Urine in upholstery or mattress
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Human urine odor, once you get past the "ick factor", is easier to remove than cat, and in some cases, even dog odor. There is more volume to deal with, but less scent issues.
Because of the volume issue though, in mattresses and upholstery it often will penetrate into materials that you can't get to, or that if you can, will result in so much water intrusion that bleeding, browning, shrinkage, and even mold growth become issues.
So first establish the value of the mattress/upholstery versus replacement. Then try to find out if it was a "leak" or a "tsunami". After that, the materials that work for dog and cat urine will suffice.
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People sleep on mattresses (and upholstered fabrics). Strong fragrances used in most deodorizers might be tolerated when left in carpet cushion, but may be very irritating when left in materials that people lay their heads on. Stick with lighter fragrances when possible.
Because of the volume issue though, in mattresses and upholstery it often will penetrate into materials that you can't get to, or that if you can, will result in so much water intrusion that bleeding, browning, shrinkage, and even mold growth become issues.
So first establish the value of the mattress/upholstery versus replacement. Then try to find out if it was a "leak" or a "tsunami". After that, the materials that work for dog and cat urine will suffice.
Last thought:
People sleep on mattresses (and upholstered fabrics). Strong fragrances used in most deodorizers might be tolerated when left in carpet cushion, but may be very irritating when left in materials that people lay their heads on. Stick with lighter fragrances when possible.
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Also make it clear that, in case of a spring mattress, there's a good chance that the springs will rust and that the client understand and signs a release.
Unfortunately most enzyme products have an overpowering added scent (actually perfume). Any one (with a functioning sense of smell
) aware of one that does not?
Unfortunately most enzyme products have an overpowering added scent (actually perfume). Any one (with a functioning sense of smell
) aware of one that does not?
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Smells better than piss.
And it dissipates after a few days
Sometimes you have to flip the furniture upside down and spray underneath to get it all.
I know the dangers but most of the time they just want the odor gone regardless.
Molecular modifier.Also make it clear that, in case of a spring mattress, there's a good chance that the springs will rust and that the client understand and signs a release.
Unfortunately most enzyme products have an overpowering added scent (actually perfume). Any one (with a functioning sense of smell
Smells better than piss.
And it dissipates after a few days
Sometimes you have to flip the furniture upside down and spray underneath to get it all.
I know the dangers but most of the time they just want the odor gone regardless.
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Unless you can neutralize the urine salts though, in times of high humidity, the urine salts will absorb moisture & off-gas the familiar odor once more.
I need a product that will effectively neutralise those salts.
Unfortunately, we have high humidity for about 9-10 months of the year.
Probably similar to Miami.
The stain is no much of a problem to get rid of, depending on how long it's been there & what has been tried to remove it.
Any suggestions.??
Thanks for the comments.
I need a product that will effectively neutralise those salts.
Unfortunately, we have high humidity for about 9-10 months of the year.
Probably similar to Miami.
The stain is no much of a problem to get rid of, depending on how long it's been there & what has been tried to remove it.
Any suggestions.??
Thanks for the comments.
