put on the stains when fresh. A product used to clean hospital operating rooms. I soaked the stains with that first. Does that need to be removed before your solution. Thanks
Do you think baking soda would help to draw out anything as a final step? I used it on top of a plain vinegar+water solution after it'd mostly absorbed into some subfloor, and it "pulled up" some nastiness that I then just vacuumed up.
It worked a little for me, but the baking soda doesn’t get to the padding. I’m going to try this then end with vinegar and baking soda. See how that works
Worked extremely well, thank you. We did a test of two spots using your technique with Pooph and the peroxide/ammonia worked while the Pooph failed. QUESTION: You state that if you use 12% peroxide to use 1/2 the amount so could one use twice the volume of 3% peroxide with the clear ammonia?
@craigborgardt6396 That’s great to hear! No, that won’t work as well. It is best to have a high hydrogen peroxide concentration around 6%. A 3% concentration has too much water, does not have the same level of mold growth protection if it takes longer than 24 hours to dry. It would also result in over wetting the carpet. 6% is just stronger than 3% and double the volume of 3% does not equal 6% in terms of stain/odour removal ability. Thanks for a great question 😃 Jimmy
Hi, great question. They both work in a similar way - by breaking down odor causing molecules. Biokleen breaks down odor causing molecules using enzymes. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down odor causing molecules using electrochemical reactions. Either method will work if you fully engulf the area that was contaminated with urine. I prefer using hydrogen peroxide/Ammonia for larger pets because you have to use a larger amount of solution. Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia leave zero residue behind. Biokleen will leave some residue behind after cleaning.
@@UniversalGrape sorry let me clarify - either method will eliminate urine odors. However, the enzyme cleaner may not remove the stain if the stain is set in. If the urine stain is set in, I would use the hydrogen peroxide method. The hydrogen peroxide method will remove odor and set in stains.
Hello, I need some advice please, oh stain ninja! The stain: During our holiday our pet sitter didn’t notice that doggo peed up against an ottoman. Ottoman has wooden legs with a dark stain on it. It soaked into a deep pile thick cream carpet. I’m not sure how long it stayed there, could’ve been up to three days as that’s how long our holiday was. The wood stain leeched into the carpet and it looked like it had a little while to really get in there. When I first saw it, I focused on my regular routine of cleaning up a urine stain, not realising what had happened with the wood stain. I used my rug doctor pet spot solution and followed it up with some enzyme spray. Usually this works a treat. Not this time. The stain just spread and spread. After day three I realised what had happened with the wood stain from the ottoman leg. Any suggestions on where to start? I’ve watched your videos but all of them require some knowledge of whether the stain is organic or not (no idea what wood stain is made up of, and whether I am correct about the situation) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for all your videos, they’ve given me renewed hope.
If the stain is spreading as you clean it up, I think it is unlikely that it is caused by a wood stain. Typically a wood stain like this would take the exact shape of the ottoman leg, and would be very unlikely to migrate. It is possible that there is some wood staining but it sounds more likely that some or most of this stain is caused by the pet urine. Since wood stains are much harder to remove than urine stains, the first step would be to make sure that the urine stain is completely removed before working on the wood stain. And to do that I would recommend using this video (hydrogen peroxide and ammonia method).
@@TheStainGuidethank you for the speedy reply. I’ll follow the instructions for the urine stain first, then move on from there to the wood stain (there is a definite mark where that is, as you said). I suspect there may have been more than one pee on the spot during our time away, therefore a larger volume to seep into the under layer. Perhaps that’s why our regular cleaning ritual didn’t get it all.
Yeah, could be more volume of urine, or that it probably sat longer than usual before cleaning. Staining tends to be worse the longer it sits. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
Has anyone done it without using the pot of hot water? Will it still work? I have multiple spots I need to treat and it isn’t feasible to use hot pots on all of them. I’m wondering if a hot rag on top of the plastic would help, I know it wouldn’t be the same and would cool quickly but I’m racking my brain trying to find other options. Maybe heat pads?? Or just wondering if it still works without the heat at all. 🤔
My carpet is actually a thick white rug with some light patterns. My dog peed on it in two areas. I have purchased the Bissell pet stain machine. It helped but the stains and smell are still there. Will this method damage or bleach my white rug with patterns?
Thanks for your video. I want to try this method but I can't get my hands on clear/pure ammonia in Australia, I can only get cloudy ammonia. Can I use cloudy ammonia?
I would avoid using this on hardwood floors. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen gas. If this is used on hardwood floors, it could cause the hardwood finish to fill with oxygen bubbles. You might want to consider using an enzyme cleaner on hardwood floor. A good one to try would be biokleen bac out. Good luck!
I've been trying this but without the ammonia I must admit I am struggling to remove the smells (more than the stains) with peroxide alone, I'm thinking about using an enzyme cleaner but I'm just not sure anymore, I'd love this method to work. Perhaps going up to a 12% solution is the way?
Thanks for the feedback. Urine odor removal can be very tricky sometimes. The most difficult part is locating and treating all of the urine odor sources. If you don't get them all, the smell will not go away. If you cleaned your carpet before trying this method, note that a damp carpet allows contaminants like urine to migrate, meaning that odor sources could be coming from parts of the carpet where there are no indications of any pet stains. If you are dealing with a situation where there is a lot of urine in the carpet, it is often better to replace the carpet. Like you already mentioned, enzyme cleaning solutions are another option for removing urine odor. Enzyme cleaners use an enzyme called urease, which breaks down the urea molecule in urine. This method that I am showing in this video works a little different, and targets the bacteria that breaks down the urea.
@@TheStainGuide What you said is exactly what happened I got migratory urine... btw I've been using a UV flashlight (as you recommended) and the Hydrogen Peroxide does work (I used ammonia as well but it stank the room out), it just seems it needs several applications in my case.. I've ordered some enzyme cleaner and will see how I fare with that but may go back to hydrogen peroxide in the future... Btw your video is incredibly helpful... thank you
Hi, I have made a solution of the hydrogen peroxide and ammonia up as shown in the video. Will it keep in a bottle or do I have to use it straight away?
It should be used right away. The ammonia activates the hydrogen peroxide and causes it to decompose. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition process is what breaks down the stain.
@@TheStainGuide Thanks for the quick reply. I actually made up some for a stain I have to treat tomorrow, I guess it’s wasted now. I’ll know better for next time. Thanks!
@@TheStainGuide Also I am going to use this solution on a yellow wool carpet. I will pre test before use, do you think this will take the colour out of the carpet?
It is unlikely to remove the color from a wool carpet, however, I don’t recommend using hydrogen peroxide on fine fibers such as wool. Wool is a natural fiber and hydrogen peroxide will slowly break down the fibers, especially if hydrogen peroxide is used repetitively over the same area. Sometimes professional cleaners will still use hydrogen peroxide of wool carpets but it is only used as a stain removal method if last resort.
