Q: What can be done to keep cats out of houseplants?A: Put oil of cloves on a cotton ball and bury it just below the surface of the soil.
Q: What can be used to remove skunk odor from a dog?
A: Spray the dog's fur with a feminine-hygiene product until the fur is wet. Let the dog shake off and dry, and the odor should be gone.
Q: What's the best way to remove pet accidents from carpet?
A: Pet odors caused by urine or feces are some of the toughest odors to remove. The key is to act fast, since the longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove the spot.
1. First, remove the solids if dealing with feces, then blot the area with old towels or paper towels that can be thrown away. Blot so the nap isn't raised or roughened.
2. Treat the soiled area with an enzyme solution according to container directions (figure C). The enzymes digest the protein in the urine or feces. Pour on enough solution to completely penetrate the stain.
3. Cover with a plastic bag that has no print on it and weight the bag down for 24 hours.
4. Remove the bag and check to see whether the stain and odor have been removed. If any stain remains, use carpet spotter on it. If any odor remains, use Odorzout, a crystal that is sprinkled on dry and left in place for 24 hours (figure D).
5. Vacuum crystals from the carpet.
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