How Do You Remove Pet Stains From Furniture?
We love our pets and they love us. They are — and there’s no gentle way to say this — animals. Each puppy or kitten that comes to our home has to learn the ground rules of living with people. There are dozens of events that can upset house training, from vitamin deficiencies and illness to a dirty cat pan or unaltered animal. Until our friends grow up and adapt, we’ll have to clean up after them — or their rowdy guests. Blot up the mess fast. Whether the stain is from urine, feces or vomit, your best chance to make it go away is to get to it fast. The enemy with urine (especially kitty’s) is uric acid and the enzymes and bacteria that discolor fabric, wilt finishes and tell other animals that Fritz or Maggie was there. Vomit contains a high proportion of bile, an acidic compound that will leave a nasty yellow stain that gets worse the longer it sits on the sofa. Scrape up any solids with a spatula, going with the nap of the fabric to avoid rubbing any matter into the cloth and th
