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Tips on cleaning up after pets in San Diego: hair, mud, vomit and accidents

This article covers day-to-day pet messes. Established urine odors are covered in our pet odor and urine removal guide.

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By the SoCal Steam Clean team · Published · Updated

Mess-by-mess guide

Pet messes
MessApproach
HairRubber brush, frequent vacuuming
MudLet dry, break up, vacuum
VomitScoop, blot, rinse, enzyme cleaner
Fresh urineBlot deeply, rinse, enzyme cleaner

Prevention

See AVMA pet owner resources for health-related questions.

  • Paw-wiping station at doors
  • Washable covers on furniture
  • Regular grooming
  • Consistent potty schedule

Avoid

  • Ammonia cleaners (smell like urine)
  • Steam on fresh urine without extraction
  • Overwetting

When to call a professional

For lingering odor, see pet odor and urine removal, pet urine treatment and upholstery cleaning.

Frequently asked questions

Best way to remove pet hair?

Rubber brushes and frequent vacuuming.

Should I use ammonia?

No; it can attract pets back.

Do enzyme cleaners work?

They help break down organic residue.

Mud on carpet?

Let it dry, then vacuum.

When to call professionals?

When odors return or stains spread.

Written by the SoCal Steam Clean team

SoCal Steam Clean is an IICRC Certified Firm providing carpet, upholstery, tile and grout cleaning and water damage restoration across San Diego County, California. About us

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