Removing Pups Yellow Stain discoloring Persian Carpet

2 months ago

last modified: 2 months ago

The pic tells the sad story. Our puppy peed, and others( dd’s dogs , d.sons) followed. Its a once $$$ antique Persian, and once loved by me. I tried all the usuals…nada. In desperation, today I poured undiluted bleach on the yellow, Again, nada. I’m at a loss. Anyone?

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cat_ky
2 months ago
I would call a cleaning service and ask them. Please dont put any more bleach on it, that could be a total disaster, and the rug could litterally fall apart. A rug dealer may also be able to help you with what to use. It is a beautiful rug. I hope you can get it clean enough to use again.
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Sherry8aNorthAL
2 months ago
Find the best rug cleaner in your area. Take the rug to them and tell them what the stain is. They have better solutions thsn you can buy. Learned the hard way and lost a rug I loved doing diy.
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martinca_gw sunset zone 24
Original Author
2 months ago
Yep. Took tug away. Nada for $400. But, ty.. I do appreciate you replies.
Sydney Floor Cleaning
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
Unfortunately, the bleach probably made things worse rather than better. On a genuine Persian rug, urine usually isn't just a surface stain—it can permanently affect the dyes and fibers, especially if it's been there for a while or happened multiple times.

At this point, I'd stop trying more DIY products because every new chemical can make the damage harder to fix. A professional rug washing company that specializes in Persian or Oriental rugs is your best bet. They have immersion washing and stain treatments that aren't available to consumers. They may not be able to remove the discoloration completely, but they often improve it much more than home treatments can.

If the yellow color is actually dye damage rather than a stain, cleaning alone won't fix it. In some cases, rug restoration specialists can re-dye the affected area, although that's usually only worth it for valuable antique rugs.

For the future, an enzymatic pet urine cleaner works much better than bleach or regular carpet cleaners because it breaks down the urine proteins and helps prevent other pets from marking the same spot again. If the stain has soaked deep into the fibres, it may also be worth getting advice from professionals likeFloor Cleaning Sydney, as they deal with pet stains and odour removal using specialised cleaning methods.

I know it's heartbreaking with an antique rug. I'd definitely get an opinion from a rug restoration specialist before giving up on it—I've seen some pretty amazing restorations, even when they didn't get the rug back to 100%. In cases like this, getting the rug assessed before trying more DIY treatments is usually the safest option..
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oncape
last month
Do you have the "little green cleaning machine" Bissell?