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How to Clean Up Cat Vomit and Hairball Stains from Carpet
Posted on 12/18/2020 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
We love our cats. And to love cats is to learn how to deal with their hairballs and the mess that comes with them. Cats spend a lot of time grooming and most cats have hairballs at some point. At Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL, we recommend the following ways to clean up hairball stains and will show you how to remove hairballs from carpet.
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Cozy Up to Your Carpet
Posted on 11/6/2020
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family
A cozy carpet can make a home warm and inviting. It provides a soft space for kids to play, a comfy bed for your pets and a nice place to relax after a long day at work. Carpets see lots of foot traffic, dirt and hair that gets embedded into carpet fibers. What does this mean? Carpets can go from looking new and plush to old and worn in a short period of time. It’s no surprise then that your carpets are probably ready for a new look. Here are some tips on how to quickly clean your carpets to get them back to their cozy best.
 
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How to Clean Pandemic Puppy Accidents on Carpet
Posted on 10/6/2020
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Many people adopted a pandemic puppy into their home this year. Even some not-so-young puppies and dogs have made their way into homes and hearts across the country and we are here for it! Pets are great companions, a reason to get out for a walk, and are probably the best office buddies you could ask for.
 
Now that we are months into our new routines, many of which include staying at home, and you’ve done all the hard work of potty training, it may make sense to think about cleaning up those puppy accidents around the house. After all, having a puppy can be rough on carpets. So, what is the best way to clean pet stains and puppy messes? Rent a Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL® carpet cleaner! We recommend cleaning your carpet every six months to maintain your carpet and keep it looking good.
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BISSELL Pet Foundation® Empty the Shelters Event Coming Soon
Posted on 9/4/2020
BISSELL® proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation® and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you rent a Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL carpet cleaning machine, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors, and pet homelessness disappear. Thanks to people just like you, we’ve helped save hundreds of thousands of shelter pets – and we won’t stop until every pet has a home.
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How to Keep Your Home Clean With Pets
Posted on 8/17/2020
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
At Pawsitively Clean, we love our pets. The part of having a pet that we want to make easier is the cleaning. We know that more people would adopt a pet if it were easier to keep the house clean, and that’s important to us. We have some tips below on how to keep the house clean with dogs and cats. With the right routine, you can keep your home clean and fresh, even with pets!
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How to Clean Pet Odor Out of Couches and Upholstery
Posted on 7/10/2020
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
How cute are your pets? The cutest, right? Ours too. And we love snuggling up with them on the couch, in chairs, on the floor or wherever we are in our homes. It’s the best thing about having a pet: the companionship and understanding. The struggle is that every piece of furniture may end up turning into a pet bed. So, what is the best way to keep furniture looking and smelling clean with pets in the home? BISSELL Rental has some products and tips to help you with pet odor removal and pet stain removal from your upholstery and furniture.
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Cleaning Standards for Pawsitively Clean Carpet Cleaners
Posted on 6/23/2020
Pawsitively Clean has always had a rigorous process for cleaning carpet cleaners during our regularly scheduled maintenance visits. However, we have also clarified and updated our cleaning procedures after COVID-19 to provide additional safeguards.
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The Best Pet Carpet Cleaner for Your Pet Messes
Posted on 6/12/2020
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
There are many ways to clean up after pet messes. And shopping for a pet stain remover can be confusing – there are so many options online and in the aisles. Should you get an enzyme-based cleaner or an oxygen-based cleaner? Is a general spray good enough to treat your carpet after an accident? Don’t worry, we will make it easy for you to understand the difference in these spray cleaners so that you can choose the right pet carpet cleaner spray to get the job done.
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Adopting a Pet: Tips for Success
Posted on 2/4/2020
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family
Animal shelters can be a very strange place for pets. New people, animals, smells, and noises can be scary for pets. At Pawsitively Clean, we strive to help BISSELL Pet Foundation® Empty The Shelters and help families adopt a furry family member!
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Have Your Most Productive Long Weekend Yet
Posted on 5/6/2019
Categories: Events and Seasonal
Summer will be here before you know it. Great weather, outdoor fun and a little extra time off work with those three-day holiday weekends. We’re all for spending time outside with family and friends. But, if you do have extra time off, renting a Big Green carpet cleaner to clean your carpet will knock a big chore off your to-do list and freshen up your home during the summer season.
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THE SCIENCE OF STAINS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAT FROM URINATING OUTSIDE THE LITTER BOX
Posted on 11/14/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Common Stains, Cleaning Pet Messes

Sharing your heart and home with a feline family member brings you heaps of amusement, comfort, and joy. Of course, sometimes, life with your four-legged friends also brings you a mess. Whether they’re pushing coffee off the counter or digging through the dirt in your houseplants, your curious cat can cause quite the catastrophe.

