Removing Cat Urine From Concrete - Let's Do It!

If you are a cat owner, one day, you may have to take on the project of removing cat urine from concrete. One would probably think that a cat urinating on concrete or another hard surface is easier to deal with than the cat eliminating on carpet or clothes. The thing with concrete is that it is porous, so the urine goes down deep into the nooks and crannies under the surface. Unlike carpet, you cannot blot the urine out. And unlike clothes, you cannot roll up the concrete and wash it with vinegar in the washing machine. When the concrete gets wet, the cat urine fumes make a reappearance.

Unless you plan to clean the entire area, take a black light to detect and mark all affected areas. Next, take a mixture of equal parts of vinegar and water and pour it over the spot. This is a pretreatment and may help to neutralize some of the urine. Allow this to dry and then rinse with a hose.

The next step involves the use of an enzymatic cleanser. These products may be purchased from any pet store. They may have a couple steps involved in their process. Place a tarp over the area with each application to prevent the product from evaporating before having the chance to penetrate. Follow the directions on the bottle.

Now seal the concrete floor with an oil-based sealant. If you ever plan to tile this area, skip this step. Oil based sealants and paint destroy the bonds in the mortar used for tiling.

Autor: Diana Graylor

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Added: November 9, 2009
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Window Cleaning Tips and Tools From a Window Cleaner Number 11, Part 1

When doing a big residential window cleaning job, there is a certain order of operations that I follow. When I say a big job, I mean just that, a 5,000 to 20,000 square foot home. We sometimes call these homes multimillion dollar homes.

The point is they are big and everything in the home is usually worth alot of money. Take it from me- You don't want to have to replace items because of someone breaking something. Usually the bigger jobs do need to be well supervised. You need to be ready to be able to take your time and allow your crew plenty of time. Otherwise, something could get damaged of broken.

Using de-ionized water fed poles will help eliminate some time and work for the outside of the home. The only down side to water fed poles is they cannot be used in the inside of the home. Screens can sometimes be taken off from the inside of the home, but in some cases they come off from the outside and this means they will have to be accessed by ladders.

If the home has tinting on the windows, the tinting must be inspected for bubbles. You have to inspect for bubbles in the tinting because these areas are damaged and the tinting can be pulled away from the window during the process of cleaning, causing further damage to the tinting. These types of windows have to be cleaned by hand with a micro fiber cloth. For more information on window cleaning of large square footage homes, read Window Cleaning Tips and Tools from a Window Cleaner#11 Part #2.

Autor: Ron A White Ron A White
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Added: October 20, 2009
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Window Cleaning Tips and Tools From a Window Cleaner Number 11, Part 2

In my last article, Window Cleaning Tips and Tools from a Window Cleaner #11 Part #1, I shared information about window cleaning in multimillion dollar homes or large square footage homes. I ended talking about tinting and being very careful in the cleaning of the tinting.

The inside cleaning is different from cleaning the outside because the outside can be cleaned with a water fed pole and de-ionized water can be used. This method will save you hours of hard work and time.

The cleaning inside is different and cleaning pads, micro fiber cloths, and t-bars are used for cleaning along with top of the line squeegee equipment and of course special buckets that the 18 inch cleaning pads will fit into for dipping and cleaning so water does not spill. Special furniture coverings and coverings for the floors are also are needed. Although extension poles are used, many different ladders are needed to complete the job as well.

After being removed, the screens need to be labeled using a sticker, cleaned, and put back in the proper room. Not marking or having order with the screens can cost you a lot of time and frustration if you do not know where they belong.

After cleaning the windows or while cleaning the windows, you may find hard water damage. Windows with hard water damage require a special type of cleaning and this needs to be discussed with the client at this time.

After completing the job, the windows are fully inspected and any flaws in the cleaning are re-worked. I have found that to do a perfect job takes time and I and my crew allow at least an hour for touch up. This is how I have built my reputation at being very detailed.

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Added: October 18, 2009
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