Cleaning the carpet

[sg]

I have a problem, a pigeon has been in and soiled a carpet, and I have brushed out the mess so it looks clean, but the smell of ammonia remains. Is there a particular product and method for cleaning the carpet and getting rid of the smell?

thanks

[alex2403]

I wonder if Fabreze would work. Other than that, use a carpet spray cleaner.

[alex2403]

I've just read another thread where someone wanted to get rid of the smell of wee and was told that baking soda (bicarb?) was a good thing to use. Hope this helps.

[boxtops]

Oust 3 in 1 spray is pretty good, I find it clears the lingering smell of cat wee, should work with pigeon poo.

[sg]

Thanks for your answers, I think I'm going to go for a can of Oust and see what happens.

[B00]

sg- ive told you time and time again...you kill the pigeon FIRST before you (try to) put it in the oven!

PS
'ello stranger
xxx

[Buenchico]

If Oust doesn't work, just head to your nearest branch of Pets at Home and purchase this:
http://www.petsathome...simple-solution-15448
It's guaranteed to kill any 'biological' odours. Don't let the price put you off; you'll find that the bottle will come in handy for all sorts of things, such as when a child throws up over your carpet or when you spill milk onto your car seats.

However if you want to save a couple of quid you could buy this bottle (which is a scented version of the same product, in a smaller bottle):
http://www.petsathome...simple-solution-15468

Chris

[queen 1954]

if all else fails hire a rug doctor from homebase, does a brilliant job on carpets good luck.

[hundreddolla]

A pigeon got in your house? I hope Boris Johnson now calls for a cull on pigeons a la foxes. What if said pigeon had mauled some children?