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Pet Urine Rug Cleaning in San Diego

Pet urine rug cleaning at Zeytounian Rugs treats the whole rug, not just the surface stain you can see. As third-generation rug care specialists, we use hands-on, full-immersion cleaning methods at our Kearny Mesa facility to thoroughly treat rugs affected by pet urine.

A single pet accident can penetrate much deeper than the surface. Urine can travel through the pile and into the foundation of the rug, where urine salts and odor-causing contaminants can remain. Surface cleaning may not reach this deeper contamination, which is why odors can sometimes return even after a rug appears clean.

Our pet urine decontamination process is designed to address contamination throughout the rug. We pre-treat affected areas to help break down urine deposits before thoroughly washing and rinsing the entire rug. Our cleaning methods are carefully selected based on the rug’s fibers, dyes, construction, and condition, including wool, silk, and other delicate natural fibers.

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The facts, in brief

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is a family-owned rug cleaning and repair company founded in 1956.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans and restores Oriental, Persian, Turkish, wool, and silk rugs in San Diego, California.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair washes every rug by hand at its Kearny Mesa storefront at 7343 Ronson Road, Suite U.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair is run by the third generation of the Zeytounian family, brothers Alexander and Anthony.

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair cleans rugs through a nine-step full-immersion wash rather than surface steam cleaning.

San Diego Pet Stain and Odor Removal Specialists

Pet urine odor is rarely just a surface problem. Urine can penetrate through the pile and into the foundation of a rug, leaving behind urine salts and odor-causing contaminants that surface cleaning may not fully reach. When humidity or moisture is present, those residues can contribute to odors returning.

At Zeytounian Rugs, our pet urine treatment is designed to address contamination throughout the rug rather than simply masking odors with fragrance. Rugs are thoroughly treated before undergoing our full-immersion washing and rinsing process, helping flush contaminants from deep within the rug while also addressing visible pet stains.

Why Pet Urine Rug Cleaning Needs Full Immersion

Vacuuming, spot cleaning, and surface extraction can be helpful for surface-level issues, but pet urine often penetrates deeper into the rug’s foundation. This is especially important with hand-knotted rugs, where contamination can reach the fibers, knots, and foundation beneath the pile.

Our full-immersion rug cleaning process allows us to treat and thoroughly rinse the entire rug rather than cleaning only the surface. For rugs affected by pet accidents, we perform a specialized urine decontamination treatment before washing to help break down and flush out urine residues and odor-causing contaminants.

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How Pet Urine Affects Different Rug Fibers

Urine does not behave the same way in every material. The fiber, the dyes, and the way a rug is built all change how deep an accident travels and how it has to be treated. We identify each of these before any water touches the rug.

We decontaminate every type of area rug and specialize in oriental and handmade pieces, including Persian, silk, viscose, Chinese, Kilim, Caucasian, Moroccan, Turkish, Indian, and machine-made rugs.

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Persian Rugs

Hand-knotted wool and silk over a cotton foundation is exactly the kind of base urine loves to settle into, and the vegetable and synthetic dyes in Persian rugs can bleed if a decontamination soak is done carelessly. We test every Persian rug for colorfastness first, set water temperature and pH to match, then treat and wash so the salts flush out while the pile, foundation, and colors stay protected.

Oriental Rugs

Turkish, Chinese, Indian, Afghan, Pakistani, Moroccan, and Caucasian rugs each carry their own fiber, dye, and weave, and a flat-weave holds an accident very differently than a densely knotted pile rug. We identify origin and construction before treating any urine, because a thin tribal Kilim flat-weave needs a lighter, more controlled soak than a heavy Bokhara or Beni Ourain that can absorb far more liquid.

Wool Rugs

Wool’s natural lanolin gives it some resistance, but urine that sits long enough saturates the base and can leave a permanent yellow cast and a smell that never fully airs out. Full immersion lifts the salts and restores the wool without shrinkage or matting. In-home steam cleaning tends to drive urine deeper and set the odor with heat, which is one more reason we decontaminate wool at our facility.

