Here’s what you oughta know.
What Is an Enzyme Cleaner?
explains Elizabeth Shields, operations manager ofSuper Cleaning Service Louisville.
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“If you accidentally drop buttered toast on the carpet, lipase removes grease and oil.
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Here’s the types of stains they can be used on:
Where to Use Enzyme Cleaners?
Enzyme cleaners are best for these types of laundry messes.
When using an enzyme cleaner on carpet or upholstered surfaces, ensure to vacuum the (dried!)
surface after to restore the crushed pile.
But enzyme cleaners work wonderfully on tough-to-remove pet urine (especially cat urine!
), as the cleaner breaks down the smelly proteins left behind.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms can end up with all kinds of organic stains.
Enzyme cleaners can be applied to bathroom surfaces similarly to upholstered surfaces or carpets.
Don’t forget to disinfect afterward if your stain is fecal, urine, or blood-based.
Tips for Using Enzymatic Cleaners
No, vinegar does not count as an enzymatic cleaner.
Vinegar is actually an acidic cleaner, as it uses acidity to clean, rather than enzymes.
Stir to combine, cover, then let sit in a dark and cool place for a month.
ensure to unscrew the top daily to release any built-up pressure.
Enzyme cleaners typically note that they’re enzyme-based on their label.
