Carpet and Cats: the hairball dilemma

What IS That On The Carpet?

If you've got a kitty, you probably have found cute little presents left on your rugs and carpets -- hairballs. Those little gifts leave a lasting impression, from the bile and coloring in their food. If you need help getting those ugly spots out of your carpets and rugs, call All-Star Chem-Dry for spot-free floors.


(Left) This is Fireball, our resident hairball hacker, relaxing in the swing after killing harmless rodents and snakes.

Why do cats hack up these little gems? If you do little online search, you'll find a hilarious page with animated visuals --and readers' advice for avoiding hairballs. For some cats, the brand of food is a problem, and too much wet food can cause upchuck in general.

Various hairball remedies include lots of brushing, pills, special food, adding pumpkin to the food or baby food, even mayonnaise and catnip are recommended. Who knew?

Will it leave a mark?

Whatever the cause, you don't need cute colored stains all over the floors. Try some of our Chem-Dry World Famous Spot Remover -- found at The Home Depot for only $4.95. It really, really works on spots and stains.

If you are not getting it out with the Chem-Dry spotter, it may be time for a deep cleaning session and most importantly, a new coating of stain resistance on the carpet. Call us for a free quote and we will be right there!


What's it gonna cost me?

We have some great specials and we love animals too. So don't be afraid. Pick up that phone and call 770-443-1800, and we'll give you a great deal!

If you also have spots from cat pee -- we can take care of that too. We use a black light, and our nose to find all the spots.

Just like on CSI, you can't hide the evidence! Cat (or other creature) urine will fluoresce bluish-white under the black light in most cases, allowing us to put the Pet Urine Removal Treatment directly on the areas that need it.

The P.U.R.T. will saturate the pad and carpet, to awaken and then kill the urine beasties. At first, it may actually smell worse as it activates -- then begin to get better until the urine is completely gone. Within 24-48 hours, the smell should be gone.

P.U.R.T. is on special for one free quart applied for every 3 quarts purchased. Call us for a free black light inspection during your carpet cleaning and we will show you exactly what's on the rugs and furniture.