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Removing the smell of dog urine from fabric or carpet is a fairly easy task. However, if Fido chooses to do his business on a wood deck, that can be a different story altogether. This is because the wood is likely porous, allowing the urine to seep into...
Urine odor on tile floors may remain even after you mop with a strong floor cleaner. One of the few ways to deodorize the floor is to use a cleaner that breaks down urine's components. This means using special cleaners, which you can easily find in pet...
Ringworm is one of 40 types of fungi called dermatophytes that can cause skin infections in companion animals and humans. Ringworm can survive in the environment for an extended period of time. According to the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health, fungal...
Indoor brick may look solid, but it's actually filled with thousands of tiny indentations called pores. These pores absorb liquids--including dog urine--and when the liquid dries, the odor remains trapped in the brick. Traditional methods of cleaning...
Hardwood flooring is one of the most beautiful types of floors to have in a home; they are expensive to have installed and expensive to restore. When you have a dog and particularly one that is not fully house trained, accidents can happen and urine on...
If your dog urinates in your home, you know how difficult it can be to get the stain and smell out of furniture, carpet and bedding. Dog urine is a protein stain that breaks down with enzyme-based cleaners. Brick is a porous material that doesn't allow...
It's true that you love your pooch. However, the older he gets, the more accidents he has. If you have a young tyke, then housebreaking may prove to be a daunting task. Dog urine can stain rugs, ruin your hardwood floors and leave a stubborn odor. While...
Pet feces, vomit and urine odors don't clean easily out of cement. Regular cleaners can help remove much of the visible stains, but odor will often remain, as cement is porous. Neutralizing this odor, with the help of special products, is the only way to...
The sous chef is the overseer of the kitchen. He is responsible for making sure that everyone underneath him is doing their jobs, and that includes cleanup at the end of a shift. The main goal is to ensure that the commercial kitchen is completely clean...
Most products available to clean up pet urine accidents are made with chemicals that can be harmful to your animals and family. As people become more environmentally conscious, they want products that are organic and non-toxic. Most often, the best way...
Fleas are pesky little creatures that live on human and animal blood. Their life cycle consists of four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae and adult. Because they exist in four different stages it is very hard to kill them. You need a solution that can kill the...
When fish have babies, it is known as "spawning." The baby fish produced from spawning are called "fry." As long as there is a male and a female, pond fish will spawn if conditions are right for rearing fry. There will be signs leading up to the event...
Whether due to pet dander or excrement, pets can leave an unpleasant odor on wood floors. Many owners are unsure how to remove this odor without damaging the finish on their floors. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective ways to get dog smell out...
When dogs are sick or sometimes too excited, they may develop diarrhea and are unable to make it outside before relieving themselves. The result for pet owners is a stinky mess that can be difficult to contain. Having plenty of supplies on hand when you...
Dog urine odor is one of the most unpleasant parts of pet ownership. Very strong and pungent, the scent can be difficult to remove. Dogs without proper housebreaking often urinate in the house, and when they go over an air conditioner vent your entire...
Your new pet is just adorable, but guess what--Fido is an accident waiting to happen. Literally. While crate-training and frequent monitoring is effective, animals such as dogs and ferrets may have an accident when excited or scared. They may want to...
All households with free roaming pets are subject to pet stains, which can quickly set into hardwood floors if not handled quickly. By incorporating a clean-up routine, and acting quickly when a stain does occur, you can effectively clean up the accident...
Unlike the name implies, ringworm is not actually a type of worm or parasite, but a fungal infection that affects the skin and nails of an animal. Ringworm is a zoonotic infection, meaning that it can pass from cats to other types of animals, as well as...
Cat urine can be extremely difficult to clean, depending on the surface. Often, it may seem as if the urine is gone with no trace of smell but the cat still urinates in the same spot again. Removing all traces of cat urine is essential to prevent...
You love your cat, but you don't love the hair it's shedding all over your house. According to drsfostersmith.com, shedding is a normal process that can vary according to the age of your cat, what it eats and the season. A regular grooming routine and...
If you have ever found insects in food such as flour, sugar, rice or pasta, you are probably frustrated trying to find a way to prevent pest contamination. Storing food in plastic containers is one way to help keep bugs out of your food. But relying on...
Mites and lice can cause a skin problem called mange. Three types of mites attack dogs---the ear mite, sarcoptic mange mite and demodectic or red mange mite. Ear mites and sarcoptic mites will spread to other pets in the house.
Because dog urine changes over time, the re-introduction of any type of moisture, including inadequate cleansers, can cause the remaining residue to release ammonia gas into the air, causing the odor of dog urine to linger longer than other types of...
Pet urine can emit a strong odor that can overpower a large area, making the home smell unclean. There are a few products on the market that will mask or remove the odor, but these are mostly chemically-based items that come with a high price tag...
Americans own approximately 90 million cats, according to Pet Place (see resources). Inside cats are taught to use a litter box, but still, accidents do happen. Cats will avoid using a litter box if it's not in a private place, if they don't like the...
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