Silk Rugs

Silk is the least forgiving fiber when an accident happens. The fibers are very fine, the dyes are delicate, and an aggressive spot cleaner can leave a mark worse than the urine itself. We treat silk with gentle low-pH solutions and carefully controlled moisture, never heat or high pressure, so the odor is removed while the luster, drape, and fine detail survive intact.

Viscose, Bamboo Silk & Custom Designer Rugs

Urine hits viscose and bamboo silk harder than any other fiber. Both are cellulose, so they yellow the moment moisture reaches them, and plenty of custom designer pieces use them. These are the pieces most often ruined by a well-meaning blotting attempt at home. We use tightly controlled moisture and specialist technique to decontaminate them safely, and can often reverse the cellulosic browning an accident has already caused.

Synthetic & Machine Made Rugs

Polypropylene, nylon, and polyester resist staining better than natural fibers, but urine still passes straight through to the backing and pad, where the odor lives on long after the surface looks clean. Our full soak reaches that backing and flushes the odor out from underneath, leaving the pile refreshed and the backing unharmed. Even an inexpensive machine-made rug comes back genuinely odor-free from a facility wash in a way an in-home clean cannot match.

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Our Full Immersion Urine Decontamination Process

Urine removal is layered on top of our full nine step immersion wash process, so the steps below are the ones that make decontamination different. Between the soak and the drying, your rug still receives the complete hand washing, rinsing, and finishing described on our washing page.

1. Pre-Inspection

Every rug starts with an inspection. We locate the urine-affected areas, many of which are invisible on the surface, note the fiber, dyes, and any pre-existing damage or color runs, then measure the rug and give you a free estimate. Finding the full extent of the contamination early is what lets us treat every affected area, including the spots that never show on the surface.

2. Deep Dry Soil Removal From Area Rugs

Before any water, the rug is dusted with a vibration process that shakes dry soil and crystallized urine debris out of the foundation. Dried salts break loose far more easily while they are still dry, so removing them first makes the decontamination that follows much more effective.

3. Full Urine Decontamination Soak

This is the heart of the service. The rug is soaked in a natural, non-toxic solution that breaks urine salts down at a molecular level so they can be flushed out with no residue. Because the whole rug is submerged, the treatment reaches the crystals locked in the foundation that surface extraction can never touch. Heavier contamination simply gets a longer, more thorough soak.

4. Controlled Area Rug Drying

Excess water and any last dissolved salts are spun out in a professional rug centrifuge, which removes most of the moisture from deep in the foundation, something air drying alone cannot do. The spin also flushes the rug one final time.

The rug then dries on racks in a monitored space with proper airflow and humidity control so it dries level from edge to edge. Even drying on a urine-treated rug heads off shrinkage, browning, and dye movement, and it never gives a mildew smell the chance to start. For smells that have nothing to do with pets, from storage must to smoke, see our rug odor and musty smell removal service.

5. Final Area Rug Inspection & Delivery (or Pickup)

We check that the odor is gone, every treated area is clean, and nothing remains in the fibers. Once the rug passes that final check, it gets a last vacuum and is rolled for the trip home. We deliver it back to your door anywhere in San Diego County, or hold it at the shop if you dropped it off.

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Testimonials from Our Clients

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Marcia Sorini

5 days ago

Zeytounian Rug Cleaning and Repair have been my go to rug cleaners for the past 25 years. Kind, courteous, timely and through. My rugs are beautiful and will last forever with the care the Zeytounian family gives them. Call them now!?♥️♥️♥️

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia. Twenty five years of rugs between us is something we don't take lightly. Looking after them so they outlast all of us is the whole idea. We appreciate you saying so.

Reid Perry

5 days ago

Friendly, professional, hardworking brothers. Had two chinese ivory wool rugs cleaned. One large one smaller. One with a few spots i did not think they could get out, but they did. Very pleased. Would highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Reid. Ivory wool is unforgiving, so spots on it are the ones people assume are permanent. Glad we could prove otherwise on both. We appreciate the recommendation.

