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Foundation-Level Decontamination · Quoted after inspection

Pet Odor Removal Chicago

Foundation-level decontamination for pet urine and odors. Not a surface treatment — we clean through the entire rug structure.

Text (847) 440-1349 — estimate the same business day.

Full-immersion wash flushing pet-urine contamination from a rug's foundation — Ahmadi Rug, Chicago

Why surface cleaning fails on pet urine

Pet urine soaks through the pile, through the foundation, and pools on whatever surface is under the rug — hardwood, carpet, pad. Topical cleaners mask the smell for a few weeks, then the crystals reactivate and the odor returns.

Foundation-level decontamination handles the problem by submerging the rug, applying enzyme pre-treatment to break down uric-acid crystals, and rinsing the foundation clean. It is the only method that addresses the root of the smell.

Our pet odor removal process — step by step

  1. 01

    Assessment

    UV inspection to map contamination exactly. Surface smell tells us where — not how deep.

  2. 02

    Pre-treatment

    Enzyme application breaks down uric-acid crystals in the foundation. This is the step most cleaners skip.

  3. 03

    Submersion wash

    Full foundation decontamination by cold-water hand wash. The foundation is where the smell lives.

  4. 04

    Neutralisation

    pH-balanced rinse and odor neutralisation. If there is still odor after this step, we repeat.

  5. 05

    Controlled drying

    Flat-dried at room temperature to prevent reactivation of residual odor compounds.

Recent work

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  • Pet Odor Removal 1 — Ahmadi Rug, Chicago
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Common questions

  • Can pet odor be fully removed from a rug?

    In most cases yes, if treated correctly. Surface treatments mask odor temporarily. Full submersion cleaning addresses the foundation where urine crystals accumulate.

  • How much does pet odor removal cost?

    Priced by contamination level and rug size after a free inspection. Severe cases may require a second treatment, quoted separately.

  • How many treatments are needed?

    Usually one thorough treatment is enough. Severe or repeated contamination may require two sessions. We re-inspect after the first pass and tell you honestly.

  • Will cleaning damage the rug?

    No. We use the same conservation-grade process as our standard cleaning, with targeted enzyme pre-treatment. Safe for wool, silk, and natural dyes.

Service area

Serving Chicago and the North Shore

Ahmadi Rug provides pet odor removal for homeowners and interior designers across Chicago and the North Shore. We offer insured pickup and delivery from Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, Glenview, and Skokie — as well as western suburbs including Hinsdale, Oak Park, and Naperville, and the Fox Valley via our St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia drop-off. Insured pickup and delivery is free within 5 miles of our Skokie workshop and $75 round trip beyond.

Most pet odor removal jobs complete within 5-7 business days. Foundation-saturated cases require longer — assessed at intake.

To schedule a pickup from anywhere in our service area, call (847) 440-1349 or submit an estimate request online.

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Tell us about your rug

Free download

The Rug Owner’s Care Guide

10 pages covering fiber care, rotation schedules, spill response, moth prevention, and when to call a professional. Written by Ghorban from 42 years of conservation work.

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