Will this work on very old Pet VOMIT as well? We had a cat who would vomit daily until we go him some meds. Now we have yellow puke stains we can't get out and not a single professional cleaner has been able to either.
This sounds like it could be a turmeric stain.. do you know if your pet has any turmeric in their food/diet? If so, this method won't work, and the ammonia may just cause the yellow stain to turn orange. If your pet has turmeric in their diet, I'd try my other video about removing turmeric stains. Turmeric stain removal requires an advanced oxidation stain removal method. To do this, you'll need hydrogen peroxide and a UV light.
I have 2 large rugs, i've used everything possible. Nothing works. If I spray it over thw rug, and use a steam cleaner, do you think it will work for the smell?? 😢
The solution is unlikely to work if used like that. You really have to soak the entire affected area with solution for it to break down the odor causing molecules.
@desiraevia23 The ammonia concentration is quite low in the final mixture. Household ammonia is usually 5 to 10% ammonia, which means that the ammonia concentration in the mixture that I propose is 0.5% to 1%. While the pot is covering the stain, there will be no ammonia evaporation, hence no odour. The ammonia will have a noticeable odour after you remove the pot from the stain. This odour will subside very quickly as the ammonia evaporates. By the time the carpet dries the ammonia will be completely gone and there will be zero residue left in the carpet. I know that high concentrations of laboratory ammonia can be more dangerous. Since household ammonia is quite diluted, it doesn't pose the same risk. If you are concerned about your pets I might suggest starting slow, with a spot in a closed room, with the window open. If you are not comfortable trying it, there are some other methods, such as using enzyme cleaners, that can also remove urine odours. I find that the hydrogen peroxide and ammonia method works best though. Maybe also have a read through some of the other comments to see if other pet owners have had any issues. Personally, I've never had an issue. Thanks for your comment and take care :)
@kayefraser859 it is always best to use clear ammonia if possible. Coudy ammonia could leave a soap residue in your carpet which isn’t ideal. If you decide to try it with cloudy ammonia, I would suggest using a wet/dry vacuum to get as much solution out afterwards. I would also use some towels and stand on them to absorb as much moisture as possible afterwards. Then I’d allow the carpet and the padding to fully dry(2 days), then I’d do a rinse with water and a wet/dry vacuum, just to get the soap residue off the surface of the carpet. Good luck with it 😁 Jimmy
My mother in law’s dog peeped in my daughter’s rug 19 times!!!!!! Her new purple rug!! That was pretty pretty expensive! I don’t know how to clean those yellow spots!!!! I tried everything 😢
Hello there, still going through each dog urine stain. So far so good but I have a question. You said to remove the solution with towels at the end but can I use a shop vac to suction all the solution instead? I’ve been pressing down with towels to remove the solution as much as I can but it still feels pretty wet and I worry that can eventually become moldy.
You can absolutely use a shop vac if you find it is removing more moisture from the carpet. Great question about mold. You don't have to worry too much about mold growth when using this method. Hydrogen peroxide not only inhibits mold growth, it will actually oxidize mold fungus, similar to how it breaks down odor causing molecules in urine. After using this method, some of the hydrogen peroxide will remain in the carpet, at least until the carpet dries. This will prevent mold growth, even it it takes a couple days for the carpet to dry.
Impressive video! I'm tempted to use the Vinegar + Baking Soda solution but I don't see how it could fix the problem in the same way that this solution would. I'll let you know how I go :)
We need to use ammonia because it decomposes the hydrogen peroxide, i.e., breaks the hydrogen peroxide down from H2O2 to H2O and O2. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition process is what breaks down the odour causing molecules. If after doing this method, a cloudy white pattern remains, it is likely cause by the electrolytes (or the urine salts). Urine salts can be broken down using acetic acid.
Confused what the ammonia does? Feels strange given it’s an ammonia smell that we are trying to get rid of, to then add more? Obviously is in a different form. But why add it?
Hydrogen peroxide decomposition (hydrogen peroxide breaking down into oxygen and water) is what causes the urine odor causing molecules to break down. Ammonia is added to speed up the hydrogen peroxide decomposition, which allows it to break down more odor causing molecules and even pigments in urine. Yes, the added ammonia does have an odor, however, ammonia quickly evaporates and once the carpet dries, there should be no ammonia odor left behind by the added household ammonia.
Let me try to explain this a little differently. Hydrogen peroxide decomposition is a process that is used to break down odor causing molecules, or just organic matter in general. If you leave a cup of hydrogen peroxide on your counter, it will slowly break down into oxygen and water. In order for the hydrogen peroxide to break down (decompose), it needs to steal electrons from other molecules. What we want is for the the decomposition process to to steal electrons from molecules in urine that contribute to odor production. The ammonia is added to increase the pH of the solution. High pH causes accelerated decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Since hydrogen peroxide is an electrochemical reaction, accelerated decomposition means a higher current, which means a more powerful reaction that can break down more odor causing molecules. Urine odor production from urine can come from a variety of sources, mostly bacteria and urea - it generally takes both to cause odor. Odor removing methods focus on breaking down one or both of these substances. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition odor removal method mainly targets bacteria. There are other odor removal methods that use enzymes called urease, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea causing the urea to break down.
Hydrogen peroxide is generally colour safe, i.e, it is strong enough to break down organic matter, but not strong enough to break down synthetic matter like the dyes that are used to give carpet colour. You can learn more about that topic in this video that I made a couple weeks ago: ruclips.net/video/L2PPesBnAB0/видео.html
It is best the use 6% hydrogen peroxide, over 3%. I find it works a lot better on most stains and odors. That being said, the 3% will be somewhat effective, it may just take a lot longer to remove the stain or it may not entirely remove the stain/odor. A higher ammonia concentration isn’t really necessary, and won’t help much. The hydrogen peroxide is what removes the stains, the ammonia only increases the pH to allow the hydrogen peroxide to be effective. Good luck!
Carpet manufacturers typically use dyes that cannot be broken down by hydrogen peroxide, so yes, this method is safe to use on colored carpets. It is always a good idea to test any carpet stain removal method in an inconspicuous area before using it in an open/visible area.
