Anyone try different odor products or cleaners in this? Due to the new addition to our family, a partially house-trained rescue dog, my brand-new SpotBot is getting a workout. I'd like to try some other cleaners in the machine, namely Out Spot (all-natural pet odor eliminator which is MAGIC) and diluted OxyClean. Has anyone out there tried these--or similar things--and what were your results? Anyone try different odor products or cleaners in this? Due to the new addition to our family, a partially house-trained rescue dog, my brand-new SpotBot is getting a workout. I'd like to try... » Read More Anyone try different odor products or cleaners in this? Due to the new addition to our family, a partially house-trained rescue dog, my brand-new SpotBot is getting a workout. I'd like to try some other cleaners in the machine, namely Out Spot (all-natural pet odor eliminator which is MAGIC) and diluted OxyClean. Has anyone out there tried these--or similar things--and what were your results? « Show Less
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Be sure and wash the lid of the clean tank after each use. I also fill the sink with clean water and vacuum up with the wand until the dirty tank is full to flush out the hose. My experience with an upright is the rubber gaskets can get dried out by the cleaners and cause them to fail. I'd be extra careful if you are experimenting with other combinations.
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I heard that Oxyclean will ruin the hoses in any machine, so I wouldn't use it. I've used the plain Little Green with much success and there's also an oxygen-enhanced booster that's safe for carpet cleaners--forget the name though. The other user's suggestions about white vinegar/water will do the trick too for urine.
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No need to try anything else. I use TKO to clean my pet macaw cage and toys. It does a fabulous job, smells decent and is non toxic. I have been using it exclusively for almost 10 years now. Just my opinion...
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Does the smoke wreak through the floor? I would run the ozonator at overnight and then turn it off and just run the ionizer all of the time to circulate the air. The first Living Fresh Ionizer I purchased was when I lived in Indiana and had a massage therapy business and did a lot of essential oils and pain creams; worked wonderful on the odor as I had many clients with allergies. The last Ionizer (this one), I purchased because I had renters that had 2 dogs I didn't know about and pretty much ruined the cement floor in the sunroom. The stench was awful so after scrubbing the sunroom floor about 5 times, I purchased the ionizer and it took care of it beautifully!! The only other thing I can say is that the ozonator is pretty strong on the lowest setting so you would have to adjust accordingly but I think it would work for you. Maybe you could talk to the person who has the bar below you and suggest he purchase one to help both of you....you surely can't beat the price and its worth a try....If something happens to the one I have, I will buy another!! hope this helps
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I believe the 'ideal' way to apply it is using a spray. failing that I have just poured it on the offending spots (probably overdoing it and soaking the carpet instead!). I just finished my big bottle and am not reordering it because I found that rather than removing the odor it just covers it up with a perfume scent... basically, I am sorry to say that I have yet to find a suitable solution for urine stains or odors.
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When the pet marks it's spot, it's not only the carpet but the padding under the carpet that gets sprayed. Try the water on a little spot first to make sure it won't effect the color( it's strong when it is very fresh, on delicate things I sometimes wait for 5 or 6 min. so its not so strong)), I have had good success with it deodorizing, but I never took up the carpet to treat the padding under it. Remarking, well pets have minds of their own, so I sure couldn't say about that.( cats don't like citrus odor) good luck.
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Melanie is exactly right. I actually called Bissell because my Green Spot Bot retired itself after many years of gallant service and I wanted to know the difference. The woman on the phone told me it was indeed the anti microbal element. I asked what that was since I do have allergies and thought it had something to do with that. She told when the dirt is suctioned up it goes through the element. I decided to save a couple of bucks and go with another with the green spot bot. Who cares about the dirty water. Wear gloves and dump it out.
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As far as I know the color differences correspond to their smell, i.e., green for green apple, but none of them have a very strong smell. I use this cleaner for everything-carpet and furniture cleaning, bathroom, tile, all sorts of stains. I don't even dilute it differently for each job; I just use the Mark on the spray bottle that uses the lowest concentration of cleaner and it does wonders. I'll always have this, Zero Odor and Magic Erasers under my sink and you shouldn't need anything else to keep your home clean!
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Works well. If you still notice a smell you can try a different cleaner. Like vinegar in just the hot water if you still smell 'dog'. :-) Seems like it takes the smell out of ours - we're a two dog family:-)
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The Urine Destroyer bottle recommends spot treatment by undiluted product, soaking. If you used it undiluted in a machine, it might work. You would want to avoid heating the product because it uses enzymes that might be destroyed by heat. But...This company makes a list of related products. Try looking online or at PetSmart for other Nature's Miracle products. My local store (Southcenter) carries 6 or 7 different ones. I have Urine Destroyer, Pet Block, and Hard Floor Cleaner to protect new hardwood floors from an elderly dog who doesn't always make it out on time. All three of these products work great. No problems.
