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Pet Odor & Pet Stain Removal

Urine passes through the carpet face into the backing and usually the pad, which is why surface cleaning only buys a week. We find every affected area, treat the source rather than the smell, and say honestly when the pad has to be replaced.

  • Dog & Cat Urine
  • Odor In The Backing & Pad
  • Pad Replacement When Needed
  • Vomit, Mud, & Ground-In Hair
  • Sofas, Chairs, & Area Rugs
  • Non-Toxic, Pet-Safe Products
A dog on freshly cleaned carpet in a bright living room

Pet Odor Removal Across Holland & West Michigan

KODA Carpet Cleaning · 100 S. Waverly, Ste 103, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 312-1900 · info@kodacarpetcleaning.com

Pet Odor & Stain Questions, Answered

What pet owners across West Michigan ask us most. Something else on your mind? Call (616) 312-1900.

Can pet urine odor really be removed, or only covered up?

It can genuinely be removed, but only by treating the source rather than the surface. Urine passes through the carpet face into the backing and usually into the pad underneath, where it keeps producing odor long after the visible spot is gone. Deodorizing sprays and surface cleaning give you a fresh week and then the smell returns. We locate the affected areas, treat the contamination itself, and re-clean.

Why does the smell come back a few days after cleaning?

Because the source was never reached. Cleaning only the top of the carpet re-wets the urine crystals below, and as that moisture evaporates it lifts odor back up through the fibers, which is why a DIY machine or a general cleaning can make the smell temporarily worse. Treating the backing and the pad is what stops the cycle.

Do you need to replace the carpet pad?

Sometimes, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case rather than after you have paid for a treatment that will not hold. Repeated accidents in one spot, or a spot that has been soaking for months, can saturate the pad and reach the subfloor. Pad is inexpensive relative to carpet, so replacing pad and treating the subfloor while saving the carpet is often the right call.

Are pet odor treatments safe around dogs and cats?

Yes. Everything we use is non-toxic and safe for pets and children once the carpet is dry. That matters more here than anywhere else on the site. The whole point of this service is a household with animals in it.

Can you get pet stains out as well as the odor?

Usually. Ordinary soiling and most pet accidents release with proper treatment. What does not always come out is dye change: urine is acidic and, left long enough, it chemically alters the carpet's color rather than sitting on top of it. That is damage, not dirt. Your technician will point out anything unlikely to fully release during the walk-through, before any work begins.

Will this help with pet dander and allergies too?

Yes. Carpet acts as the largest air filter in most homes, and hot-water extraction removes the dander, hair, and allergens it has collected. Households with pets and someone with allergies or asthma usually notice the difference within a day.