Tidy Pet Living Editorial Team 
If pet urine smell in carpet padding is your worry, the most important thing is not to assume the worst too early. A returning odor can mean residue is still present somewhere below the visible carpet surface, but odor alone does not prove that the padding, subfloor, or baseboards are contaminated. The better approach is … Read more
If you’re wondering what not to use on pet urine smell, start with one rule: do not mix cleaning products. Pet urine odor can make people reach for the strongest cleaner nearby. In a small apartment, that can create two problems at once: you may add a real safety risk, and you may make the … Read more
Cat urine smell in apartment carpet is not always a simple surface stain. Sometimes the problem is fresh liquid in the carpet fibers. Sometimes it is dried residue in the backing. Sometimes the odor may be coming from material below the visible carpet. The first job is not to grab the strongest cleaner. It is … Read more
Pet hair in apartment living is usually not just a “vacuum more” problem. Hair moves from pet resting spots to floors, rugs, sofa cushions, bedding, clothing, laundry, corners, baseboards, and under furniture. If you only clean the surface where you notice it, the same hair path keeps restarting. The goal is to find the main … Read more
Quick Answer: How to Control Pet Odor in an Apartment If you are dealing with pet odor in apartment living, do not start with an air purifier, room spray, or random cleaner. Start by finding the source. Pet odor in an apartment usually comes from one of a few places: urine in carpet, litter box … Read more