Pet Urine Damage

Pet Urine Damage

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Reappearing spots from pet urine

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Urine will often fluoresce under ultraviolet light

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Rust indicates the carpet was wet in this area

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Urine visible under ultraviolet light

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Delamination from pet urine

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Latex falling out of carpet backing

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Keep pet nails trimmed

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Azostix used to detect pet urine

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Contaminants visible on carpet backing

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Urine is visible under ultraviolet light.

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Color loss from pet urine

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Urine transferred to white towel from carpet

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Delamination

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Laminate floor swelling from urine contamination

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Moisture probe will often detect urine

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Moisture meter will often detect urine

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Pet Urine Damage (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Pet urine damage in carpet is a use-related condition that occurs when animal urine penetrates the carpet pile and migrates into backing systems, cushion, or underlying substrates. As urine ages, bacterial activity converts urea into alkaline compounds that may chemically affect carpet components. The condition may involve staining, persistent odor, degradation of latex binders, and

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