By Clean Customs Carpet Cleaning · Spokane, WA
Tile is more resistant to pet urine than carpet, but it's not immune. Urine can seep into grout lines and — if left untreated — create persistent odor that's hard to eliminate with regular mopping. Here's how to tackle it properly.
The tile surface itself is non-porous, but grout is not. Urine soaks into grout lines and, if not fully cleaned, the uric acid crystals that cause odor remain active — especially in humidity. That's why a regular mop job often doesn't fully solve the problem.
Blot up as much urine as possible with paper towels. Don't let it spread into grout lines. Rinse the area with cold water and dry thoroughly.
Apply an enzymatic cleaner directly to the grout lines — these cleaners break down uric acid at the molecular level rather than just masking odor. Let it dwell for 10-15 minutes, then scrub with a stiff grout brush. Rinse thoroughly and let the area dry completely.
If the odor persists after enzymatic treatment, or if you have a large area affected, professional tile and grout cleaning with hot water extraction can flush urine residue from grout that surface scrubbing can't reach. We also offer pet odor treatment as an add-on to tile cleaning jobs.
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