Pets have natural odors regardless of how well it is groomed and cared for that can be difficult to remove. For some it is the bane of their existence, it is what they spend hours and lots of money trying to get rid of in Northern Virginia. No matter how much you keep up with the litter box or take the dog on walks, or whatever you need to do to keep as much pet odor out, there is still some left-over scent that lingers in the house.
In order to completely remove pet urine and odor from your home, you will need to hire a professional air purification service. At BioShock, we assist people and businesses who want to remove odors from their homes, apartments, rental units, offices, vehicles, RVs, boats and more in Northern Virginia. Our highly trained professionals will permanently remove any odor from your home.
Ozone Generator
Many products have come out that guarantee they will eliminate the pet odors in your home. Unfortunately, most of those items have harmful chemicals in them or are expensive and/or need to be replaced constantly. Ozone generators are a safe and nontoxic approach that will leave your home odor free. An ozone generator is the best choice for your pets, it naturally and safely removes pet odor from the affected areas without any health risks to your pets. The cleaning can take anywhere from 8-24 hours to complete and you and your pets will have to evacuate the area during the appointment.
What Causes Pet Odor?
As much as we love them, our pets are some of the most common sources of odors in our homes. Pet odors are caused by pet dander in the air, which is composed of skin flakes. This can be difficult to remove with traditional methods because it spreads all over your home, in your carpets, furniture, and air.
Health Risk Associated With Pet Dander
Pet dander in the home can cause allergic reactions in some people. It can cause you to have runny noses, itchy and watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Some people can have skin reactions from pet dander. Additionally, if someone already has asthma and pet allergies, it can create even more significant problems.
Steps To Remove Pet Odor:
1. Thoroughly Wash
Begin by removing all washable fabrics and cleaning them several times using baking soda and vinegar to remove the odor.
2. Vacuum It Up
Then thoroughly vacuum the area to remove pet hair and dander from your floors.
3. Add Baking Soda To Carpet And Furniture
Sprinkle some baking soda onto your carpets and furniture after a thorough vacuum. Let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum it up. This will remove some of the sent from the fabrics. You can repeat this step whenever odors start to reappear.
4. Obliterate Odors With Ozone
Ozone generators will be placed throughout the area to disinfect and deodorize the pet odors. Ozone generators work by releasing O3 particles into the air to attach to the odor and remove it. They work without the need for irritating chemicals and are safe for animals.
Pet Urine
Pet urine is a very common source of strong odors in your home because it embeds into your furniture, baseboards, carpeting and other areas. Most pet urine problems are not found until they have already gone deeply into carpet, padding, and subfloor. If your pet is peeing on the floor, they will likely not stop unless you remove the scent. It’s best to remove all pet urine stains and odors thoroughly to remove the scent and discourage your pet from doing it again. Pet urine also causes serious health hazards if not cleaned and removed properly. Therefore, it is important to choose the best air purifying company, like BioShock, we specialize in pet odor and urine removal.
Health Risks Associated With Pet Urine
Pet urine emits ammonia into the air, if it isn’t cleaned up immediately it can cause many health issues for you and your family. Ammonia can cause your lungs, throat, and raspatory track to feel like it is burning. As a person is exposed to larger quantities of ammonia, he or she may start to feel lightheaded and faint. Excessive exposure to ammonia causes eye and skin irritation. Individuals with weak immune systems, allergies, asthma, and other health conditions are especially susceptible to the risks associated with ammonia inhalation. Low concentrations of ammonia can also cause rapid eye and skin irritation. Prolonged exposure to a higher concentration of ammonia may cause permanent eye damage or blindness and skin burns.
Steps To Remove Pet Urine:
1. Clean-up Urine Immediately
It is always a good idea to immediately clean up any pet urine areas as soon as they happen. Use simple vinegar water to dilute the area and absorb it with a towel to prevent permanent damage or odors.
2. Locate Unnoticed Pet Urine
Our professionals will use a UV light to locate any urine stains that have gone unnoticed.
3. Treat The Affected Area
Then we will treat the area by applying enzyme and remove any of the pet urine from the affected areas. This may include having to remove untreatable carpet, seal any affected subfloors and walls, and installing new flooring to the area.
4. Ozone Generator
Lastly, we will use an ozone generator to treat the whole area and remove any leftover odors that are unable to be cleaned from the air and within the walls or joints.
5. Seal & Protect
The ozone will remove all odors from your home permanently, but if you want to prevent new odors you can seal the surfaces with a sealant. This will prevent any new odors that may occur from sticking around.
BioShock: Reliable Pet Odor Removal Services Northern Virginia
At BioShock we don’t just cover up odors we eliminate them at their source. We strive to make your home safe and odor free. We provide excellent pet urine and pet odor removal services. We will evaluate the affected areas in your home and create a pet odor removal plan in Northern Virginia that meets your needs and budget. Contact us at (703) 763-7702 for a free onsite evaluation.