Pet Urine Damage
Reappearing spots from pet urine
Urine will often fluoresce under ultraviolet light
Rust indicates the carpet was wet in this area
Urine visible under ultraviolet light
Delamination from pet urine
Latex falling out of carpet backing
Keep pet nails trimmed
Azostix used to detect pet urine
Contaminants visible on carpet backing
Urine is visible under ultraviolet light.
Color loss from pet urine
Urine transferred to white towel from carpet
Delamination
Laminate floor swelling from urine contamination
Moisture probe will often detect urine
Moisture meter will often detect urine
Pet Urine Damage (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Defect Guide
What You Need to Know
• Pet urine damage occurs when animal urine is deposited onto carpeted surfaces and penetrates the pile, backing, cushion, or subfloor
• Urine contamination may result in persistent staining, odor development, and physical damage to carpet components
• Fresh urine is typically acidic but becomes increasingly alkaline as…
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