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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  I have a Bissel Pro-heat that I really like, despite the bad reviews.
The problem with all of the personal cleaners though is that they don't get enough of the cleaning solution down in to the pad, that's where the smell stays. Once your pad is shot, no amount of cleaning will help. They are good for small areas and spills, but not for a true "deep down" clean.
Have you had a company like Stanley Steamer come out and do a really good cleaning? They have a treatment for pet stains that works well (but it isn't cheap.) After they come through, you could then use your regular carpet cleaner with something like Nature's Miracle to help keep up the maintenance.
We also have a company in Atlanta called Kiwi that charges for your initial visit, then for a year after that, you can call them out as often as you want for $4 per room. I had them out once a month the last time we were housebreaking a puppy! |
I haven't even thought of looking into Stanley Steamer.
The thing is, we have Berber carpeting wall to wall, which is pretty gosh darn thick and the other carpet that the dog has peed on is a Persian I have in the dining room. I don't think the pee could have gotten that far down into the padding to cause TOO much damage. I'm not sure though! The fact that I've drenched the carpet and padding multiple times with enzyme cleaners and the smell still comes back certainly says something.
Unfortunately, we rent so I can't exactly replace the carpeting or the padding. I'm going to try everything possible myself but definitely look into professional cleaners. Who knows! In this economy, maybe we can get some good deals.