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HOW TO GET RID OF DOG URINE STAINS AND PUT A STOP TO RE-MARKING
Posted on 11/14/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Common Stains, Cleaning Pet Messes

Your dog shows his love for you in so many ways, from his wildly wagging tail when you walk through the door to his delighted doggy dance when it’s time for his walk. While it's easy to enjoy your puppy’s adoring (and adorable) antics, some of the ways he shows his affection aren’t quite as cute as others. 

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BISSELL Pet Foundation Works to Ensure Every Pet Has a Home
Posted on 10/10/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
During the season of giving, we want to highlight the amazing work of BISSELL Pet Foundation™! Their mission is to assist animal welfare organizations by helping to reduce the number of pets in shelters and rescues through support of adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping and foster care programs.
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De-Stress with Pets
Posted on 10/5/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
If you have a pet, you know how much light they can bring into your life. And that leads into some other great benefits.
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New Study Finds Four Scents That Can Relax Dogs
Posted on 10/5/2018 by Jen Reeder for Fear Free Happy Homes
Categories: Events and Seasonal
Dogs have up to 220 million scent receptors in their noses, while humans have approximately five million. With such powerful sniffers, it’s no surprise that scents can affect dogs’ behavior and comfort levels. That’s why a team of British researchers decided to study whether essential oils could reduce stress and improve the welfare of dogs in shelters.
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3-Month Home Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners
Posted on 8/31/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family, Events and Seasonal
Owning a pet means a lot of smiles, love and laughter—and hair, dander and messes! Keeping up your home with a four-legged family member is something that can be a weekly maybe even daily job. Even then there are places where the fur flies and you don’t necessarily notice it. Getting to the places below on a quarterly basis is important for the overall upkeep of your home. 
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The Pet Owner’s Semi-Annual Guide to Home Maintenance
Posted on 7/10/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
Everyone has their own home upkeep routine, especially those of us with pets. There may be some spots in your home, however, that can be attended to less frequently. Assigning these tasks to a semi-annual list can help keep every part of your home running smoothly—something every pet owner loves!
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Don’t Worry About Everyday Pet Messes. Let Your Hair—and Fur—Down!
Posted on 6/8/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
Life moves quickly, with so many enjoyable memories made in your home with family, friends and pets.  Birthday parties, family movie nights, new puppies, holiday celebrations…your house and carpets are the stage for them all. Chances are there’s more trapped in your carpets than what you can see, particularly as a pet owner. 
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Monthly Maintenance to Reduce Dirt and Pet Hair
Posted on 4/13/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family
It’s easy to overlook the places in your home where dirt and pet hair can collect. Click here to see Pawstivitely Clean tips for cleaning up. 
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More Joy, Less Mess With the Pawsitively Clean® by BISSELL® Upholstery & Stair Cleaning Tool
Posted on 2/14/2018 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family, Cleaning Large Areas, Cleaning Pet Messes

A four-legged family member adds joy to your life. The Pawsitively Clean accessory tool can be rented along with the machine to ensure that you only remember joy, not stains.

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5 Ways to Celebrate Our Pets
Posted on 6/14/2017 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
We here at Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL decided to come up with our top-5 ways to celebrate our pets.
 
1. A Trip to the Store and a New Toy
Who doesn’t love receiving a present? Pets are the same way. This year, try taking your pet to the store to pick out a new toy. He or she will enjoy playing with everything before finally choosing one and you’ll get a kick out of watching them trot proudly with their new prize.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Our Pets
Posted on 6/14/2017 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
We here at Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL decided to come up with our top-5 ways to celebrate our pets.
 
1. A Trip to the Store and a New Toy
Who doesn’t love receiving a present? Pets are the same way. This year, try taking your pet to the store to pick out a new toy. He or she will enjoy playing with everything before finally choosing one and you’ll get a kick out of watching them trot proudly with their new prize.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Our Pets
Posted on 6/14/2017 by BISSELL
Categories: Events and Seasonal
We here at Pawsitively Clean by BISSELL decided to come up with our top-5 ways to celebrate our pets.
 
