What are some safe carpet cleaning products for pets?

The other day, I read a truly tragic story. A woman in New Jersey hired a local carpet cleaning company, they did a fantastic job, unfortunately a couple of days later all three of her cats started showing symptoms of food poisoning. Within the week, the home was shrouded in a black veil, not one feline survived. I love animals and almost all pet owners love their pets. Your pets really cannot help it, they topple their food and water bowls, they have a distinct animal smell and they are prone to accidents. A lot of carpet cleaning agents are poisonous to our smaller companions, so when you hire a carpet cleaner, it is essential that they are well acquainted with the four legged residents of your home. 

According to Toronto Carpet Cleaning professionals, most over the counter cleaning agents are pet safe, try to follow the instructions label. As long as you let the agent dry, the residue is not harmful. Keep your pet away from the cleaning area till everything is squeaky clean and if you still have concerns, just give everything a second wash. Still, mother nature has been kind enough to give us natural ingredients that are corrosive enough to deal with everyday stains.

Dry Baking Soda: Everyone is very well aware of baking soda’s magical power of absorbing odours. At one time or another we have applied baking soda on the inside of our shoes. Baking soda is so abrasive it will even clear up the wet dog spell. Sprinkle dry baking soda on your carpet, let it sit for about an hour before using the vacuum. It will take out almost any kind of odour. 

Baking Soda Paste: Take equal parts baking soda and water, make a thick paste and season it with a pinch of salt. The resulting paste is perfect for stubborn stains and odours. Give the carpet a well rounded wash after marination, it will be sparkly clean.  It is one of the strongest yet safest cleaning agents you can use around the house. The paste can also be used to remove stains from counter tops and tables. The best part, the process is dirt cheap. 

Lemon and Vinegar:  As great as baking soda is, lemon and vinegar come in as a close second. Sprinkle lemon on alkaline stains and the the acid battles the alkaline molecules. Scroll through Google really quick, to find out which stains are alkaline in nature. With Vinegar, mix it with simple detergents and you have a proper home made cleaning agent. The best part with these cleaning agents, is that it leaves behind a fresh scent on your carpet. You can apply essential oils to vinegar solutions, to really get a pleasant fragrance throughout the house. 

If you are a bit too busy to commit to cleaning your carpets, you can always go with professionals. If you have a house, where every inch of the floor is covered in carpets, you might not want to take the time to make a day of it.

Toronto Carpet Cleaning professionals say that almost every legitimate carpet cleaning company has pet friendly cleaning solutions. Having a pet is a real commitment, it is similar to having children.