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Reba said:
If you really want to know every place that urine has been, a black light is the best way. But if you are pretty sure it was just that area, then you need to remove every trace of odor. T
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Sorry for jumping in your thread Hear Again, if you don't mind me asking Reba a question:

This statement you made just really intrigued me. I have a cat that like to secretly pee on the microwave at times, for no reasons and no clue why other than her marking her territory or something.

I would like to inquire about the black light - Can you shed more onto this? I would google it up but I would rather like to hear an experience from someone who I indirectly know.
 
:ty: for the helpful advice, reba. :) i'm definitely going to look into purchasing the enzyme.

there's something else i wonder about. i have some bitter apple spray and i know that dogs can't stand that scent. will i hurt my carpeting if i apply that to the area where tigger has urinated?

unfortunately, i don't have anyone here who can read me the directions on the bottle.
 
i'd also be curious to know more about black lights. where can black lights be purchased?
 
Awwww! I am sorry, HearAgain..here is a :hug:
 
Hear Again said:
i have indoor-outdoor carpeting in my apartment. when i felt along the edge of the carpeting and the wall, i was unable to budge the carpeting.
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Hmm . . . in that case, you might not have a pad underneath. Commercial grade carpet, and some indoor-outdoor carpet is actually glued to the hard surface. If you had regular carpeting with a pad, you should have been able to feel the tacking strip under the edge of the carpet.

That's rather unusual to have that kind of carpeting in a residential dwelling. Let me check on that with my expert.

If you weren't renting, and if you expected this to be a long-term problem, I would suggest you replace the carpeting. There are two good options:
1. regular carpet and pad with a new, waterproof layer that goes between the carpet and pad; it prevents fluids from soaking into the pad,
2. or carpet squares; if they are soiled, you just take them out and hose them off; if they are damaged, just buy extra squares that can be replaced.
 
Hear Again said:
:ty: for the helpful advice, reba. :) i'm definitely going to look into purchasing the enzyme.

there's something else i wonder about. i have some bitter apple spray and i know that dogs can't stand that scent. will i hurt my carpeting if i apply that to the area where tigger has urinated?

unfortunately, i don't have anyone here who can read me the directions on the bottle.
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If you use the enzyme cleaner, it will totally remove the source of the odor. You won't need to use anything else.

It's always better to remove the source rather than trying to cover it up.

It probably won't hurt your carpet but I'll check for you.
 
Reba said:
If you use the enzyme cleaner, it will totally remove the source of the odor. You won't need to use anything else.

It's always better to remove the source rather than trying to cover it up.

It probably won't hurt your carpet but I'll check for you.
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if you could find out, i'd appreciate that. thanks. :)
 
Reba said:
Hmm . . . in that case, you might not have a pad underneath. Commercial grade carpet, and some indoor-outdoor carpet is actually glued to the hard surface. If you had regular carpeting with a pad, you should have been able to feel the tacking strip under the edge of the carpet.

That's rather unusual to have that kind of carpeting in a residential dwelling. Let me check on that with my expert.

If you weren't renting, and if you expected this to be a long-term problem, I would suggest you replace the carpeting. There are two good options:
1. regular carpet and pad with a new, waterproof layer that goes between the carpet and pad; it prevents fluids from soaking into the pad,
2. or carpet squares; if they are soiled, you just take them out and hose them off; if they are damaged, just buy extra squares that can be replaced.
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unfortunately, i'm in section 8 housing, so there are specific rules as to the kind of carpeting we can have in our apartment. i just had my carpeting replaced last year (due to me being here for a long time and management replacing carpeting every 5-10 years), so i don't know if my landlord will allow me to have it replaced again so soon. then again, perhaps she will especially if there is some residual urine left behind.
 
naisho said:
Sorry for jumping in your thread Hear Again, if you don't mind me asking Reba a question:

This statement you made just really intrigued me. I have a cat that like to secretly pee on the microwave at times, for no reasons and no clue why other than her marking her territory or something.

I would like to inquire about the black light - Can you shed more onto this? I would google it up but I would rather like to hear an experience from someone who I indirectly know.
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Professionals use black lights that cost hundreds of dollars. You don't want that.

You can buy regular black lights, like the ones used in the 70's for disco lighting, and head shops for posters.

You might have seen them used on CSI TV programs. In a dark room, a black light will show any biological fluids that have dried on surfaces as bright yellow spots and streaks.

Be prepared to freak out if you use one, especially if you have pets or kids. Especially around the base of your toilet, too. Many homeowners are shocked when they see their homes under black light. :lol:

Landlords sometimes use them to prove that pets have trickled thru the property even when renters deny it.

The good news is that ebay seems to have a lot of them for sale at cheap prices. I found this:

black light, Dog Supplies, Cat Supplies items on eBay.com
 
Hear Again said:
unfortunately, i'm in section 8 housing, so there are specific rules as to the kind of carpeting we can have in our apartment. i just had my carpeting replaced last year (due to me being here for a long time and management replacing carpeting every 5-10 years), so i don't know if my landlord will allow me to have it replaced again so soon. then again, perhaps she will especially if there is some residual urine left behind.
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I understand.

If you use the enzyme digester correctly and faithfully, there should be no odor left behind. It shouldn't effect the look or texture of the carpet either.
 
Very interesting, Reba. Thanks for sharing that info. The thought that forensics also used this never dawned on me, and I am pursing a masters in that as well. I'm going to be looking into purchasing a black light soon. I'll let anyone know who is interested, how it works out.
 
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