How To Clean Dog Urine From An Oriental Rug

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If you are the proud owner of an oriental rug and also own a dog or pup, you will have to face the fact that accidents do happen.   So it is vitally important that when that accident does take place (urine, faeces or vomit) you are well prepared for how to clean dog urine from an oriental rug.

Rugs, particularly oriental rugs, are extremely popular floor coverings because of the colour and beauty they bring to any room. Because of the intricate process that goes into creating these detailed accessories, they are also extremely expensive, so knowing how to care for your investment is essential to protecting your investment.

The intricate patterns and vibrant colours found in oriental rugs are made possible by the meticulous weaving of wool, silk, and cotton fibres. To a certain extent, the bright and vibrant dyes that colour your rug are still soluble. 

In the event that a dog urinates on your oriental rug, the dyes are affected by the uric acid present, and the colours of the rug may become faded. In the worst cases, the colours bleed together, distorting the pattern and reducing the vibrancy of the colour palette. Unfortunately, this detracts from the overall appearance of your rug.

One of the ways how to clean dog urine from an oriental rug would be to use the services of a professional rug cleaning company.

However, it is possible to clean dog urine from an oriental rug at home.

Warm Water & Vinegar

The sooner you can get started on cleaning up, the better. If they are left for an extended period of time, the stain and odour may become nearly impossible to remove. To be more specific, you generally have 24 hours to have it cleaned. In fact, if the odour is not cleaned, it can linger on the carpeting for up to 5 years if left untreated.

Using a rag dipped in warm water, test a small section of your rug. Check to see whether there is any colour change after you have blotted the area with the rag (or you might see some colour on your rag). If this is the case, immediately cease operations and contact a professional rug cleaning.

If you believe that you can clean your oriental rug with warm water, dab the stain-affected area with a clean cloth. It is critical that you do not rub the area; instead, simply wipe it with a cloth and warm water.

If the water alone does not erase the stain or odour, combine a few tablespoons of white vinegar into 1 cup of warm water and dab the affected area with the solution.

You should never clean an oriental rug with cleaning agents such as bleach or ammonia.

Drying

Allow the area to dry (or, if you have one, use a wet/dry vacuum to remove any remaining moisture).

Baking soda should be liberally sprinkled over the affected region.

Then pour 1/2 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and a teaspoon of liquid dish detergent into a spray bottle and shake it up to mix well. 

Spray this mixture over the baking soda until it completely covers the baking soda.

Allow the area to dry (may take a few hours).

Vacuum the area thoroughly to ensure that all of the baking soda has been removed.

If you are unable to clean dog urine from an oriental rug using this approach, we strongly advise you to seek the services of a professional rug cleaning agency.

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