Vincent Carson

6 days ago

Knowledgeable, hardworking, kind, and professional. What else can I say.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vincent. That's plenty to say, and we appreciate you taking the time.

patricia arbaugh

7 days ago

I had three rugs cleaned and service was outstanding! Very professional and personable. My rugs look brand new! Repaired fringe on one of my rugs and did an excellent job. Pick up and drop off is so convenient! Would highly recommend!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Patricia. Fringe repair is slow work and it's the detail most people notice afterwards, so it's good to hear it came out right. Glad the pickup and drop off made it easy. Three rugs at once is our favourite kind of day.

Krisg123

1 week ago

You never know who you’ll encounter when searching Google for a professional service, but these brothers were an incredible find! They are among the kindest, most efficient, and trustworthy service professionals I’ve ever met. They treated our rug as if it were their own and completely eliminated every sign of staining. Thank you so much for the outstanding service. I’ll gladly recommend you to anyone in need of professional rug cleaning!

Response from the owner:Thank you. Picking a rug cleaner off a search result is a leap of faith, so we're glad it paid off. Treating a rug like it's our own is the only way we know how to do it. We appreciate the recommendation.

Christian Castrellon

1 week ago

We had a rug that had dog urine on it. Took it in on a Thursday and the entire rug was ready by Monday. Extremely quick turn-around time. They pick up rugs as well if you make an appointment which I will be utilizing in the future at this establishment.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Christian. Pet accidents need to be dealt with properly rather than quickly, so getting both on that one felt good. The pickup service is there whenever you need it, just give us a ring to book it in.

David Erb

1 week ago

This was the best rug cleaning experience that we’ve had, we’ll absolutely be back again for the excellent results & customer service!!

Response from the owner:David, thank you for the review and trusting us with your rug! We look forward to working with you again

Dewey & Sue Bowen/McMillan

1 week ago

Zeytounian did an excellent job cleaning our rugs for a good price. Anthony & Alex were very helpful and quick to respond. They made the whole process easy and even identified the origin and patterns on our rugs. We highly recommend them and will definitely use their services again.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the review guys! Always a pleasure doing business!

Dev Sethi

2 weeks ago

Superb service. Excellent communication. I was referred to get two large rugs cleaned. One wool , one synthetic blend. The shop arranged pick up, full deep cleaning, and return installation. Anthony was always easy to reach and quick to respond. We are very happy with the results. I highly recommend them for all of your carpet and rug cleaning needs. I will definitely use them again.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dev. A wool rug and a synthetic blend need different handling, so it's good to hear they both came back the way you hoped. Glad the pickup and return install went smoothly as well. We appreciate the recommendation. Anthony

Katherine Yarborough

3 weeks ago

Nice guys to work with. They do a great job cleaning filthy Persian carpets (recommend that you watch a couple of their U-tube videos regarding how they do this). Added plus, they are great about answering their phones!

Response from the owner:Hi Katherine, thanks so much for the 5 stars! Persian rug cleaning takes precise, dedicated care, so we’re thrilled you're happy with the results. It's awesome to hear you enjoyed our YouTube videos, too! We always strive to be easy to reach, so whenever you need carpet or rug services again, we're just a phone call away.

David Martin

3 weeks ago

Reliable, professional, courteous and great cleaning job on special rug. Recommended.

Response from the owner:David, thank you for the review and for trusting us with your beautiful handmade rug from Nepal!

Teri Wikesjo

3 weeks ago

My carpets hadn’t been cleaned in 20 years. They all came back looking like new. They were so helpful and professional. I highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Teri! See you next time!

Maura Kelly Barcelona

3 weeks ago

Excellent customer service and super convenient. These guys know what they’re doing! And the prices are super reasonable. 10/10 recommend

Response from the owner:Wow, Maura, your kind words made our day! We absolutely love helping keep area rugs fresh and spotless, and it's amazing to hear you enjoyed our service and pricing. Our team is always here to make life easier for you - come back anytime or let us know if you have more rugs that need sprucing up! Share us with your friends for the same great experience!

susan halenza

4 weeks ago

These 2 brothers are the best:professional,especiallynice to work with,compliant with customer wishes ,the cleaned rugs look great. I have also bought rugs from them that were very special also.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your rugs! We love working with wonderful customers like you and it means a lot to hear you felt comfortable and happy with both our rug cleaning and our collection. Your appreciation makes our day brighter. If you ever want to browse new arrivals or need another cleaning, we're always here to help.