1. A Trip to the Store and a New Toy
Who doesn’t love receiving a present? Pets are the same way. This year, try taking your pet to the store to pick out a new toy. He or she will enjoy playing with everything before finally choosing one and you’ll get a kick out of watching them trot proudly with their new prize.
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Muddy Paw Prints and Dirt Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth or paper towels. White materials are recommended because certain dyes may bleed and make the stain worse. Remember not to press down hard on the area when blotting up messes because it can drive the liquid further down into the carpeting and pad.
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Cleaning For Pets and Family
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family, Events and Seasonal
National “Love Your Pet” day is February 20th.  According to National Day Calendar, this day is “set aside to give extra attention to and pamper your pets.” Let’s be real though, most of us obsessive pet owners already dish out a ton of attention on a daily basis. So with this holiday almost upon us, what can we do to show a little extra love? We here at Pawsitively Clean® decided to come up with our top-5 ways to do just that. Read on and share your own ideas on social media using #NationalLoveYourPetDay.
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Basic Carpet Care
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
BISSELL Pawsitively Clean has simplified the deep cleaning process to make having a beautiful carpet manageable, even on the busiest of schedules.Click here to see our suggestions. 

BASIC CARPET CLEANING TIPS

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Basic Carpet Care
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
BISSELL Pawsitively Clean has simplified the deep cleaning process to make having a beautiful carpet manageable, even on the busiest of schedules.Click here to see our suggestions. 

BASIC CARPET CLEANING TIPS

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Pet Feces Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Coming home from a long day to a pet feces mess? Pawsitively Clean has a better clean up method than paper towel.
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How to Remove Fresh Urine Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Remember not to press down hard on the area when blotting up messes. Click here to see more BISSELL Pawsitively Clean steps tips for cleaning pet urine stains.
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How to Remove Dried Urine Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Old urine stains can be difficult to remove, often leaving carpet discolored or lingering odors. BISSELL Pawsitively Clean explains how to remove dried urine stains and odors.
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HOW TO CLEAN PET VOMIT STAINS
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes

Remember not to press down hard on the area when blotting up messes. Click here to see more BISSELL Pawsitively Clean steps for cleaning vomit stains. 

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Muddy Paw Prints and Dirt Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth or paper towels. White materials are recommended because certain dyes may bleed and make the stain worse. Remember not to press down hard on the area when blotting up messes because it can drive the liquid further down into the carpeting and pad.
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Blood Stains
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
Blot up with an absorbent cloth or paper towels. White materials are recommended because certain dyes may bleed and make the stain worse. Remember not to press down hard on the area when blotting up messes because it can drive the mess further down into the carpeting and pad.
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Basic Carpet Care
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
BISSELL Pawsitively Clean has simplified the deep cleaning process to make having a beautiful carpet manageable, even on the busiest of schedules.Click here to see our suggestions. 

 

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What Not to Do When Deep Cleaning
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
Anyone can tell you what to do when deep cleaning, BISSELL Pawsitively Clean has come up with a list of what not to do just to make things a bit easier for you. 
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4 Reasons You Should Deep Clean Before Moving
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
Moving in is exciting, don't let dirty carpets ruin your move-in day. Pawsitively Clean has 4 reasons to clean your new carpets before moving in.
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Why Movers Should Deep Clean Their Carpets
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Large Areas
Planning a move? Pawsitively Clean recommends deep clean your carpets before moving .
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Cleaning For Pets and Family
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family, Events and Seasonal
National “Love Your Pet” day is February 20th.  According to National Day Calendar, this day is “set aside to give extra attention to and pamper your pets.” Let’s be real though, most of us obsessive pet owners already dish out a ton of attention on a daily basis. So with this holiday almost upon us, what can we do to show a little extra love? We here at Pawsitively Clean® decided to come up with our top-5 ways to do just that. Read on and share your own ideas on social media using #NationalLoveYourPetDay.
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Cleaning Hack - How to Remove Pet Hair
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning for Pets and Family
Wish you had a quicker, easier way to remove the pet hair that clings to your carpets, couches, and car seats? Wish granted.
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General Tips for Cleaning Pet Messes
Posted on 12/15/2016
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
  • Before cleaning, test a small, hidden area for colorfastness and examine when dry. For upholstery, only attempt to clean manufacturer's codes "WS" or "W". 
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What Type of Cleaner to Use?
Posted on 12/15/2016 by BISSELL
Categories: Cleaning Pet Messes
  • Enzyme-Action Formulas
    • Work best on organic stains & odors, especially messes like urine that can seep down into carpet padding
    • Enzyme-action breaks down or digests the stain & odor-causing molecules
    • With the right conditions, can stay active until molecules are gone
    • When using be sure to saturate the stain and surrounding areas
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