Pet Stain & Odor Removal for Rugs in NYC

Pet urine, odor and deep-set stain treatment for Persian, Oriental, wool, silk and handmade rugs. Pickup and delivery available across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Text us photos for a same-day quote.

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A Cleaner Rug Changes the Whole Room

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*Results vary based on the rugโ€™s fibers, dyes, construction, condition and the age and severity of the affected area. Every rug is assessed before treatment is recommended.

Advanced Enzyme Extraction. No Masking Agents. No Harsh Chemicals.

Why Surface Cleaning Fails

The Uric Acid Problem: Pet urine dries into microscopic uric acid crystals that lock deep into the rug's foundation warp and weft. Standard steam cleaners and at-home vacuums only wash the surface fibers. When moisture touches these hidden crystals, it actually reactivates the off-gassing bacteria, making the odor significantly worse.

The pH Shift & Dye Bleeding: Urine enters your rug as a warm acid but oxidizes into a highly alkaline state as it dries. This drastic pH shift actively burns the natural dyes in wool, Persian, and silk rugs, leading to permanent color run and weakened fibers if not neutralized immediately.

The Refinery Solution: We do not use perfumes to mask smells. Our targeted, live-enzyme submersion bath penetrates the entire structural foundation. The enzymes digest the uric acid crystals and odor-causing bacteria at the microscopic level, restoring your rugโ€™s natural pH balance as fully as its fibers, dyes and construction allow.

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The Pet Odor Extraction Process

Live-Enzyme Application

Enzyme treatment that digests the uric acid crystals locked into the rug's foundation.

The Wash

A full submersion wash that flushes dissolved urine and bacteria out of the weave.

pH Stabilization

The rug's natural pH is restored to stop dye bleeding and fiber damage.

Complete Sanitization

Odor-causing bacteria neutralized at the source, with no masking fragrance.

Area Rug Types We Service

Persian & Oriental Rugs
Oushak & Turkish Rugs
Moroccan & Beni Ourain Rugs
Kilim & Flat-Weave Rugs
Viscose Rugs
Tencel Rugs
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PROFESSIONAL PET STAIN & ODOR REMOVAL FOR AREA RUGS

Pet accidents don't stay on the surface. Urine soaks into the foundation of wool, Persian and Oriental rugs, where ordinary cleaning can't reach it โ€” and where steam cleaning often makes the odor worse.

Why surface cleaning makes odor worse

Urine dries into uric acid crystals locked into the warp and weft. Adding moisture without enzyme extraction reactivates the bacteria rather than removing it.

Our technicians use targeted live-enzyme treatment followed by a full pH-balanced submersion wash, so the odor is neutralized at the source instead of masked.

Stains and odors we treat

  • Pet urine removal โ€” enzyme treatment that digests uric acid crystals in the foundation
  • Pet odor removal โ€” neutralizing off-gassing bacteria rather than covering it with fragrance
  • Vomit and feces stains โ€” sanitizing treatment and full submersion wash
  • Wine, coffee and tea stains โ€” pH-balanced tannin lifting
  • Food and grease stains โ€” solvent-safe spot treatment by fiber type
  • Smoke and musty odors โ€” deodorizing for rugs from storage or fire-affected homes
  • Ink, dye transfer and color run โ€” assessed case by case before treatment

Where we work

Pet stain and odor removal is available with free pickup and delivery across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, including high-rise buildings in the Upper East Side, Tribeca, SoHo, the West Village and Brooklyn Heights.

Text us photos of the affected area for an honest assessment of what can and can't be removed.

Pickup & Delivery

Always know exactly
where your rug is.

The moment your rug is scheduled for pickup, we send you a private tracking link.

  • Live driver location

    Follow the map for an estimated window on when your rug will be collected โ€” and when it's on its way back.
  • Text & email updates

    Get a message at every step of your pickup and delivery, so you're never left guessing.
  • Photo proof of delivery

    Every return is photographed, tagged and time-stamped โ€” so there's never a question about what came back.

Tracking isn't available on every job, and any times shown are estimates rather than guaranteed windows.

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Questions?

Will all pet stains and odors come out completely?

While our live-enzyme submersion bath is engineered to digest and extract odor-causing bacteria at the microscopic level, some visual staining may be permanent. Pet urine enters the rug as an acid but becomes highly alkaline as it dries. This drastic chemical shift can actively "burn" or bleach the natural dyes in wool and silk fibers, causing irreversible color loss. Before we begin the washing process, we carefully inspect the affected area and provide an honest, professional assessment of what can be fully restored.

Why does my rug smell worse after I tried to clean the pet stain at home?

At-home carpet machines and steam cleaners only add moisture to the surface of the rug. Pet urine dries into hidden uric acid crystals deep within the rug's warp and weft. When you introduce water or steam without proper enzyme extraction, it reactivates those dormant crystals and accelerates the off-gassing bacteria, making the odor significantly stronger.

Is your enzyme treatment safe for antique, handmade wool, and silk rugs?

Absolutely. In fact, leaving pet urine untreated is far more dangerous to your rug. Urine oxidizes and becomes highly alkaline as it dries, which actively burns natural fibers and causes irreversible dye bleeding. Our submersion bath uses a carefully calibrated, pH-balanced enzyme formula that protects delicate vegetable dyes and restores the structural integrity of wool and silk.

How long does the pet odor removal process take, and do you offer pickup?

The complete pet odor extraction and climate-controlled drying process typically takes 7 to 10 days, allowing us to treat the rug as thoroughly as its fibers, dyes and construction safely allow. We provide white-glove pickup and delivery services for all area rugs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, specializing in high-rise logistics.

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