Pet Odor and Pet Stain Removal

We love our pets; we love them like family. But our dogs and cats do make mistakes sometimes -- and other times they can be just plain misbehaving! Most companies in Pittsburgh offer “pet odor control,” but we offer “pet odor removal” -- removing the unwanted pet urine and odors, bringing a breath of fresh air to your home.

Can we 100% guarantee that we can remove the odors? Yes and no. Why do we say that? As long as you are keeping the culprit (puppy or kitty) in the home, we can’t guarantee that they won’t do it again. But we can guarantee that you will be happy with your freshly cleaned carpet, upholstery, or mattress. We can also guarantee that we will not clean your fine things in a way that will be a breeding ground for bacteria.

Some cleaners will tell you that carpet cleaning will disinfect your carpet-- but that’s a myth. The high heat and water from the carpet cleaning only provides the bacteria and others nasties the exact environment they need to grow. So what can be done?

Urine is acidic as it comes out, but as the bacteria grows it changes the urine to alkaline. Most carpet cleaning products are alkaline, and that’s why the spots are not going away when you try to do it yourself -- in fact you could just be setting the stain more. We clean with a carpet-safe acidic cleanser to remove the urine, and use a product that kills the bacteria. We can saturate the infected area with the anti-bacterial product and then extract it with a specialized tool, or inject a bacteria-eating enzyme product into the pad.

Clean Interiors: 412-414-3828
Pittsburgh Carpet Cleaning

Advice for hiring a carpet cleaner in Pittsburgh

Well, obviously I’m going to say: “Hire Clean Interiors!” But here’s some things you should be aware of before hiring any Pittsburgh carpet cleaner:

You may have seen local news exposes about shady carpet cleaners who paint the rest of us in a bad light. Because of this, consumers in Pittsburgh, like yourself, need to be cautious about who they have into their home, and the quality of their professionalism. Clean Interiors has a reputation both privately and professionally as being up-front and honest… that’s just who we are.

An honest and professional Pittsburgh carpet cleaner will not give you a really cheap price over the phone, only to raise it enormously when they come to do the service. An honest and diligent Pittsburgh carpet cleaner will respect your home, your possessions, and your privacy. A truthful and reputable Pittsburgh carpet cleaner will clean your carpets with the proper products and procedures for the type of cleaning you are paying for.
Check out reviews of who you are thinking of hiring (Google Places is a great resource) and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

And by all means call Clean Interiors for your Pittsburgh carpet cleaning! 412-414-3828

Do you really need to get your carpets cleaned every year?

When it comes to carpet cleaning in Pittsburgh, even a carpet that appears to be not too dirty is filled with hidden dirt. That’s not a bad thing -- as long as you hire a carpet cleaner once a year or so -- because carpet acts as a filter in your home, trapping airborne dust and dirt.

Vacuuming helps to take out the trapped dirt, but you really need to have it “washed.” I like to think of it this way: Imagine placing a nice white t-shirt on the floor and walking on it every day for six months... is running the vacuum over it going to make it clean like new? It needs the washing machine!

So realize that even if you think your carpet isn’t dirty, it is -- that’s just how carpet works. In fact, that’s why carpet manufactures require you to have your carpet professionally cleaned every year in order to keep your warranty valid.

Carpet manufacturers are starting to tie their carpet warranties to the use of green chemicals. "The six largest carpet manufacturers in the United States, including Shaw, Mohawk and Bolyu, have independently decided to tie their carpet warranties to the exclusive use of CRI Seal of Approval cleaning chemicals and equipment," says CRI's Braun.

So yes, you should get your carpets cleaned regularly! It's good for your carpets and for your health.