Urine

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0408dfc3.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="11683b70.png" border=0 width="131" height="183" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="11862850.png" border=0 width="98" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0418dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <I><B>Indoor Air LLC</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Indoor Air LLC"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Credentials"><U><B>Credentials</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Educational Articles"><U><B>Educational Articles</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Air and Water Products"><U><B>Air and Water Products</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id90.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Consultations"><U><B>Consultations</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact / Fees"><U><B>Contact / Fees</B></U></A></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0418dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I><B>Urine</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Pet Urine Inspections</B></I><I><B> <A NAME="urine_inspections"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Why would anyone want a urine inspection?</B></I></div> <div> <B>There are two consequences of indoor pet urination which can necessitate the need for an inspection. First, pet urine can cause serious damage to property. Depending on severity, which may not be obvious to a homeowner or buyer, property damage from pet urine can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Secondly, pet urine and its residue can affect the air quality and health of those living in a home. A pet urine inspection </B><B>can </B><B>reveal areas that will need strategic cleaning, encapsulation, carpet replacement and even structural repairs.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Won't the smell just go away on its own?</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>No. It has to do with the nature of pet urine. Even if it doesn't smell bad today, the smell can return again tomorrow, next month, or next year. The reason is that when you smell pet urine, you typically do not smell the urine itself, but rather the gasses being created from the bacteria that is feeding on the urine. Once dry, these bacteria can lay dormant with little odor produced until moisture or humidity conditions are again just right. This can occur from increased humidity in the ambient air, or from residual moisture after </B><B>cleaning urine infected </B><B>carpet. When the bacteria are reactivated, the smell can not only return, but it can </B><B>sometimes </B><B>become intense and unbearable.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Who would benefit from a urine inspection?</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Pet Owners</B></div> <div> <B>Despite the fact that many pet owners do not to believe that "their" pet would urinate indoors, it happens everyday. Many people who live in a home with pets can no longer smell the odors being created indoors. They become accustomed to the smells and therefore do not identify a problem. If you have pets, a urine inspection can be a valuable eye opener.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Homebuyers</B></div> <div> <B>If you are considering purchasing a </B><B>home that h</B><B>as had pets in it, </B><B>you should have the property professionally analyzed to help determine if there is a urine problem, and to determine the locations and severity of urine problems. </B><B>This is especially true if you can smell even mild pet odors, or if you notice any types of scented candles or chemical fragrance dispensers in the property that a seller may be using to deceive your sense of smell. </B><B>Some homes have had extreme damages costing up to $75,000.00 to remediate. This can happen when the urine has saturated into wallboard and framing materials, behind baseboards, through hardwood flooring, in carpet and padding, into sub-flooring, inside of air ducts, and into concrete walls and floors.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Home Sellers</B></div> <div> <B>You only get one chance to make a first impression with a potential buyer. Because of the high incidences of asthma, allergies and other indoor air related health problems, many buyers will not consider a home that has pet odors. Attempting to mask urine odors by painting over the urine, or by placing scented products around the home is considered deception and can expose you to liability for damages after you have sold your home. You may also be forced to purchase your home back, plus pay damages. The courts are sympathetic to consumers and recognize that covering up pet urine problems is no different than covering up any other type of home defect. With many homes available, a urine inspection to help e</B><B>liminate the odors and/or damage is the best way to help a home sell faster and for a better price.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Landlords</B></div> <div> <B>If you own income property, a pet urine inspection could prove to be a valuable investment. Technically </B><B>written </B><B>inspection </B><B>reports can also be provided to document urine damage </B><B>to help you legally retain security deposits or prevail in a lawsuit to win damages from a tenant.  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="527" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 41 ><NOBR><div> <I><B>These tools are used during urine inspections.</B></I></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 139 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="302bf830.jpg" border=0 width="191" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="111b2850.jpg" border=0 width="178" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 97 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>High intensity long-wave ultra violet forensics lighting is used to locate urine in any lighting condition.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="262"><div> <B>Electronic urine probes and radio meters are used to confirm the presence of urine whether wet or dry.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <I><B>         </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 41 WIDTH="518"><div> <I><B>Examples of urine contamination.</B></I></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="30bc7950.jpg" border=0 width="199" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="305c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Dog urine that was hidden underneath the carpet and pad.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Cat urine saturated into the carpet, pad and sub-floor.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="30ac8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="30dc8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Hidden pet urine throughout the carpet in a family room.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Mold growing on the hidden cat urine sprayed into air ducts.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="30ec8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="30fc8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Seller installed new carpet over urine infected sub-floor.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Hardwood flooring ruined from pet urine saturation.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="310c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="311c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Hidden cat urine sprayed on stairs and wood moldings.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Hidden urine saturated into concrete wall and floor.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="312c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="313c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Seller attempts to hide cat urine under new paint on door jamb.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Seller attempts to hide cat urine with new paint on window sill.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="526" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="314c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="315c8960.gif" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="254"><div> <B>Cat urine inside air ducts and corroding the metal register.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <B>Hidden cat urine sprayed on closet wall and shelving.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Where are urine scans performed?</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>When pets urinate indoors there are many locations they are attracted to. Urine scans are performed on </B><B>suspect wall and flooring areas which are accessible during the inspection </B><B>using high intensity, longwave, ultraviolet light.  Areas of discovered urine can then be marked with labels for cleaning companies or remediators, or documented in a written report.</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>To schedule a urine inspection, click this link:   </B></FONT><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact / Fees"><U><B>Contact / Fees</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id90.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Consultations"><U><B>Back to Consultation Services</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Share</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>indoorair.com</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1f2d38d0.jpg" border=0 width="211" height="141" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>with those you care about.</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>©  Copyright 2008   Indoor Air LLC,  All Rights Reserved</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>