Detailed Directions - Please read before applying
Detailed directions for using Odorzyme on a selection of specific surfaces and materials are given below, but keep the following thoughts in mind as you apply Odorzyme:
Special Directions for Carpet and Upholstery
ALWAYS check first for colorfastness by applying to an inconspicuous area.
For Fresh Urine Deposits:
For Old Urine Stains:
Special Directions for Hardwood Floors
Urine stains on hardwood flooring can be the most difficult stains to remove! many times, if repeated urine soiling will turn the area black. Black staining indicates that there is a heavy build-up of dried uric salt crystals. Black stains also indicate wood damage has taken place (the acidic urine has burned the tannins in the wood.)
Odorzyme can remove the urine odor entirely, and can also remove the buildup of dried uric salt crystals with repeated application. The damage to the wood tannins cannot be reversed! After the black stains are removed with Odorzyme, the wood may remain a stained gray to black consistency, which shows a permanent burning caused by the uric acid. If this is unacceptable, refinishing will be necessary. In many cases sanding can remove the damaged wood so the flooring can be refinished.
Treat the affected area with Odorzyme before refinishing. The heat of sanding and refinishing can bake the urine crystals into the wood and make odor and stain removal much more difficult if sanding and refinishing is done first. Use multiple applications of Odorzyme® to remove as much of the staining as possible first, then less wood will need to be removed during the finishing process.
Use the following procedure for severely stained floor! Less severe problems will not require as extensive a treatment.
Using Odorzyme will remove the odor, reduce the staining, and provide a better starting point for refinishing or covering with new flooring. In some cases, the results can be so good the floor can be used as is!
Special Directions for Concrete Floors
Unsealed concrete may appear hard and impermeable, but it is actually like a hard sponge, with many tiny pores. Urine can soak deeply into the concrete! Removing urine from unsealed concrete can be a real challenge. Carefully follow the steps below for best results.
Once odor is removed, use a sponge mop and a minimal amount of water to remove residue from the surface.
Special Directions for Mattresses and Furniture
ALWAYS check for colorfastness! For specific treatment of more delicate furnishings, such as leather, always consult first with the manufacturer or the store where you bought the item. As a general rule, Odorzyme will do no more harm to the surface of leather or fabric than water would. Note: Odorzyme will not result in as much harm as the burning acidity of dried urine.
For fresh urine deposits:
For old dried urine stains:
Special Directions for Litter Boxes
Do NOT use directly on pet litter! If the litter has a urine odor, change it. Odorzyme, however, is great for the litter box or pan. Plastic litter boxes can absorb urine and produce urine odors no matter how often you wash them. Replacing them whenever they start to smell unpleasant can get expensive, especially if you have a deluxe "automatic" model! To remove the odor, follow these steps:
Special Directions for Clothing, Bed Linens, and Towels
Odorzyme is a very effective pre-treatment for laundry contaminated by urine!