My dog peed on my carpeted stairs, and nothing has been able to clean it. No enzyme cleaners, not an industrial extractor, not baking soda and vinegar , nothing. I was skeptical about this because I didn’t want to bleach my carpet, which is a scattered dirty grey. I’ll say after using this exact method, I noticed absolutely no change in color on the carpet. I could not get a large amount of hydrogen peroxide from Ulta, be sure to use Sally’s. And ensure you get CLEAR 20 volume, not CREAM. I found ammonia at Walmart, the great value brand is only 3%, and it doesn’t even list that on the bottle. Instead I called around until I found a shop called “Millers Hardware” and they carried the 10% ammonia I needed. My stairs have never smelled this neutral since I’ve moved in. And I mean I really put my nose to the carpet; I smell nothing. This method is an actual MIRACLE worker
Thanks so much for your comment. I'm happy to hear that this method was helpful. 3% ammonia will actually work fine for this method. Normally household ammonia is 5-7% but you don't need much ammonia to increase the pH of the odour removal solution.
Went to amazon and uv light buyers have had NO glow from the light on the carpet; even doing so on a carpet sample did not glow for them; wrong treatments?
In my experience this method has never caused carpet discoloration, even if the carpet is a dark color. Hydrogen peroxide can only break down dyes/pigments that are within its oxidation potential range. Carpet manufacturers are using dyes that are are outside of that range and not easily broken down. Professional carpet cleaners are using hydrogen peroxide on just about every job and hydrogen peroxide is known as a color safe bleach. It does not hurt to do a test in the corner of a closet to make sure that the hydrogen peroxide does not cause any discoloration. To do this just follow the directions in the video but do it in the corner of a closet or other inconspicuous area before using the method in an open area. Good luck!
Thanks for the information! However, in my case, the urine stain stopping glowing initially, and start to glow again the second day though..... is it normal? or just need to do it repeatedly?@@TheStainGuide
@@gabriellepan5253 Yes, that is normal. The molecule in urine (phosphorus) that causes the stain to glow is different from the molecules that cause the yellow color stain, and also different from the molecules that cause the odor. This method will remove yellow urine stains, it will remove urine odors, however. it does break down phosphorus very well.
@@TheStainGuide ah I see, cuz I tried both the methods this one and the other one u recommended with UV light exposure, both of them eliminated the glow initially but then came back later🥲
Hydrogen peroxide is known as a colour safe bleach. This means that it breaks down many organic dyes and substances but it does not break down or react with the dyes that carpet manufacturers use to dye carpets. If possible, It’s always a good idea to test all products before using them though. A great place for a test is in a hidden area like the corner of a carpeted closet.
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Would household hydogen peroxide 3% work as well with normal amonia?
Also can you use a black light bulb to detect the urine spots?
I know where the spots are located. I don't have a black light.
After my dog created a landmine field of pee on our brand new $5000 carpet, I was devastated. Like many others commenting on this video, I tried various enzyme cleaners which claim to remove urine odor, among other carpet foams, etc., all still leaving the urine smell behind -- additionally I could still see the urine stains under a black light. However, after applying this man's ingenious method, I am happy to report the urine smell is GONE!!!! And I checked them w/ the black light again 24 hours after applying the concoction and they have VANISHED! Hallelujah!! Thank you soooo much for this amazing video. You have saved me lots of money and sadness!!
Thanks so much for your comment! I'm glad it was helpful!
Hello! This comment is very helpful for me, I trust you haha.
Though I had a question, did you actually use the boiling water? I kinda don’t want to but maybe
@@I-Isa7 i did on some of the bigger stains. I think I got sort of lazy near the end on the smaller ones haha. It might not have been boiling water though, just very very hot, but i don't remember exactly now.
@@TheStainGuidewould this work on a mattressv
I am so thankful for this. I have almost ripped my hair out using every product that never works! This actually worked and doesn’t even cost much. My carpet has no evidence of the urine at all. No soap on carpet is a must to keep it clean as well. Anyone like me frustrated with pee on carpet please use this and save your sanity!!!!
Thank you so much! This is such a nice comment. I'm glad this method was helpful to you.
You are not mixing the hydro and amonia with any water?
So, I have a cat that started marking when I brought a foster cat in, who is leaving tomorrow...but I have six weeks of marking!
When I saw a pee spot I used a product used to clean hospital operating rooms, saturated and put a towel over til dry, thinking I would go over all stains with an enzyme cleaner after the cat was gone.
My question is...do I need to use my carpet cleaner (I have a bissell professional big green machine) to rinse, remove the first product (using cold water) then use your diy product?
(I am returning the 3 gals of enzyme product I bought)
And, what do you suggest for the urine on the vertical part of my stairs...won't be able to use warm water pan on top?
Thank you!
I don’t rinse but you could after it dries out if you want to but I don’t like to have to wet carpets needlessly. Vertical stairs maybe have one spray bottle with hydroxide and then another with the ammonia? I do not dilute with water. I hope this helps! It works on old stains that are hidden to me.
How much of each? If ratio is 10% amonia, why not just spray with one bottle with amonia mixed with hydrogen peroxide at 10%, the same as pouring?
Thanks
@@penny8210I don’t want to put the chemicals in a bottle- together. In all honesty I just pour ammonia and then peroxide on top and kinda push it into stain. I never get exact but it always works for me. Even if I use peroxide first and then ammonia. I do not cover with plastic or anything either - maybe I should try that but I get results regardless. I wouldn’t stress about the amounts or ratios.
This man deserves an award. I’ve been trying this method for 3-4 days now. Doing it by sections bc I have a larger area in my basement that my dogs literally used as bathroom. I purposely never use the UV flash light bc I get so stressed by just seeing those stupid glowing stains EVERYWHERE. I sweat cleaning that area with different products with no avail. And finally…. this WORKS! it’s amazing! I shall do this until I get rid of every single pee stain in my carpet 🙏
I thought after cleaning my carpet with enzymatic carpet cleaner and still smelling urine that I’d have to throw out my new carpet. Thank you for the easy solution! I’m absolutely going to buy with your affiliate links!!!
Thank GOD I found you! With your formula I was able to immediately knock out cat pee smells and clean it up. If anyone wonders what it smells like, it is a very faint smell like a home hair permanent ( the Toni in the box) lol. That is SOOOO much better than the pee smell. My older boy was mad because I changed his cat food and phew--he went to town on the carpet and on a corner of the sofa. Immediately, the pungent smell was gone. I'll do it again in a couple days. This is the ONLY thing that has worked and believe me--I've tried it ALL! Thank you for your post!
THIS SHIT WORKS !!!!! My carpet looks absolutely brand new ! THANK YOU MILLION TIMES
That's great 👍
I can’t believe this either! I have wasted so much time and money and this works in one shot. I don’t use the pot or heat but it still works. Everyone is always trying to sell you products and this is all you need.
@@brodenmacarthur3955THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS THINKING ABOUT NKT USING THE HOT WATER BUT SEEING YOIR RESULGS I THINK I WANNA TRY THIS NOW!! THANM YOU?!!! 💗💗
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It works!
I had cat spray smell in my carpet since December.
Just about every day, I was using cleaners, chlorine, vinegar, baking soda, antibacterial cleaner, masking odor spray………
I used this treatment yesterday and today, that smell and awful feeling is eradicated!
