Start with the right expectations
Simple Solution Home Stain & Odour Remover is an enzyme and Pro-Bacteria formula aimed at pet urine, faeces and vomit on water-safe surfaces. It is not a cover-up fragrance; the label describes it as neutralising odours and breaking down organic residue.
That matters because old accidents often sit deeper than the surface. The supplied directions call for saturating the area and, on carpet, covering twice the size of the mess and soaking the backing and underlay. If you only mist the top fibres, the residue below may stay put.
What the 750ml trigger spray covers
- Simple Solution Home Stain & Odour Remover - Rain Forest 750ml: 750ml trigger spray, suitable for carpets, upholstery, bedding, fabric toys, clothing and other water-safe surfaces. The trigger format lets you saturate a defined area rather than pour, which suits the label's instruction to soak carpet backing and underlay.
Simple Solution Home Stain & Odour Remover - Rain Forest 750ml - Simple Solution Home Stain & Odour Remover - Rain Forest 750ml: Contains fragrance to leave rooms smelling fresh and discourage repeat marking. Useful if the accident has become a habitual spot, not just a one-off spill.
The supported cleaning sequence
Follow the order below; each step comes from the supplied product directions. Do not skip the colourfastness test, especially on upholstery or clothing.
- Remove excess waste: Take away solid or liquid waste before applying the product. This gives the formula direct contact with the stain rather than the bulk of the mess.
- Shake and test for colourfastness: Shake the bottle well, then test on a hidden area of the surface. If the colour shifts or the fabric reacts, stop and do not treat the visible area.
- Saturate the soiled area: Apply enough to soak the stain. On carpet, cover twice the size of the mess and make sure the backing and underlay are saturated, not just the surface fibres.
- Let the enzymes work: Wait for the formula to break down the organic proteins. The label gives a minimum wait of 10 or more minutes; treat that as a floor, not a finish line.
- Blot excess moisture: Use a colour-safe cloth to blot. This removes loosened residue and shortens drying time.
- Dry completely, then vacuum: Allow the area to dry for 24–48 hours, then vacuum thoroughly. Rushing this stage can leave residue or damp backing.
- Rinse away residue: Once dry and the stain and odour are gone, rinse with water and wipe with a clean damp cloth to remove any residue.
Surfaces to treat and surfaces to avoid
- Safe when used as directed: Carpets, upholstery, bedding, fabric toys, clothing and other water-safe surfaces. The formula is described as safe around pets and children when used as directed.
- Not suitable: Leather surfaces. The supplied information explicitly rules leather out.
- Wood flooring: Follow the flooring supplier's recommendations rather than treating wood as a standard water-safe surface.
Handling old stains and repeat marking
For older accidents, the same sequence applies, but saturation and dwell time matter more because the residue has had longer to settle. The label claims the formula works on both new and old stains and odours, so there is no separate old-stain procedure to learn.
If your pet keeps returning to the same spot, the fragrance is intended to discourage repeat marking. That is a cleaning aid, not a training plan; if marking continues, address the underlying cause with your vet or behaviour adviser.
Safety and storage points worth reading twice
Keep the bottle out of reach of children and animals. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. These are label warnings, not optional extras, and they apply even though the formula is described as pet-safe and family-friendly when used as directed.
The supplied information does not give a full list of every material the formula has been tested on. If you are treating an unusual surface, the colourfastness test on a hidden area is your main checkpoint.