Michael Sheehan

4 weeks ago

Zeytounian brothers over delivered on cleaning a Moroccan rug that my pets cherished as a potty pad! Guys are legit & price was better than quoted. 3 words “utilize their services “ thanks guys!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael! Knowing that your beloved rug is now spotless and back in action makes our day - even happier to hear our pricing worked out better than expected. We’re always up for turning rug disasters into happy endings, so if you or your furry friends need a hand again, just give us a shout. We’re here to help keep your home fresh and inviting!

Debra

4 weeks ago

The Zeytounian brothers were easy to work with. I found to be trustworthy and the derbies to be reasonably priced. Service was excellent. The large oriental rug came back with more brilliant colors too ! I recommend anyone who needs cleaning of precious and beautiful rugs to go with the Zeytounian brothers.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Debra, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you found our service trustworthy and reasonably priced, and that your oriental rug looks brilliant. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again.

Debbie Smith

4 weeks ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for trusting us with your area rug cleaning, Debbie! We’re thrilled you found our pricing reasonable and hope your freshly cleaned rug adds extra comfort to your home. Your feedback really brightens our day. If you ever need another refresh or have any friends who could use our service, we’d love to help again!

Geneva Lake

1 month ago

Thank you to the Zeytounian brothers for doing such a fantastic job on my Persian rugs. Great people. I'll definitely be back!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Geneva, for your wonderful review! We're delighted you were happy with your Persian rugs and our service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Zeytounian Rugs!

Sarah F

1 month ago

I was honestly so nervous to get my Persian rug cleaned. It was a wedding gift from my grandma, so it holds a very special place in my heart, and the thought of handing it over to someone else made me super anxious. From the very start, though, the team put my mind completely at ease. Before they even touched it, they asked thoughtful, expert questions like what region the rugs were originally from, which immediately showed me how deeply they understand their craft. You can tell they genuinely care about the history and integrity of the textiles they handle. When I got it back, their work completely exceeded my expectations. My rug looked brand new. I couldn't be happier with the results, and I will 100% be bringing all my future rugs back to them!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Sarah, for trusting Zeytounian Rugs with your special rug and for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear our care and expertise put you at ease and that you’re so happy with the results. We look forward to helping with your rugs in the future!

Kevin Casillo

1 month ago

We have trusted Zetounian Rug Cleaning and repair on several Chinese, Afghanistan, Moroccan and Persian rugs many times over the years. Not just expert cleaning, but repairs as well. Their skill and attention to detail is exemplary. Impeccable service coupled with endless generational knowledge of specific carpet materials, age and origin of each piece Are there others, of course there are, would I use the other guy, nope, not a chance, these boys are the best! Whether they like it or not, they are stuck with us for life.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kevin, for your wonderful review and your loyalty over the years! We truly appreciate your trust in Zeytounian Rugs and are delighted to be your go-to for rug cleaning and repairs. We're always here to care for your cherished rugs!

Deborah Krongard

1 month ago

I love Zeytounian! They are the best combination of professionalism and great customer service. I have brought them six or seven rugs and not only do they do an amazing job cleaning them, but they also can tell you the story of the rug's origins, etc. They do pick-ups at your home if needed and they are also lovely people - friendly and kind. I highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thanks Deborah, this means a lot! Always glad to see you and your rugs. See you next time.