Been using your formula since I watched it , works great. Just don't be fooled by the Amonia smell, smells just like dog pee when its in the carpet. 24 hours waiting period and perfect. Thanks
Q:should I get out all stain removal products that didn’t work, which never really came out of the carpet? Do I use machine to run cycles of water over it? Or can I just do this method over that? I’ve tried so many useless products I don’t know what to do now.
I love that you traced the urine soaked boundary
I really hope this works. I will let you know. I own two Bissell carpet cleaners and they get the stains out great. But they DO NOT remove the dog urine odor. In fact, when I clean the carpet it can bring the smell out worse.
Did it work? Same problem here
DIY odor stopper (Neutralizer) skunk, urine, etc... Recipe (WORKS FOR ME)
Ingredients:
1 Quart Of Hydrogen Peroxide
1 Quarter Of A Cup Of Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Of Dawn Dish Soap
Directions:
Then Mix Really Really Good In The Bucket With A Big Spoon. After It's All Mixed Up Really Good Then Soak A Rag In It And Wipe stuff down Or Put In A Spray Bottle And Spray It On The Spots Or Place That Stinks Really Bad Let It Dry And It Will Make The Place Smell Nice And Fresh And Will Get Rid Of Skunk Smell, Urine, Cat Odor Smell And Dog Smell Etc...
Also when storing in a spray bottle or any kind of bottle leave the cap loose enough to let gas pressure out so as to not over flow do to pressure cause it can explode ... and never shake up bottle ... poor out in to a bucket or a big glass or a big bowl stir well and then put back in spray bottle after being stored for a while. I use the mixture so quickly I have never had a bottle more than 2 weeks and was still good. Works for me. ALSO: Bottle mix may produce pressure when mix is shaken make sure to LOOSEN SPRAY CAP when pressure builds up and for storing. And Always God Bless ✝️🙏🛐😇 I hope it works for you too. 😊
I’ve noticed that with the Bissell products as well… I think if you do the bicarbonate/peroxide/dish soap method first then go over with the Bissell it should get rid of the odour
Wow, 6% and 12% hydrogen peroxide that is for sale online is actually really expensive! If you live in USA or Canada, consider purchasing 6% or 12% hydrogen peroxide at a popular store called SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY, or other salon supply store. 6% salon grade hydrogen peroxide is called 20 Volume Clear Developer. 12% Hydrogen peroxide is called 40 Volume Clear Developer (dilute this one half with water before using). You can usually buy a gallon of 6% or 12% for less than $15 or $20 at SALLY’s.
You can also use 6% food grade hydrogen peroxide if you can find it in your region. I don’t recommend using 3% hydrogen peroxide because it is very weak and may just cause the odors to spread.
Thank you I love Sally and I often use the 40 grade developer. Thanks again
I tried spraying my 3% peroxide that I already have and it brought the smell out more. I couldn't smell the cat poop, until I sprayed. Maybe it loosened it a bit, but it sure didn't cancel it.
I did find a 16 oz bottle of 12% peroxide for $22. I take it the 12% would probably be better than 6%?
@@saintejeannedarc9460 I wouldn't use this method for cat poop. Try using an enzyme cleaner like BioKleen Bac Out Stain and Odour Remover.
@@saintejeannedarc9460 My recommendation is to use 6% hydrogen peroxide. If you mix 12% hydrogen peroxide half and half with water, you will get 6% hydrogen peroxide.
I went to hair school and use the same! He’s very patient
Give this man noble prize 🙌🙌
Great Video. I have a larger area. Do we have to pour your solution over the area or can we use something like a garden sprayer and spray it around? Thanks
How important is it to use the pan with hot water? I’ve found over a dozen stains using UV light and would like to speed up the process. Could I use an iron over a towel over the plastic for several minutes to get the same result?
Thank you! You're the only one thus far to break everything down for us!
Just watched this and took notes as I reckon this bloke knows his onions and chemistry. Next, I read many comments from others and their thoughts about the subject. My 16 year old dog a cattle dog X is nearing the end of his life. Pedro is not in any pain, loves his food and his Hooman's. Unfortunately his hind legs are lame so mobility incontinence results in accidents. Cheers and thanks from Adelaide South Australia.
Any suggestions for colored carpets or furniture? Womt the peroxide discolor the pigments?
Is the ammonia really okay to use on cat urine? Every other cat urine removal guide specifically warns against using ammonia because it will encourage cats to use the same spot again.
Thank you so much for the info. It makes sense because one of the best solutions through trial and error (although not perfect) that I’ve been using is hydrogen peroxide based cleaner for carpet. What I didn’t realize I was missing was ammonia and heat.
I had tried for years using enzyme cleaners and not only did they seem to not work, the residue on the carpet drove me absolutely crazy. Most of them don’t come up, even through multiple rinses, and don’t address the stain at all.
Love your channel!
Thanks so much! Yes, enzymes work for odour but generally speaking, and especially if you have a larger pet, you have to use such a large volume that it becomes virtually impossible to rinse the residue out of the carpet, just like you said.
The hydrogen peroxide method is my favourite because it leaves zero residue. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Seems a great deal more scientific than any of the other methods i've run across! I'll try it and report back.
I haven't tried this yet. But i have a LARGE old stain. I know the original spot was not this big, but i imagine the entire strain has just soaked up from the bottom over time. Thank you for the formulas and information.
I have shampooed this spot multiple times but after afew days the spot comes back. I will update when i an finally able too over the next couple weeks. Thank you again for taking the time to make a video too attempt to help people!
Does the stain come back before or after the carpet dries after shampooing the area?
@@TheStainGuide after. Maybe 1-2 days
Is your recipe for the stain removal solution only consist of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide? Is there any water in the recipe?
I’ve several spots throughout my area rug that I cannot necessarily see (it’s a multi-coloured shag ) but I can smell dog urine faintly which I want to eliminate. I plan on spraying this solution on it, scrub suspect areas to ensure it’s deeply saturated (there’s no underpaid), and then suck up using Bissell pet stain remover cordless appliance. Hoping this solution works to eliminate any odor.
@@TheStainGuide so I've finally used your stain concoction + formula for measurements and it's been about 3-4 days now and the stain hasn't returned. I feel it is gone AND I only did it with 3%. I imagine if I used 6% the SLIGHT faint spot I THINK I'm seeing in certain light would be gone also.
TLDR: It worked. Thank you!
@@arcthelink75 awesome 👍
googled “hydrogen peroxide and ammonia” and apparently it’s “ extremely dangerous and should never be done due to the potential for toxic fumes to be released “
I think you’re looking at the wrong compounds. The only odor will be caused by the ammonia, which as said, will evaporate. Mixed a bunch up for some pet spots in our bedroom and virtually no smell whatsoever.
