Eliminate Deep Pet Odors for Good

Pet odor removal service for Seattle Metro area and Snohomish County homes and rentals

You walk into your Mukilteo home after a day at work and smell the faint but persistent odor of pet urine even though you cleaned the carpet twice. The smell sits deep in the pad and subfloor where cleaning solutions cannot reach. Guests notice it when they visit, and it gets worse when humidity rises. Masking sprays and surface cleaning do not solve the problem because the source is below the visible fibers.

Carpets by Chris Stretching & Repair lifts the carpet, treats the pad and subfloor with odor-neutralizing solutions, and replaces sections if necessary. This method targets the trapped bacteria and uric acid crystals that cause the smell rather than covering them with fragrance. It works in pet-friendly neighborhoods throughout Mukilteo, especially in rentals and homes preparing for sale. When the work is done, the air smells neutral again, and the odor does not return when the weather changes.

Book pet odor removal service in Mukilteo to clear the air and restore comfort in your home.

What the removal process actually does

The technician lifts the carpet to inspect the pad and subfloor, applies an enzyme-based treatment to break down uric acid and bacteria, and allows it to dry completely before reinstalling the carpet. In Mukilteo homes where odor has soaked through to the wood or concrete, the treatment may require multiple applications or pad replacement in the affected area.

After the treatment dries, you no longer smell the odor when you enter the room or run the heat. The enzymes neutralize the compounds rather than masking them, so the problem does not reappear later. Indoor air quality improves, and the room feels more comfortable to occupy.

The service works best when paired with pad replacement or patching if the odor has spread across a large area. It does not include stain removal, carpet stretching, or general cleaning. If the subfloor shows severe saturation or mold, additional work may be needed before the carpet can be reinstalled.

What to expect when scheduling

Homeowners in Mukilteo often ask how long the treatment takes, whether the smell comes back, and what happens if the padding is damaged. These questions come up before booking and help clarify what the service includes.

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How does pet odor get trapped in the pad?
Urine soaks through carpet fibers into the pad and subfloor, where it dries and forms crystals that release odor when moisture is present. Surface cleaning cannot reach these layers, so the smell persists.
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What is the difference between masking and neutralizing?
Masking covers the odor temporarily with fragrance, while neutralizing breaks down the bacteria and uric acid causing the smell. Neutralizing eliminates the source, so the odor does not return.
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Will the odor come back after treatment?
If the enzyme treatment reaches all affected areas and the pad is replaced where needed, the odor does not return. Humidity may reactivate untreated spots, so thorough inspection is required.
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How long does the treatment take to dry?
Enzyme solutions typically need 24 to 48 hours to dry completely, depending on ventilation and humidity levels in the home. The carpet is reinstalled once the treated area is fully dry.
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Can odor be removed without replacing the pad?
Mild odors can sometimes be treated without pad replacement, but severe saturation usually requires removing and replacing the affected padding to fully eliminate the smell.

Carpets by Chris Stretching & Repair serves pet owners and property managers throughout Mukilteo who need to remove deep-set odors from carpet and padding. The enzyme treatment neutralizes the source rather than masking the smell, so your home feels fresh again. Get in touch to schedule pet odor removal and clear the air for good.