L Austell Slayter

1 month ago

Such professional and personal care. They make you feel like you're part of the family. Amazing rug knowledge

Response from the owner:Thank you, we really appreciate it. Glad you felt at home with us.

tracy stijacic

1 month ago

I had such a wonderful experience with Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair. I especially appreciate that they are a family-owned business. Brothers, Anthony and Alex were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly take great pride in their work and their family’s business. I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve owned my rugs for about 25 years and had never had them professionally cleaned. These rugs are very special to me, and the results were honestly shocking—in the best way. They look absolutely amazing, and the colors and details have come back to life. I can’t believe I had actually considered getting rid of them. I’m so grateful for the care Anthony and Alex took with my rugs and that I’ll now be able to enjoy them for another 25 years. I would highly recommend Zeytounian Rug Cleaning & Repair to anyone looking for knowledgeable and genuinely kind professionals.

Response from the owner:Tracy, thank you so much for this! Anthony and Alex had a great time working on your rugs. We could tell how much those pieces mean to you after 25 years, and that kind of care makes our job the best. So glad we could bring them back to life, and here's to the next 25 years. Come see us anytime!

Karen Renberg

1 month ago

We have had our area rugs cleaned several times. They look fabulous after they are cleaned. We wouldn't use any other cleaning service.

Response from the owner:Thanks so much Karen. It means a lot that you keep coming back to Zeytounian Rugs for your area rug cleaning here in San Diego. We love seeing those rugs come back to life and we appreciate your loyalty more than you know.

Bettina Pedersen

1 month ago

Zeytounian Rugs was amazing! They explained the process for cleaning the rug, listened to me talk about how the rug fit into our decor and how much we loved our rug (even though it was machine made), and they did an absolutely beautiful job of cleaning and repairing it with brand new fringe. Their work is superb, and I would recommend them to anyone needing to have a rug cleaned and/or repaired.

Response from the owner:Bettina, this one made our day. Didn't matter to us that the rug was machine made. It mattered to you, and that's the whole point. New fringe plus a full clean can bring an older rug right back, and yours came out beautiful. Thanks for trusting Zeytounian Rugs with something you clearly love. Anyone in San Diego who needs a rug cleaned or repaired, send them our way.

Pet Urine Rug Cleaning Questions

Why does the urine smell come back after I clean the spot myself?

Sprays and rented machines only reach the top of the pile. The uric acid crystals bonded to the foundation stay put, and they wake up again whenever the air turns damp. Until those salts are dissolved and flushed out, the odor keeps returning.

Can you remove old, set-in pet urine odor from a rug?

Yes, in most cases. An older accident means more crystallized salts in the foundation, so the rug simply gets a longer decontamination soak. Because the whole rug is submerged, the treatment keeps working until the salts release.

Is the urine treatment safe for wool, silk, and delicate dyes?

We test every rug for colorfastness before it touches water. The soak itself uses natural, non-toxic solutions that stay gentle on wool, silk, and natural dyes. If a dye shows any sign of running, we switch to a gentler alternate method.

How do you find accident spots I cannot see once the rug reaches your San Diego workshop?

That is what the pre-inspection is for. We examine the whole rug before washing and locate every urine-affected area, including contamination that never shows on the surface. Treating all of it is what keeps the odor from coming back.

Do you pick up urine-affected rugs across San Diego County?

Yes. Pickup and delivery are available across San Diego County, or you can drop your rug off at our Kearny Mesa facility and collect it once the wash is done.

Where Pet Urine Sits, and What Each Method Actually Reaches

Pet urine in a rug, by depth
	Vacuuming and spot cleaning	Full immersion wash
How deep it reaches	The top of the pile only	Through the pile, the foundation knots and the backing
The deposits	Hardened salt deposits stay in place	A natural, non toxic pre-treatment breaks the salts down at a molecular level so they release cleanly
Odor	Trapped odor remains in the foundation	Nothing is left behind to smell
Damage over time	Deposits can corrode dyes and weaken the weave	The cause is removed rather than covered
Dog and cat accidents	Treated at the surface	Handled the same careful way, whatever the animal

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Drop your rug off, or we can pick it up. Our shop is at 7343 Ronson Rd Ste U in Kearny Mesa, open Monday to Friday 9 to 4 and Saturday 9 to 2. The same freeway runs our pickup vans make work in reverse: Highway 52 from the coast, Interstate 805 from the South Bay, and Interstate 15 from inland North County, roughly twenty to thirty-five minutes from most of the county.

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