Can I mix a large batch to use and save any leftover solution to use later? Or will mixture degrade over time?
The solution will degrade quickly after mixing. Always mix the ammonia with the hydrogen peroxide just before using. Great question.
Another question-I have an 8x10 area rug ruined with odor by my old dog. Will this work if I just douse the whole thing using the steps above? Hate to toss these rugs that were only a year old!
Does this method work on old set in smells?
Yes!
My old dog developed a leakage problem before he died, so he only left small spots behind that we didn't notice for awhile. So now there are dots all around his usual walking path on a section of carpet. We bought a pet cleaner/vacuum and the liquid formula for it, but small, darks dotted stains are still there.
So what is the most efficient way to clean this? It'd be pretty labour intensive to treat each individual dot like this...but maybe just run the formula through the pet cleaner/vacuum?
So maybe related here, but do you have a recommendation for doing a really good deep clean across all the carpets in a house? The Bissell formula we got seems maybe a bit tame...
It’s essential to make sure you soak the carpet to reach the padding. I’d do big batches and work on your house section by section, maybe once a week until it’s fully done but don’t do it all at once since the fumes are pretty harsh. I did mine a gallon at a time
This was the perfect solution for my problem. It worked like a dream. It all dried off odourless. Excellent video 🔥
would this mixture work well in a carpet cleaner?
How about a mixture to put in a shampooer n jus do a whole area rug cus i aint going have jus a spot i paid alot for my area rug n do want have throw away but i do have 2 puppys still in training so they do go on the rug alil more then i like so im looking for a mixture for inside a shampooer thanks
This method will not work well if used in a carpet cleaning machine. I don't see it fully breaking down all of the urine in the carpet.
Will this method work with an oriental rug ? Will the pigments in the oriental rug be disturbed and fade ?
Thank you for your calculations. My dog is a little bigger. Im on it tomorrow morning. I used liquid tide which seemed to have enzymes & worked in the past. This looks better. Thanks again.
I'm not sure if I've already skimmed past this question already, but once I have used this application and dried the carpet, how soon could I rent a professional carpet cleaner to do all of my carpeting, and what's the best formula to use in the machine?
I would give it 48 hours to dry before doing a full house cleaning.
I do not recommend using any kind of a homemade formula for a carpet cleaning rental machine. It is always best to use a carpet shampoo that is specifically designed for carpet cleaning and for the machine that you are using.
Thank you greatly for the info and the quick response.☺@@TheStainGuide
My search is over. Thanks so much for a great tutorial.
I am not doubting the h202 is not lightening the carpet, I just want to fix it.
I used to sell an enviornmentally safe industrial degreaser/cleaning product, made by Ipax.
This product was also used in hospital operating rooms - urine, feces, blood etc., and had to get the facility "hospital sanitary", it also rinses with no residue.
They allow me to buy for life, I was original sales and got them into Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, etc...they also make a carpet cleaner for extraction machines, that leaves no residue.
The chemist says the carpet cleaner will remove the urine.
But, worse case, I will pour green unikleen on stains, then use the carpet cleaner in my extraction to finish.
A gal that works there, said her brother had a cat that peed in the house, and he used both and the urine stains/smells are gone.
But, she asked me to try just the carpet cleaner in a couple of places to see if it works alone.
The chemist said it would.
This process is much easier/faster than yours, so, I will let you know. I plan to start today.
🙂
Okay, thanks for the update. Let me know how it goes.
I am wondering about the vertical stair cleaning, how did you clean that when you were commercial cleaner? should I use the plastic wrap and maybe low heat hair dryer at a distance, if I don't use anything wont it evaporate and not clean the area? Thanks
Are you trying to remove the yellow stains, or odor?
If I remember my high school science correctly, all smells are microscopic particles of whatever you are smelling. Then it makes sense that if you remove the urine you remove the odor. My guess is the humidity in the air reactivates the dry urine particles when they get together.
Can this solution be pre-mixed and stored in a sealed container? Or should it be mixed fresh per use?
Thank you so much.
What if I didn't dilute my 12% hydrogen peroxide?
Would it even remove odor better or hurt the carpet?
And what if I left it under plastic wrap under hotpot for 4 hours instead of 2?
Hi really appreciate you sharing this info.
Can this type of H2O2 cleanjng performed in larger scale v/s spot by spot? i have a carpet that was neglected for 7 years by my tenants and now they vacated and whole house smells with many debris and pee stains all over with very strong odor throughout the house.
Due to area i want to hire a proper cleaning company. But What can i ask the Professional Carpet cleaning company to do (and use), so i know i am not getting tricked here by the cleaning company? Would highly appreciate any feedback. Thanks
the product is Green Uniklean - a commercial product that is a degreaser and cleaning product, environmentally safe, it is water soluble and rinses without residue.
It the product rinses without residue, then it is probably made with a cleaning agent that evaporates. Therefore, there would be no need to rinse it.
Is there anyway to do this on a bigger scale possibly?
Just multiply the recipe and fill big containers, thoroughly soak the carpets and make sure it gets down to the padding then extract it after 2 hours
Question. What do we do if you know carpets have been peed on, they have been cleaned professionally twice and the odor is still there, even though no stain is visible (with or without UV light?)
My dog has pee'd on black carpet- can you use this formula on that, as I thought household ammonia will act as a bleach and cause discolouring/bleaching effect ? Thanks
What would you recommend for a carpet cleaning solution when using a carpet cleaner? I am trying to fully clean my carpet and lift all of the settled debris deep down. Your thoughts on method and solution would be greatly appreciate! Thank you.
For a true deep clean, and to lift all the settled debris, I would recommend hiring a professional carpet cleaner who uses a CRB (counter rotating brush) and hot water extraction cleaning method. Check out this video at the 2:20 minute mark to see what a CRB can lift up from a carpet: ruclips.net/video/FCMyrj03ZaQ/видео.html
For residential carpet cleaning machines, you can use any off the shelf carpet cleaning formula.
Will the Great Value Clear Ammonia work just as well as any other? Thanks! 🙏
@TheStainGuide We tried this in a room with a lot of spots. Maybe 30-40% of the carpet is glowing under the UV light. We tried it on about 1/2 the stains. It got rid of most of the stains we tried it on.
The smell in the room changed. But there is still a smell. It's not the urine smell anymore. Something else, maybe ammonia?
What are your thoughts?
If your problem is that severe, (as was mine) with repeated accidents in the same spot, the underlayment may be more saturated than expected and need repeated treatments. Also try more solution per spot as you may not be encompassing the entire spot. Lastly, some materials absorb liquids that cannot readily be cleaned like base boards, drywall and subflooring ie plywood. Try painting with a sealing, odor neutralizing primer coat. I hope this works for you. The stain treater is new to me and am optimistic!!
