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® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Pet urine damage is a use-related condition that occurs when animal urine penetrates 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 and contribute to odor, staining, or backing deterioration. The condition may involve discoloration, persistent odor, localized distortion, or backing degradation that contributes to Delamination. Pet urine damage develops from in-service contamination exposure and does not reflect manufacturing or installation performance. See also Delamination, Bleach Spots, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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