For pet owners in Ottawa, a cozy home can sometimes come with a challenge: lingering pet odours in carpets. These smells, whether from playful puppies or senior cats, can be stubborn guests that refuse to leave. You might clean, open windows, and spray air fresheners, yet the scent stays. This isnât just a comfort issueâit can also affect your homeâs health and atmosphere.
At Chem-Dry Imperial, weâve been helping Ottawa families since 1993 to restore that fresh, healthy feel to their homes. Letâs walk through why pet odours linger, why quick action matters, and how our eco-friendly P.U.R.T. offers a lasting solution.
Why Pet Odours Stick Around
Pet smells are more than surface-level; they often settle deep into carpet fibres and padding. Common culprits include:
- Urine: Even small accidents can soak through to the carpet pad, where bacteria thrive and odours intensify.
- Dander: These tiny flakes of skin are invisible to the eye but powerful enough to cause both odours and allergy symptoms.
- Natural oils: Oils from fur transfer to carpets in your petâs favourite lounging spots.
Ottawaâs long winters make this worse. With windows closed for months, trapped odours become more noticeable.
Why Timely Removal Matters
Acting quickly isnât just about making the smell go away. Persistent pet odours can:
- Indicate bacterial growth in the carpet pad.
- Trigger allergies and respiratory discomfort.
- Shorten your carpetâs lifespan.
The longer the odour stays, the deeper it embeds, making removal harder.
Common DIY Attempts (and Their Risks)
Many homeowners try DIY methods first: baking soda, vinegar, or over-the-counter sprays. While these may mask smells temporarily, they rarely neutralize the source. In some cases, steam-only treatments can even set the odour deeper into the carpetâone reason we [DO_NOT_RECOMMEND] these methods.
The Chem-Dry Imperial Solution
Our pet odour removal service in Ottawa uses P.U.R.T. to safely and effectively reach the source of the odour. Hereâs how it works:
- Inspection: We use UV lights to pinpoint hidden urine deposits.
- Eco-Friendly Treatment: Our green-certified cleaning solutions neutralize odours at the molecular level.
- Deep Extraction: Our hot water extraction lifts debris, bacteria, and odour-causing particles from deep in the carpet fibres and padding.
- Dry in Hours: Unlike traditional steam cleaning, our process uses less water, so your carpets dry faster.
Benefits of Professional Odour Removal
Choosing Chem-Dry Imperial means:
- Improved indoor air quality.
- Longer carpet life.
- Safe for kids and pets.
- Odour removal at the source.
Our 30+ years of experience in Ottawa means we understand the unique challenges local homeowners faceâespecially during the winter months.
Maintaining a Fresher Home
After a professional odour removal, you can keep carpets fresher by:
- Vacuuming regularly with a HEPA filter.
- Cleaning pet accidents promptly.
- Scheduling professional cleanings at least once a year (more often for multi-pet homes).
Experience the Difference Persistent pet odours donât have to be part of your home. Chem-Dry Imperial offers a proven, family-safe solution that restores freshness and peace of mind. Call us today to learn more about our pet odour removal services in Ottawa and surrounding areas like Nepean, Kanata, and Orleans. Letâs make your home feel clean, healthy, and truly yours again.