Can I use this method on a dark red oriental carpet, or on a black area rug?
I have been able to remove many carpet stains thanks to your videos. I have not been able to find a video or post on your blog about how to clean a 100% polyester performance fabric couch. Do you have any tips?
Hello! How to remove paint sprayed on the carpet?
No, I meant should I rinse the product I put on the stains when fresh. A product used to clean hospital operating rooms.
I soaked the stains with that first. Does that need to be removed before your solution.
Thanks
What is the product, or what is in the product?
Do you think baking soda would help to draw out anything as a final step? I used it on top of a plain vinegar+water solution after it'd mostly absorbed into some subfloor, and it "pulled up" some nastiness that I then just vacuumed up.
that's an interesting idea. Maybe I'll give it a try sometime. Thanks for the suggestion.
It would work. Vinegar + baking Soda oxidises. You can lift oven grease with it. Recommended to spot test first in a less visible area
Except baking soda is very alkaline. Good carpet needs to be slightly acidic, so eventually you’d ruin your carpet.
It worked a little for me, but the baking soda doesn’t get to the padding. I’m going to try this then end with vinegar and baking soda. See how that works
My dog is 70 lbs and by my calculations i would have to use over 2 cups of solution per urine spot. Can i use less or would it be ineffective?
Would this work on a mattress
Worked extremely well, thank you. We did a test of two spots using your technique with Pooph and the peroxide/ammonia worked while the Pooph failed. QUESTION: You state that if you use 12% peroxide to use 1/2 the amount so could one use twice the volume of 3% peroxide with the clear ammonia?
@craigborgardt6396 That’s great to hear! No, that won’t work as well. It is best to have a high hydrogen peroxide concentration around 6%.
A 3% concentration has too much water, does not have the same level of mold growth protection if it takes longer than 24 hours to dry. It would also result in over wetting the carpet.
6% is just stronger than 3% and double the volume of 3% does not equal 6% in terms of stain/odour removal ability.
Thanks for a great question 😃
Jimmy
Cant wait to try this!!! Wondering how it would work on a mattress
Hello, even after doing this the stains will still show up when using the UV light, right?
Typically, the stain will glow less, but it does not completely go away.
@@TheStainGuidethank you for replying! 🙏🙏
hey, you used biokleen in an older and a new mixture in this one, what’s the difference in the two?? thank you!
Hi, great question. They both work in a similar way - by breaking down odor causing molecules. Biokleen breaks down odor causing molecules using enzymes. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down odor causing molecules using electrochemical reactions. Either method will work if you fully engulf the area that was contaminated with urine.
I prefer using hydrogen peroxide/Ammonia for larger pets because you have to use a larger amount of solution. Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia leave zero residue behind. Biokleen will leave some residue behind after cleaning.
@@TheStainGuide okay awesome, and they both will clean the staining of it if i scrub with a toothbrush or such?
@@UniversalGrape sorry let me clarify - either method will eliminate urine odors. However, the enzyme cleaner may not remove the stain if the stain is set in. If the urine stain is set in, I would use the hydrogen peroxide method. The hydrogen peroxide method will remove odor and set in stains.
Hello, I need some advice please, oh stain ninja!
The stain:
During our holiday our pet sitter didn’t notice that doggo peed up against an ottoman. Ottoman has wooden legs with a dark stain on it. It soaked into a deep pile thick cream carpet.
I’m not sure how long it stayed there, could’ve been up to three days as that’s how long our holiday was. The wood stain leeched into the carpet and it looked like it had a little while to really get in there.
When I first saw it, I focused on my regular routine of cleaning up a urine stain, not realising what had happened with the wood stain. I used my rug doctor pet spot solution and followed it up with some enzyme spray. Usually this works a treat. Not this time. The stain just spread and spread. After day three I realised what had happened with the wood stain from the ottoman leg.
Any suggestions on where to start? I’ve watched your videos but all of them require some knowledge of whether the stain is organic or not (no idea what wood stain is made up of, and whether I am correct about the situation)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for all your videos, they’ve given me renewed hope.
If the stain is spreading as you clean it up, I think it is unlikely that it is caused by a wood stain.
Typically a wood stain like this would take the exact shape of the ottoman leg, and would be very unlikely to migrate.
It is possible that there is some wood staining but it sounds more likely that some or most of this stain is caused by the pet urine.
Since wood stains are much harder to remove than urine stains, the first step would be to make sure that the urine stain is completely removed before working on the wood stain. And to do that I would recommend using this video (hydrogen peroxide and ammonia method).
@@TheStainGuidethank you for the speedy reply. I’ll follow the instructions for the urine stain first, then move on from there to the wood stain (there is a definite mark where that is, as you said). I suspect there may have been more than one pee on the spot during our time away, therefore a larger volume to seep into the under layer. Perhaps that’s why our regular cleaning ritual didn’t get it all.
Yeah, could be more volume of urine, or that it probably sat longer than usual before cleaning. Staining tends to be worse the longer it sits.
Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
Has anyone done it without using the pot of hot water? Will it still work? I have multiple spots I need to treat and it isn’t feasible to use hot pots on all of them. I’m wondering if a hot rag on top of the plastic would help, I know it wouldn’t be the same and would cool quickly but I’m racking my brain trying to find other options. Maybe heat pads?? Or just wondering if it still works without the heat at all. 🤔
I do have a uv light, but will have to wait til dry to see phosphorous.
My carpet is actually a thick white rug with some light patterns. My dog peed on it in two areas. I have purchased the Bissell pet stain machine. It helped but the stains and smell are still there. Will this method damage or bleach my white rug with patterns?
I have a dirty grey carpet and I noticed no discoloration whatsoever ever and the smell is completely gone
Can you use vinegar instead of ammonia
Unfortunately, vinegar will not work.
Mixing vinegar with peroxide is deadly. Don't do it.
Thanks for your video. I want to try this method but I can't get my hands on clear/pure ammonia in Australia, I can only get cloudy ammonia. Can I use cloudy ammonia?
Are you wanting to using this method to remove a yellow urine stain, for for pet urine odor removal?
Can I do this on car upholstery?
What about on hardwood floor stains.
I would avoid using this on hardwood floors. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen gas. If this is used on hardwood floors, it could cause the hardwood finish to fill with oxygen bubbles.
You might want to consider using an enzyme cleaner on hardwood floor. A good one to try would be biokleen bac out. Good luck!
The blacklight would not show me the pee spots 😭 so I had to use my nose to find them.
I've been trying this but without the ammonia I must admit I am struggling to remove the smells (more than the stains) with peroxide alone, I'm thinking about using an enzyme cleaner but I'm just not sure anymore, I'd love this method to work.