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I can tell you it works on blood sweat and baby spit up. I uses baby oxyclean on baby clothes to get out stains from spit up and diaper explosions and it works every time. Therefore if your pet stain is poop it would be akin to diaper explosion and work well. But this seems to work on all organic stains in general. I have not compared ingredients between reg and baby oxyclean but I would trust either on all organic stains including pet stains. Wash on the hottest temperature the fabric will allow and use the long /dirtiest cycle. Or soak in hot water and oxyclean first if the stain is really bad od not fresh. For urine you could also try soaking the item in Nature's Miracle first. I can tell you it works on blood sweat and baby spit up. I uses baby oxyclean on baby clothes to get out stains from spit up and diaper explosions and it works every time. Therefore if your pet stain is poop it would be akin to diaper explosion and work well. But this seems to work on all organic stains in general. I have not compared ingredients between reg and baby oxyclean but I would trust either on all organic stains including pet stains. Wash on the hottest temperature the fabric will allow and use the long /dirtiest cycle. Or soak in hot water and oxyclean first if the stain is... » Read More I can tell you it works on blood sweat and baby spit up. I uses baby oxyclean on baby clothes to get out stains from spit up and diaper explosions and it works every time. Therefore if your pet stain is poop it would be akin to diaper explosion and work well. But this seems to work on all organic stains in general. I have not compared ingredients between reg and baby oxyclean but I would trust either on all organic stains including pet stains. Wash on the hottest temperature the fabric will allow and use the long /dirtiest cycle. Or soak in hot water and oxyclean first if the stain is really bad od not fresh. For urine you could also try soaking the item in Nature's Miracle first. « Show Less
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Hello Jennifer, this product gets rid of the smell (Really! It doesn't hide the smell, it completely gets rid of it!) and deters the pup from peeing there again. It also gets rid of cat vomit stains. I love this product! It also fades urine stains on carpets and hardwood. Be sure to dilute the solution if you are using a steam machine otherwise the parts you've spot cleaned will be cleaner looking than the rest of your rugs/carpet. It's a life saver! I can invite people over and not have to worry about the smell because there is none!! And the product itself has such a mild clean scent that doesn't overpower the atmosphere
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I don't have dogs that "mark", however, Simple Solution Extreme Stain Remover has always removed every pet stain completely. Just follow the instructions. It also helps to get to the accident immediately, but this product works on older stains very well. Simple Solution has a clean, fresh, very pleasant scent. Not at all over powering.
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I've not used soda/seltzer water on urine stains/smells. I do know that Fizzion doesn't "fizz" really, and that it is the only product I've ever used in some 30+ years of having cats that takes out the nasty scent from "accidents." I love it. I have three females who hate each other, and I don't know what I would do without Fizzion right now (maybe lose my mind?).
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My experience with the Litter Maid Elite has not been good. My old one worked really well, but this one does such a poor job that I ended up having to clean out the litter box as much as a non-automatic one. I found a couple of other self-cleaning ones on Amazon, but haven't ordered one yet. I'm sorry I couldn't recommend a specific one, but maybe someone else can. I hope you find one soon.
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I think that's more of a issue of what cleaning liquid you use. If the odor is still there, so is the urine (you just can't see it - sorry). I've used this with the pet stain cleaner that came with it and I don't detect an odor anymore. I loaned the cleaner and the cleaning solution to my neighbor and she says the odor in her house is gone, too. YMMV
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Frankly, I've only used it in the litter box, and to freshen the room it is in. I turn to Nature's Miracle for the serious stuff, since this isn't meant as a "cleaner" per se, just an odor eliminator. But even Nature's Miracle, like the comments below suggest about PA, needs to soak all the way into wherever the urine is, AND then dry properly. You may have to lift up the carpet to do so. I've heard some folks say that if it gets into the cement or wood below, it can be hard to completely eliminate the smell, no matter what product you use.
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Hi KL, this should work but you may want to use a PreTreat on the stains first. Enzyme action cleaners work well with oil so try the BISSELL 35L6 Enzyme Action Pet Stain and Stink Remover, 22-Ounce on the stain first then use a deep cleaner like the SpotLifter 2x to remove the stain.