Special Carpet Care Tips for Pet Owners – Keep Your Home Fresh & Clean

70 % of Northern Michigan homes have pets — and we’re one of them!
Here are the exact tips Ken and our customers use to keep carpet looking (and smelling) like new, even with dogs that track in lake water and cats that think the hallway is a racetrack.

7 Proven Pet-Owner Carpet Hacks That Actually Work

1. **Vacuum more often** — 2–3× per week in pet zones. A sealed HEPA vacuum traps dander instead of blowing it back into the air.

2. **Act fast on accidents** — blot (never rub), then rinse with cool water. Heat sets urine odor forever — so **never use a rental steam cleaner** on pet urine.

3. **Best pet-stain remover combo we’ve found**
→ Blot up liquid → sprinkle baking soda generously → let sit 15 min → vacuum → light mist of 50/50 white vinegar + water → blot dry.
(Safe, cheap, and works 95 % of the time.)

4. **For tough or old odors** — we’ll gladly refer you to the best local certified pet-odor specialists we’ve trusted for years.

5. **Choose pet-proof carpet from the start**
SmartStrand® Triexta and solution-dyed nylon are truly bleach-cleanable and have built-in odor-blocking technology.

6. **Add a waterproof pet pad** under the carpet in accident-prone areas — liquids never reach the subfloor.

7. **Professional deep clean every 12 months** (or sooner with multiple pets). We don’t clean ourselves, but we’ll connect you with the top local pros who specialize in pet homes.

Need a trusted pet-odor professional or new pet-proof carpet?
Stop by any showroom or contact us today — we’ll help you keep your home fresh and your pets happy.

Serving Northern Michigan pets and their families since 1986 — celebrating our 40th anniversary March 2026!
Warmly,
Ken Roberts and the Kiss Carpet Team