In the context of pet urine decontamination, what should the treatment process aim to neutralize?

The treatment process for pet urine decontamination primarily aims to neutralize urine salt. When pets urinate indoors, their urine not only contains water but also has a high concentration of urea, ammonia, and various salts. These salts are often responsible for lingering odors and can cause damage to flooring and other surfaces if not properly treated.

By focusing on neutralizing the urine salts, the treatment can help prevent further deterioration of materials and help eliminate the residual odor associated with pet urine. If the salts remain untreated, they can crystallize and become difficult to remove, leading to long-term odor issues and potentially more extensive damage to the surfaces affected.

While ammonia content is present in urine and can contribute to odors, the treatment must specifically address the salts for effective long-term remediation. Similarly, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are not the primary concern in this situation, as they relate more to chemical odors from various household products rather than the specific issue of pet urine. Water content is not a focus in terms of decontamination because it is often regarded as a vehicle for the other harmful components, but it does not directly contribute to odor or damage in the same way that salts do.