Specialty urine decontamination bath Pet Urine Accident on Oriental Rug - What Every Rug Owner Should Know Urine is the most common cause of dye bleed and contamination in area rugs we are called on to resolve. As soon as urine is deposited, a process begins whereby urine moves on the pH scale from acid to alkaline. If left too long, urine will break down the dyes of your area rug and can cause dye migration or permanent damage. There are four detrimental consequences to urine contamination: Urine damage stain to the dyes and foundation of the area rug Potential for dry rotting or fiber degradation The colors of your rug can move or “bleed” An ammonia odor will remain If human or pet urine has come in contact [...]