Take Your Dog to Work Day! (June 24th)

FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK -
Providing solutions to your stain & odor situations!

By Julie Dunn
Customer Service




Friday, June 24th is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Before lugging your 90 lb. Pit Bull to the office, it's best to first get the approval of your employer and co-workers. Consideration needs to be taken regarding allergies, the animal's temperament and your co-worker's tolerance towards animals. You will also want to make sure your job is one that is suited for animals and no harm will come to your pet, co-workers, visitors, or delivery personnel (UPS/FedEx). For instance, I did not know that my Jack Russell, Britney, had an attitude towards men in uniform (as most females do)! Having doggie treats on hand when visitors arrive has a great calming effect on everyone involved!
Working together as a team with your co-workers when considering this day will alleviate a lot of your questions and anxiety. You will want to discuss your pet's temperament, ability to interact with other animals and people.
Do you have the ability to take your dog outside to relieve them? What if your dog has an accident? No one wants to smell that while at work! But if it does, KIDS N PETS All Purpose Stain & Odor Remover will permanently remove the dog urine odor and no one will ever know that you took your dog work! KIDS 'N' PETS Dog Deodorizer & Dander Remover will also help greatly in eliminating unwanted "doggie" odors.
Are any of your co-workers allergic to pet dander? If so, there are products available to alleviate dog dander, such as KIDS 'N' PETS Dog Deodorizer & Dander Remover.
Take Your Dog to Work Day was designed to bring enlightenment and joy to your everyday tasks. We hope the day brings as much joy to you as it does at our office!

To see what others have to say on the subject, visit www.takeyourdog.com and http://potomac.patch.com.

RIDDING YOUR SOFA OF URINE ODORS (and other unpleasant stains & odors)

FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK -
Providing solutions to your stain & odor situations!

By Julie Dunn
Customer Service




One of the busiest places in my home is my sofa. With kids, grandkids, an assortment of pets and friends, there is always someone or something perched upon my couch!
If you've had the unfortunate experience of one or more of these inhabitants spilling a drink, blowing a diaper or the inevitable pet accident, you know how horrible it can be to clean. A sofa is full of nooks and crannies that hide things you may not want to know about. Let us know what you find in or on your couch on Facebook!
Before you use KIDS 'N' PETS on your sofa, you will want to check the manufacturer's label to see if water-based products are safe to use. This will be represented by the letter 'W' on the label. Visit our Q&A Section for more on manufacture labels.
To remove stains, wipe up as much of the stain as possible and then saturate the stain with KIDS 'N' PETS. Let the enzymes in KIDS 'N' PETS work for 10 minutes before wiping away the stain with a clean cloth. Older stains may have to be soaked for one hour or more for complete removal or you may need to repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
To remove odors, thoroughly saturate the affected area. Remove the cushions, if possible, and pour KIDS 'N' PETS directly into the crevices of the sofa. If the cushions need to be treated, soak them and lean them up against the sofa or wall in order to get the best air circulation. In order to completely remove the odor, you want to get the enzymes to where the odor causing elements are. Any elements left untreated will continue to smell. Leave the sofa and cushions to dry naturally and completely. The odors will fade as KIDS 'N' PETS dries.
With cat urine odor you may need to reapply KIDS 'N' PETS to the affected area. Cat urine is one of the more challenging odors to remove.
To keep your sofa fresh between cleanings, use KIDS 'N' PETS Deodorizer. It contains the same unique enzymes that are found in KIDS 'N' PETS Stain & Odor Remover. It will not just leave your sofa smelling fresh and clean, it will permanently remove all biodegradable elements. How nice would it be to know your family and friends are sitting on a truly clean sofa, not a sofa that just smells clean?
Please be sure to check our website for other great ideas on using KIDS 'N' PETS around the home.
Best Regards, Julie

Red Dirt is no match for KIDS 'N' PETS!

FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK -
Providing solutions to your stain & odor situations!

By Julie Dunn
Customer Service



I receive calls daily from customers praising KIDS 'N' PETS Stain & Odor Remover and how it has impacted their life. Rarely do I receive two calls within an hour of each other from different areas of the country regarding Red Dirt!
My first caller was a woman from Georgia who had purchased KIDS 'N' PETS Stain and Odor Remover to clean up after her Pomeranian messes. Her daughter was reading the label and mentioned to her mom that KIDS 'N' PETS could be used as a laundry pre-wash. As a mom, she had spent years combatting the red dirt on her children's white socks, she decided to give KIDS 'N' PETS a try. She was so excited at the result that she just had to call and share. The socks came out as white as they were when first purchased. She desperately needed to tell someone, but was afraid to call her friends as they might run down to their local retailer, buy up the entire inventory and leave her with no KIDS 'N' PETS!
Within the hour, I received a call from a gentleman in North Carolina. Unbeknownst to him, his wife insists on having beige carpet in a territory covered with red dirt. He claims that if it wasn't for KIDS 'N' PETS he would have had to replace the carpet on his stairs, which is an expense he does not want to incur. KID 'N' PETS was able to remove all of the red dirt stains from his staircase, leaving his carpet looking new again.
Not only do I have the pleasure of hearing great stories like these, I also receive a bit of a geography lesson about our great country! If you live in an area blessed with red dirt, be assured that KIDS 'N' PETS Stain and Odor Remover is the solution to your red dirt issues
Please continue to call with your great stories. We also want to hear from you if you have an unfavorable experience with KIDS 'N' PETS. Our goal is to make your experience a positive one, regardless of the situation. We are your solution to your stain and odor situations.
And please don't be afraid to tell your friends! They will love you for it!
Best Regards, Julie

et Partner of the Month - Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary

Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary is KIDS 'N' PETS' featured Pet Partner for May. We normally conduct brief interviews with our partners to gain a better understanding of their organization and have them provide pet training tips ranging from what type of pet to adopt to how to remove urine odors. After talking with Morning Starr we learned about two great programs they are working on and thought it would be great to feature programs in a blog post instead!
KIDS 'N' PETS spoke with Fran Freedman, President & Co-Founder of Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary about the programs they have available to pet owners in need.
The Food Assistance Program has helped people all over the USA in need of pet food. They just sent 30 LBS of ferret food to a retired Veteran who is on a fixed income and faced a decision between paying bills or feeding his ferrets. He lives in Washington State and Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary is located in Arizona! Fran says "We sent the ferret food right to his door. It was easy to just order the needed food online and have it sent right to peoples' doors." They also gave 60 LBS of cat food and 50 LBS of dog food to a local rescue in need. In these tough economic times they are working hard to answer the call of temporary help with food for any kind of animal. Fran explains "Some people just need a little help and we want to be there".
The SNAP program helps to assist with the spaying or neutering of dogs and cats in the Northern Arizona area. From December 2010 to today they have assisted with 88 spays and neuters. They pay an amount towards the spay or neuter to make it more affordable. If the pet owner is a senior then they tend to pay even more or most times cover almost all of the cost. They know most seniors are on a fixed income but are adopting animals as companions in their later years.
These are two great programs Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary is working on to help pet owners in need. If you would like to learn more, visit their website www.morningstarr.org or contact Fran at fran@morningstarr.org or by phone at 928-821-2420.

New Label

Recently we have updated the KIDS 'N' PETS label in celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary!
The changes are not that noticeable but in a side by side comparison so you can see the differences!
Find 10 differences between the old and new label and be entered to win a Free Bottle of KIDS 'N' PETS! Email your 10 label differences to sales@paramountchemical.com, contest ends 5/11/11 at 11:59 PST.
Good Luck!

New Label

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Old Label

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Talking with Shelter Hearts

Shelter HEARTs is March's KIDS 'N' PETS featured Pet Partner. We conducted a brief interview with Melodye from Shelter HEARTs.
What have you used KIDS ‘N’ PETS for in the past?
We have used it on carpet squares that we can use in the kennels for animals to sleep on.

What is the most popular adopted pet at Shelter HEARTs?
We have a few breeds that are very popular-labs and heelers. Kittens are also a popular pet.

Before adopting a pet what do you think is the most important thing to consider?
Consider how that animal is going to fit into your family and your home. If it is a puppy consider all the items on their level that they can chew on. If you adopt an older dog consider getting them a bed or blanket to cushion older bones and joints.

Any great tricks on housetraining a pet?
If you are looking for more information visit Shelter HEARTs' website or email Shelterhearts@yahoo.com

Spring Cleaning - Pet Accidents

Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer and the thermometer is starting to rise. That also means it’s time to pull out the elbow grease and the organizing bins because it’s time for Spring Cleaning!

Though it’s not everyone’s favorite time of year, at KIDS ‘N’ PETS we have to admit it’s one of our favorite times! Now is a great time for fresh beginnings and clean starts. It’s a great time to really tackle those stains and odors that have been haunting your house all winter. KIDS ‘N’ PETS’ line up of products is the ammunition a house needs to get rid of those unwanted stains and odors quickly and effectively.

In this Spring Cleaning post we are going to tackle cat and dog urine odor.

A carpet can easily be wrecked by a pet accident, the smell is overbearing and the stain can be embarrassing. Before you spend your hard earned money on new carpet, try KIDS ‘N’ PETS. The process is much simpler and far less expensive! If you are trying to remove cat urine odor or dog urine odor simply pour KIDS ‘N’ PETS Instant All-Purpose Stain and Odor Remover heavily on the pet accident. Let the area air dry. While removing an odor the smell may get worse before it gets better. The increase in smell can attract your pet to use this area again, so while it’s drying try to block your pet from the area. We suggest covering the area with a wicker basket (air still needs to get at it so it can dry).

Urine odors are one of the toughest odors to tackle. When cleaning a pet accident make sure to pour KIDS ‘N’ PETS Instant All-Purpose Stain and Odor Remover on heavily so it reaches all the urine, even deep into the carpet padding. If you are able to remove the entire urine odor, your pet will not be able to find that spot again to re-soil. If after one application, the odor is not be completely removed, we suggest reapplying KIDS ‘N’ PETS to the pet accident and letting it dry completely. The more product you use the longer it will take to dry. Depending how much is used it may take a few days to completely dry.

Ashley at Veater Family Blog suggests using it when the cat pees outside the litter box on your couch or carpet; it’s her number one product for cleaning up pet messes.

Stay tuned, there are many more KIDS ‘N’ PETS spring cleaning tips to come!