Question 1

What causes pet odors?

Accepted Answer

Pet odors come from the bodily secretions that interact with bacteria, yeast, and other germs present on the dog’s skin. Urine, feces, and other bodily fluids excreted or released from pets also contain microorganisms that are already beginning to decompose. As these organisms, together with many other chemicals, interact with the air they release gaseous substances that are interpreted by the nose as nasty or very malodorous. Other molecules can interact with these compounds to make the smell worse.

Question 2

Is there any way to prevent odors?

Accepted Answer

There really is no single way to avoid pet odors just as there is no way to prevent your feces from smelling. What you can do however is to help minimize the length of time that these pet odors linger in your home so your place will still smell fresh and clean. The whole point about pet odor neutralizers is that these products will break down the odor molecules or somehow absorb them so that they will not be as noticeable.

Question 3

How do I prepare for pet odor removal?

Accepted Answer

The key to effective pet odor removal is prompt cleanup of the mess. With that in mind, you need to absorb as much fluid as possible from the affected area. You can place several sheets of paper towels or even newspapers over the damp area. Do not rub the area since doing so will only spread the wetness to the surrounding areas. This will require a larger surface area to apply your pet odor neutralizer. The idea is for you to keep on blot-drying the area until such time that the paper towels no longer show signs of dampness. This is your key that the area is already sufficiently dry so you can apply the pet odor eliminator of your choice.

Question 4

How much products do I need to use in my home?

Accepted Answer

You will need to look at the coverage of the product that you are using. If you intend to use desiccants as pet odor eliminators, you need to check the effective square footage of their products. For instance, some products are good only for a measly 90 square feet while others can absorb odors in rooms as large as 350 square feet. If you’re using sprays these need to be applied only on affected areas so you clearly don’t need much, unless, of course, you’ve got multiple pets that are already turning your home into their own personal commode.

Question 5

Are pet odor neutralizers pet-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Not all pet odor neutralizers are pet-friendly or even kid-friendly. This is why it is important to choose only those products that come with all-natural ingredients so that you can be assured of exceptional pet odor neutralization while also ensuring the safety of your pets. The point is for you to steer clear of products that contain harsh chemicals that may be toxic to your pet or, worse, may be toxic to your kids, too.

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