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*Choose a time to steam when the room can be left untouched for 6-12 hours. | *Choose a time to steam when the room can be left untouched for 6-12 hours. | ||
| − | *If your carpet has pet odors, the heat involved with shampooing may actually set the odor rather than remove it. Steaming is not a good option for cleaning up pet urine. Instead, spot clean using a specially formulated, enzyme-based pet stain remover.<ref name="rf5443" /> | + | *If your carpet has pet odors, the heat involved with shampooing may actually set the odor rather than remove it. Steaming is not a good option for cleaning up pet urine. Instead, spot clean using a specially formulated, enzyme-based pet stain remover.<ref name="rf5443">http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/removing_pet_stains_odors.html</ref> |
*When spot cleaning or steaming, try to avoid soaking the carpet. The water may seep down to the carpet pad, creating a mold or mildew problem. | *When spot cleaning or steaming, try to avoid soaking the carpet. The water may seep down to the carpet pad, creating a mold or mildew problem. | ||
