What is the best way to clean vomitus?
Vomitus, whether human or pet, creates several challenges. The intensely acidic nature of vomitus can discolor carpet by causing the acid dyes in the carpet to move. This problem alone may permanently damage the carpet. It is important that the acid be neutralized or at least diluted soon after the accident so it does less damage. Treating the area using a professional carpet detergent, rinsing the area with clean hot water and extracting the soiled solution away will bring the carpet back to a neutral pH. Vomitus creates a second challenge. The dyes in the food or medicine in the human’s or pet’s stomach can also stain the flooring, helped along by the intense stomach acid. The FiberFresh Coffee Stain Remover Additive may be helpful removing these stains. Peroxide is a relatively strong oxidizing agent depending on the strength of peroxide used. It would not only remove the vomitus stain, it would also remove carpet dye color. For this reason ServiceMaster franchisees use a slowly rel