Perhaps going up to a 12% solution is the way?
I tried again and failed and I used ammonia, didn't seem to shift it.
Thanks for the feedback. Urine odor removal can be very tricky sometimes. The most difficult part is locating and treating all of the urine odor sources. If you don't get them all, the smell will not go away.
If you cleaned your carpet before trying this method, note that a damp carpet allows contaminants like urine to migrate, meaning that odor sources could be coming from parts of the carpet where there are no indications of any pet stains.
If you are dealing with a situation where there is a lot of urine in the carpet, it is often better to replace the carpet.
Like you already mentioned, enzyme cleaning solutions are another option for removing urine odor. Enzyme cleaners use an enzyme called urease, which breaks down the urea molecule in urine. This method that I am showing in this video works a little different, and targets the bacteria that breaks down the urea.
@@TheStainGuide What you said is exactly what happened I got migratory urine... btw I've been using a UV flashlight (as you recommended) and the Hydrogen Peroxide does work (I used ammonia as well but it stank the room out), it just seems it needs several applications in my case.. I've ordered some enzyme cleaner and will see how I fare with that but may go back to hydrogen peroxide in the future...
Btw your video is incredibly helpful... thank you
how can I use this on furniture? no way to apply plastic wrap or apply heat.
Hi, I have made a solution of the hydrogen peroxide and ammonia up as shown in the video. Will it keep in a bottle or do I have to use it straight away?
It should be used right away. The ammonia activates the hydrogen peroxide and causes it to decompose. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition process is what breaks down the stain.
@@TheStainGuide Thanks for the quick reply. I actually made up some for a stain I have to treat tomorrow, I guess it’s wasted now. I’ll know better for next time. Thanks!
@@TheStainGuide Also I am going to use this solution on a yellow wool carpet. I will pre test before use, do you think this will take the colour out of the carpet?
It is unlikely to remove the color from a wool carpet, however, I don’t recommend using hydrogen peroxide on fine fibers such as wool. Wool is a natural fiber and hydrogen peroxide will slowly break down the fibers, especially if hydrogen peroxide is used repetitively over the same area.
Sometimes professional cleaners will still use hydrogen peroxide of wool carpets but it is only used as a stain removal method if last resort.
Will this work on very old Pet VOMIT as well? We had a cat who would vomit daily until we go him some meds. Now we have yellow puke stains we can't get out and not a single professional cleaner has been able to either.
This sounds like it could be a turmeric stain.. do you know if your pet has any turmeric in their food/diet? If so, this method won't work, and the ammonia may just cause the yellow stain to turn orange.
If your pet has turmeric in their diet, I'd try my other video about removing turmeric stains.
Turmeric stain removal requires an advanced oxidation stain removal method. To do this, you'll need hydrogen peroxide and a UV light.
the stains in my carpet aren't yellow but they are darker than the rest of the carpet, im pretty sure it is pee though will this still work
I have 2 large rugs, i've used everything possible. Nothing works. If I spray it over thw rug, and use a steam cleaner, do you think it will work for the smell?? 😢
The solution is unlikely to work if used like that. You really have to soak the entire affected area with solution for it to break down the odor causing molecules.
I really want to try this but im reading that ammonia is super toxic, just the smell in the air, to dogs and cats?
@desiraevia23 The ammonia concentration is quite low in the final mixture. Household ammonia is usually 5 to 10% ammonia, which means that the ammonia concentration in the mixture that I propose is 0.5% to 1%.
While the pot is covering the stain, there will be no ammonia evaporation, hence no odour. The ammonia will have a noticeable odour after you remove the pot from the stain. This odour will subside very quickly as the ammonia evaporates. By the time the carpet dries the ammonia will be completely gone and there will be zero residue left in the carpet.
I know that high concentrations of laboratory ammonia can be more dangerous. Since household ammonia is quite diluted, it doesn't pose the same risk.
If you are concerned about your pets I might suggest starting slow, with a spot in a closed room, with the window open.
If you are not comfortable trying it, there are some other methods, such as using enzyme cleaners, that can also remove urine odours. I find that the hydrogen peroxide and ammonia method works best though.
Maybe also have a read through some of the other comments to see if other pet owners have had any issues. Personally, I've never had an issue.
Thanks for your comment and take care :)
I can’t wait to try this method. I will let you know!!
I am struggling to find clear ammonia, can I just use cloudy? I’m
Trying to remove both pet odour and pet urine stain from my carpet. Thank you
@kayefraser859 it is always best to use clear ammonia if possible. Coudy ammonia could leave a soap residue in your carpet which isn’t ideal.
If you decide to try it with cloudy ammonia, I would suggest using a wet/dry vacuum to get as much solution out afterwards. I would also use some towels and stand on them to absorb as much moisture as possible afterwards.
Then I’d allow the carpet and the padding to fully dry(2 days), then I’d do a rinse with water and a wet/dry vacuum, just to get the soap residue off the surface of the carpet.
Good luck with it 😁
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Call all the hardware stores around you. Ace didn’t have it so I found it at a small business one
Did anyone end up finding where to get 6% peroxide in Australia as a liquid as I can only find it as a cream?
You may have to order from the Sally’s website if possible
My mother in law’s dog peeped in my daughter’s rug 19 times!!!!!! Her new purple rug!! That was pretty pretty expensive!
I don’t know how to clean those yellow spots!!!! I tried everything 😢
Still smell ammonia on some of the areas I did this. Is there anything I can do to get rid of that or does it go away after time?
Ammonia evaporates completely once the carpet and carpet padding fully dries. Once the carpet dries, the ammonia odor goes away 100%.
@@TheStainGuide thank you for the reply. Padding must be slightly wet still.
Hello there, still going through each dog urine stain. So far so good but I have a question. You said to remove the solution with towels at the end but can I use a shop vac to suction all the solution instead? I’ve been pressing down with towels to remove the solution as much as I can but it still feels pretty wet and I worry that can eventually become moldy.
You can absolutely use a shop vac if you find it is removing more moisture from the carpet.
Great question about mold. You don't have to worry too much about mold growth when using this method. Hydrogen peroxide not only inhibits mold growth, it will actually oxidize mold fungus, similar to how it breaks down odor causing molecules in urine.
After using this method, some of the hydrogen peroxide will remain in the carpet, at least until the carpet dries. This will prevent mold growth, even it it takes a couple days for the carpet to dry.
@@TheStainGuideawesome! Thank you so much!! I wasted so much time, money and energy for nothing. This really works
Impressive video! I'm tempted to use the Vinegar + Baking Soda solution but I don't see how it could fix the problem in the same way that this solution would. I'll let you know how I go :)
The stain went away but the odor is still there should I do multiple rounds? I also left it for 12 hours
Dont the ammonia just neutralize the peroxide? I thought you needed something acidic to break the urine salts.
