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[wagirl]

@We rescue cats --you made me smile! I had a rug cleaner co called PurePro do my expensive wall to wall carpets and what a fantastic job they did. Did the downstairs carpets, up the stairs and the hallway for around $500. Now that is alot but they were magnificent and stayed that way for a very long time. And no chemicals used so nothing to attract the dirt. And they dried in a couple hours. $$ well spent.

[Mom2Dogs]

@wagirl   Everyone is different...I have a dog and on occasion have to clean up a mess and also even with a runner down we walk from the garage to inside the house a lot...lots of dirt brought in even tho I sweep several times a week.  

I have not decided what to do yet...I don't like storing an applicance that I don't use often but like to have one when I need it, on the other hand...letting a pro do it is also on my list...lots of reasons pro and con.

I am going to take at that UTube video mentioned and see what it has to say.

I appreciate all the comments.

[wagirl]

@Mom2Dogs --I understand--especially about pets---my cat used to NOT have accidents at my house with the new pricey carpets so that was not an issue for me. I generally cleaned those  carpets 1x a year. But now--in her 15th year--she does use her litter box but hairballs and other ---"lovely"  messes are a problem. Am in an apt now so I do have to clean up using sprays and rags --need to have this carpet cleaned however. And no way is there any room to store a little used carpet cleaner. 

[Mom2Dogs]

@wagirl   I purchased a product called Furry Freshness that has taken animal spots out of my carpet and a few that were old....fast forward to now..our dog has a UTI and piddled in the house several times, sigh.  

Once the urine was cleaned up I used the spray and there was no odor and on my light color carpet upstairs there was no stain.

I have always had a carpet cleaner, and really don't want to purchase another one....so I am guessing people that don't have a cleaner...clean the stain asap and hope for the best and don't worry?  Serious question, lol.

[WRXtoo]

@Mom2Dogs 

@wagirl 

If anyone is interested in a small "handheld" carpet cleaner for in between the pro cleans, I can give 5 stars to the Bissell Little Green Portable multipurpose carpet/upholstery cleaner (the one with the rounded shape).  It has been a lifesaver for cats with hair balls and carpets! 

It uses solution, water and suction just like a big machine and does a great deep clean.  I store it under the sink in a bathroom, and wouldn't be without it.  I had my first one for at least 15 years until I broke it last year.  I bought a new one and the quality is still there, thankfully.

ETA:  I have the corded one--$99 at amazon.

[Ainhisg]

@Mom2Dogs we cleaned with cleaners (been too long now to remember what we used), but we were blessed with not having too many accidents of any type as my pups got older.  Once or twice a year, we would rent a Bissell professional unit from a local grocery store.  We found the Bissell brand to do a much better job than Rug Doctor.  All that being said, I've read many good reviews on the small portable cleaner by Bissell called Little Green Machine, and I think they make one specifically for pet stains, although I don't know what the difference would be.  That might be a happy medium for you.  A small machine and then clean with a rented machine every so often.