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20+ years flooring installation ...carpet,wood,tile and vinyl. Residential and commercial. I do not sell the products , just install what ever the shop / customer has purchased. I actually love seeing the finished project completed and it gives me great satisfaction to help others acheive that goal. If I don't know the answer I will say so, and then I will recommend another expert for you. I may even research the subject and answer to the best of my ability ...including links to my sources. I wish you all success Chris

Experience
20 years as an independant contractor

Education/Credentials
H.S. diploma A.S. agriculture Mt San Antonio JR. College

Past/Present Clients
Gene Bonas and Kevin Churnock Inc. Sheward&Son&Sons Century 21 Forte Const. Famous Footwear BOSE Corporation Homebodies General Contractor Perry Floors, Tri Cord Flooring T.J.'S Supplies

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Flooring and Carpeting - cat odor

Expert: Chris - 11/2/2009

Question
I own several apartment buildings and I would like to ask you about a problem I have with tenants who own cats. It seems like most of the time when they leave, the cats leave behind awful pet odors. I am assuming it is urine or spraying. It is impossible to remove the smell and if I clean it comes right back. Is it best to replace the carpeting or is there a way to effectively get the smell/odor completely out of carpet?

Answer
Brenda,

I am sorry but I have not been in the cleaning business end of flooring. Only the install side of the trade. On Occasion I have gone to the professional janitorial supply to find an unusual product or two...such as a safe rust removing agent...or an above average cleaner like Foamex , which is now available just about anywhere.

As I have googled "how to remove stains in clothes" and other remedies I might suggest you try that. Here is one such site,

http://www.catsofaustralia.com/urinestainremoval.htm#Recipe0

These are my initial search results,

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26source=hp%26q=removing+cat+urine+odor+from+...

I hope one of these work for you.

Chris

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