Ce Protecting Your Carpet (NAPSA)—The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, accord- ing to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love—anda lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) suggests: Extract the moisture. Put an inch-thick layer of paper towels on the area and a color-fast, absorbent towel on top to absorb moisture. Leave it overnight. a 1 a =; SS a , a fa (Nt Yow For stubborn odors and stains from animal accidents, consider hiring qualified professionals for deep extraction cleaning and specialty stain removal. Seal the floor underneath. Treat underfloors before installing carpet. Thoroughly clean, disinfect and seal concrete floors. With wood floors, cut out and replace wood rot. Disinfect any stained areas and apply woodsealer. Enlist a certified professional. Without specialized chem- icals and extraction equipment, pet owners may not be able to completely remove soiling from carpet. To find an IICRC-certified firm, visit www.certifiedcleaners.org or call (800) 835-4624.
