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® 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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