We need to use ammonia because it decomposes the hydrogen peroxide, i.e., breaks the hydrogen peroxide down from H2O2 to H2O and O2. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition process is what breaks down the odour causing molecules.
If after doing this method, a cloudy white pattern remains, it is likely cause by the electrolytes (or the urine salts). Urine salts can be broken down using acetic acid.
Hello, how to remove very dirty wool rug? No pet urine, just dirty.
Wool is an organic material, I’d be test spot it first to ensure it doesn’t bleach it.
What’s the formula for 12% H2O2 and Ammonia?
Dilute the 12% hydrogen peroxide half and half with tap water. This will give you 6% hydrogen peroxide. Then use the formula provided in the video.
Confused what the ammonia does? Feels strange given it’s an ammonia smell that we are trying to get rid of, to then add more? Obviously is in a different form. But why add it?
Hydrogen peroxide decomposition (hydrogen peroxide breaking down into oxygen and water) is what causes the urine odor causing molecules to break down. Ammonia is added to speed up the hydrogen peroxide decomposition, which allows it to break down more odor causing molecules and even pigments in urine.
Yes, the added ammonia does have an odor, however, ammonia quickly evaporates and once the carpet dries, there should be no ammonia odor left behind by the added household ammonia.
@@TheStainGuide hydrogen peroxide decomposition ? I thought it was uric acid crystals that cause the odour? Now I’m really confused.
Let me try to explain this a little differently. Hydrogen peroxide decomposition is a process that is used to break down odor causing molecules, or just organic matter in general. If you leave a cup of hydrogen peroxide on your counter, it will slowly break down into oxygen and water. In order for the hydrogen peroxide to break down (decompose), it needs to steal electrons from other molecules. What we want is for the the decomposition process to to steal electrons from molecules in urine that contribute to odor production.
The ammonia is added to increase the pH of the solution. High pH causes accelerated decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Since hydrogen peroxide is an electrochemical reaction, accelerated decomposition means a higher current, which means a more powerful reaction that can break down more odor causing molecules.
Urine odor production from urine can come from a variety of sources, mostly bacteria and urea - it generally takes both to cause odor. Odor removing methods focus on breaking down one or both of these substances. The hydrogen peroxide decomposition odor removal method mainly targets bacteria. There are other odor removal methods that use enzymes called urease, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea causing the urea to break down.
After two hours foul I just use my carpet cleaner to absorb the rest of the solution?
Will this work on dark carpet without affecting the color in anyway
Hydrogen peroxide is generally colour safe, i.e, it is strong enough to break down organic matter, but not strong enough to break down synthetic matter like the dyes that are used to give carpet colour. You can learn more about that topic in this video that I made a couple weeks ago: ruclips.net/video/L2PPesBnAB0/видео.html
I can only get 3% h.p.
Will that work if i use 15 or 20 % ammonia?
It is best the use 6% hydrogen peroxide, over 3%. I find it works a lot better on most stains and odors. That being said, the 3% will be somewhat effective, it may just take a lot longer to remove the stain or it may not entirely remove the stain/odor. A higher ammonia concentration isn’t really necessary, and won’t help much. The hydrogen peroxide is what removes the stains, the ammonia only increases the pH to allow the hydrogen peroxide to be effective. Good luck!
Will this method discolor the carpet?
Carpet manufacturers typically use dyes that cannot be broken down by hydrogen peroxide, so yes, this method is safe to use on colored carpets. It is always a good idea to test any carpet stain removal method in an inconspicuous area before using it in an open/visible area.
My dog peed on my carpeted stairs, and nothing has been able to clean it. No enzyme cleaners, not an industrial extractor, not baking soda and vinegar , nothing.
I was skeptical about this because I didn’t want to bleach my carpet, which is a scattered dirty grey. I’ll say after using this exact method, I noticed absolutely no change in color on the carpet.
I could not get a large amount of hydrogen peroxide from Ulta, be sure to use Sally’s. And ensure you get CLEAR 20 volume, not CREAM.
I found ammonia at Walmart, the great value brand is only 3%, and it doesn’t even list that on the bottle. Instead I called around until I found a shop called “Millers Hardware” and they carried the 10% ammonia I needed.
My stairs have never smelled this neutral since I’ve moved in. And I mean I really put my nose to the carpet; I smell nothing. This method is an actual MIRACLE worker
Thanks so much for your comment. I'm happy to hear that this method was helpful.
3% ammonia will actually work fine for this method. Normally household ammonia is 5-7% but you don't need much ammonia to increase the pH of the odour removal solution.
Thank you. Will keep ypu posted
Great video!
Thank you for sharing.
Went to amazon and uv light buyers have had NO glow from the light on the carpet; even doing so on a carpet sample did not glow for them; wrong treatments?
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Hello, Is it OK to use 3% hydrogen peroxide? :)
Thank you
6% works significantly better. I highly recommend using 6%, if you can get it.
Ok, thank you!
If it’s dark say black carpet, is the hydrogen peroxide gonna discolor it though?
In my experience this method has never caused carpet discoloration, even if the carpet is a dark color. Hydrogen peroxide can only break down dyes/pigments that are within its oxidation potential range. Carpet manufacturers are using dyes that are are outside of that range and not easily broken down.
Professional carpet cleaners are using hydrogen peroxide on just about every job and hydrogen peroxide is known as a color safe bleach.
It does not hurt to do a test in the corner of a closet to make sure that the hydrogen peroxide does not cause any discoloration. To do this just follow the directions in the video but do it in the corner of a closet or other inconspicuous area before using the method in an open area. Good luck!
Thanks for the information! However, in my case, the urine stain stopping glowing initially, and start to glow again the second day though..... is it normal? or just need to do it repeatedly?@@TheStainGuide
@@gabriellepan5253 Yes, that is normal. The molecule in urine (phosphorus) that causes the stain to glow is different from the molecules that cause the yellow color stain, and also different from the molecules that cause the odor. This method will remove yellow urine stains, it will remove urine odors, however. it does break down phosphorus very well.
@@TheStainGuide ah I see, cuz I tried both the methods this one and the other one u recommended with UV light exposure, both of them eliminated the glow initially but then came back later🥲
Is it okay to use 12% hydrogen peroxide?
I recommend using 6%. If you have 12%, you can dilute it half and half with water to reduce it to 6%.
Hello! Will this solution affect the colors of my rug? Thanks!
Hydrogen peroxide is known as a colour safe bleach. This means that it breaks down many organic dyes and substances but it does not break down or react with the dyes that carpet manufacturers use to dye carpets.
If possible, It’s always a good idea to test all products before using them though. A great place for a test is in a hidden area like the corner of a carpeted closet.