My review of odor/stain removers

[Thorsmomma]

Originally Posted by moniquew

I had a horrible pee pee smell in my house because my sweet old lady cat was getting confused about where the litter box was. ( She was 18 years old when I let her go last month)
I used a black light to locate all the soiled areas (and there were a lot of 'em)on the carpet and outlined the spots with chalk.
I first tried natures Miracle on the stinky spots. Didn't work for me.
Then I heard about Odor Mute. I used it according to the directions and...ugh, it didn't work either.
I then went back to all the spots and thoroughly soaked them with Simple Solution. I helped the drying process along with a fan, did the sniff test, and UREKA, it worked!
I am sooo pleased! Simple Solution is actually the cheapest stain/odor remover stuff that I've found, too. I bought it at PetSmart or PetCo.

So thats my review of those three products.

Monique

moniquew you are a saint!!!! I can not tell you enough how much your suggestions have helped me and my bf. The black light thing, a life saver!!! My bf roommates couches stunk SO SO SO bad of cat urine. He had been scrubbing them with laundry detergent and that seemed to be helping a little tiny bit. Well he bought a huge thing of simple solution, and sprayed down the couches...still stinky. She we got a black light last night and found exacly where the pee stains were. It was already better this morning!!!!! THANKS!!!!! (it helps to spray that stuff on the actual stain!! ) Thanks again!
Hannah

[LoveMyBaby]

omgsh.. thanks so much b/c natures miracle isnt working for me either in the odor dept. imma look for simple solutions thanks again!!

[moniquew]

Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

moniquew you are a saint!!!! I can not tell you enough how much your suggestions have helped me and my bf. The black light thing, a life saver!!! My bf roommates couches stunk SO SO SO bad of cat urine. He had been scrubbing them with laundry detergent and that seemed to be helping a little tiny bit. Well he bought a huge thing of simple solution, and sprayed down the couches...still stinky. She we got a black light last night and found exacly where the pee stains were. It was already better this morning!!!!! THANKS!!!!! (it helps to spray that stuff on the actual stain!! ) Thanks again!
Hannah

YIPPIE! I'm so glad it helped!

[moniquew]

Originally Posted by missPenny

Instead of chalk, you could also just put a penny where the spot is and then come back to check it after it's dry.

I use the chalk to FULLY outline the stain. I dont wanna miss ANY of it.
Using a penny in the spot AFTER cleaning is a good idea so you can find all the areas and be sure they are dry and odor free. My dogs would try to eat the pennies, though.

Monique

[HisNameIsHarley]

Thank you! Thank you! My best friend's house is almost completely carpeted and they have infoor and outdoor cats that come and go as they wish and wow.. they have NO respect what-so-ever for the carpets! What's silly is that the cats don't use the litter pan but his s**tzu, Precious, does! We've tried everything! Well almost, now I'm making a run to petsmart and grabbing me some simple solution! Thanks again! Hope it can tackle this job!

[chattiesmom]

Sounds like your review was very scientific. I will take your lead and try Simple Solution. Thanks for the heads up

[chestermama]

Originally Posted by moniquew

I had a horrible pee pee smell in my house because my sweet old lady cat was getting confused about where the litter box was. ( She was 18 years old when I let her go last month)
I used a black light to locate all the soiled areas (and there were a lot of 'em)on the carpet and outlined the spots with chalk.
I first tried natures Miracle on the stinky spots. Didn't work for me.
Then I heard about Odor Mute. I used it according to the directions and...ugh, it didn't work either.
I then went back to all the spots and thoroughly soaked them with Simple Solution. I helped the drying process along with a fan, did the sniff test, and UREKA, it worked!
I am sooo pleased! Simple Solution is actually the cheapest stain/odor remover stuff that I've found, too. I bought it at PetSmart or PetCo.

So thats my review of those three products.

Monique

I have used them all, and I had a bad odor problem in my front room, I found a product called ProKlean, Iluveproklean.com and it was the onlu thing that would work for me.

[lily's mom]

After you have used Simple Solution and get the black light back out, do the same spots still glow for you? Even spots that I have saturated and have long since dried still show up under a black light. Does that mean I don't have the spots cleaned well enough?

[Lanie]

Originally Posted by lily's mom

After you have used Simple Solution and get the black light back out, do the same spots still glow for you? Even spots that I have saturated and have long since dried still show up under a black light. Does that mean I don't have the spots cleaned well enough?

I have heard that some cleaning solutions/detergents will also show up under blacklight. I guess the only way to know for sure which is which is to clean it the best you can and then you will KNOW its the solution and not pee!

[Jaspermom]

I too would like to know if Simple Solution works on wood floors! Anybody?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by xtine

I used to have carpet, but now have wood floors, but Oreo still marks and it SMELLS so bad, will this simple solution stuff take the smell away on wood floors as well?

[Jaspermom]

Went to Petco's website and found this description:

"Removes stains and odors caused by urine, vomit, feces, blood, mildew and other organic sources on carpets, upholstery, draperies, clothing, pet bedding, floors, crates, and other water-safe surfaces. Works in carpet cleaning machines too. If you have spots, stains, and odors, this is the Simple Solution."

HOWEVER, is there anyone here who HAS used it on wood floors with no problems? Hate to buy some if it won't do the trick or wrecks my floors!
Thanks for your help!

[KellyV]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

I too would like to know if Simple Solution works on wood floors! Anybody?

Thanks!

I have hardwood floors... In my experience, the urine/odor removers leave stains themselves if left on for too long. (I tested it in the back of a closet).

If you only leave it on for a few minutes and wipe it dry, it seems to help, but I had to do it quite a few times before I couldn't smell it any more. (My problem was cat urine though, and it's a lot stinkier than dog).

If you aren't worried about stains (looks kind of like a water stain you'd get on a coffee table), then you can use it like the directions say and let it dry up on it's own, then it works with one application.

[Jaspermom]

I appreciate your help!

Originally Posted by KellyV

I have hardwood floors... In my experience, the urine/odor removers leave stains themselves if left on for too long. (I tested it in the back of a closet).

If you only leave it on for a few minutes and wipe it dry, it seems to help, but I had to do it quite a few times before I couldn't smell it any more. (My problem was cat urine though, and it's a lot stinkier than dog).

If you aren't worried about stains (looks kind of like a water stain you'd get on a coffee table), then you can use it like the directions say and let it dry up on it's own, then it works with one application.