How to Remove Fecal Matter from Carpet
The IICRC recommends that any carpet and pad that has been contaminated with fecal matter from a water loss be replaced. The following steps for cleaning fecal matter are for spots caused by a young child or family pet.
Directions
- Apply Matrix Spot Out undiluted. Tamp and blot with spotting brush and spotting towel.
- Apply Matrix Release undiluted. Tamp and blot with spotting brush and spotting towel.
- Apply Matrix Target Tannin Stain Remover undiluted. Tamp and blot with spotting brush and spotting towel.
- Rinse carpet with water.
- Apply Matrix Bottom Line Odor Eliminator diluted at 32 oz per gallon of water by spraying onto affected area.
Always follow label directions, and never mix product unless specified in the label directions.
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![Matrix® Target Tannin Stain Remover]()
Matrix® Target Tannin Stain RemoverTarget is ideal for removing alkalines and tannin stains, such as coffee, tea, urine, perfume, and others. This acid-side spotter can also be used for correcting browning, dye reversal, and setting fugitive dyes. It is also excellent for removing ice melt residue.
- Acid spotter ideal for correcting browning
- Removes alkalines, coffee, tea, urine, and perfumes
- pH: 0.05–1.0
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Dilute 2–6 ounces per gallon of water
Starting at $9.74
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Matrix® Spot Out SpotterSpot Out is a water-based spotter that removes even the most stubborn oil- and water-based stains fast so you can get on with your cleaning. It's our most popular all-purpose carpet spotter because it works—FAST!
- All-purpose spotter
- Removes oil- and water-based spots
- pH: 8.8
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Ready to use
Starting at $6.91
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Matrix® ReleaseA highly effective pre-spray for heavily soiled, greasy traffic lanes, Release also makes an excellent general-purpose spotter that may be mixed with solvents or water.
- Great pre-spray and spotter
- Removes oil and water combination stains
- pH: 9.5–10.5
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Variable dilutions
Starting at $8.86
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![Matrix® Bottom Line Pet Odor Eliminator]()
Matrix® Bottom Line Pet Odor EliminatorThe live, enzyme-producing bacteria in Bottom Line digest organic waste and destroy urine odors at their source for permanent odor removal. This non-toxic brand stands up to high temperatures and pH without losing effectiveness.
- Provides permanent odor removal
- Uses enzymes to digest organic waste
- pH 7.0–8.5
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Variable dilutions
Starting at $20.13
