Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Have a client that wants me to inspect for dog urine when I do the inspection and will pay extra for me to buy whatever inspection kit is necessary for me to do it.
Anyone know of anything to assist in inspecting for this?
Originally Posted By: troberts1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi kevin,
I'm glad to here you are still alive. I haven't seen you here in a while, you must have finally gotten busier. 
And as normal you get all the costumers with odd request.
I too was surprised that they had some thing like that, I will be adding it to my tool bag soon.
Originally Posted By: rspriggs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Now, this is just hearsay-
One HI told me that his LED flashlight would pick that up. Who knows.
If I were to ever write that in a report, I would be certain to say some thing like:
"Apparent pet urine..."
"Possible pet urine stains..."
and make a notation that the client had asked for that in the inspection, as it is not part of a standard Home Inspection.
Just my thought-
-- Exploring Planet NACHI . . . One house at a time.
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I utilize a UV light for Rodent urine. I shine this blue light in the attic, basement and crawls. This blue light will highlight areas where rodents or pets have urinated.
When testing, the area or room must be dark. As you move this blue light around the floor area, you will be looking for white blotches or any sort of white discolored areas.
Originally Posted By: rspriggs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
If you've tried everything and you still have problem pet odors in your home, they're probably hidden in places you can't see. Use the portable Stink-Finder to check in corners, under beds and behind furniture to help you locate the hidden sources of odor regular cleaning (and the naked eye) might miss. The ultraviolet light will help to locate stains from urine, feces and other biological contaminants. Product is only 6" long, lightweight, and cordless--great for portability!
To use, simply turn on the flashlight in a dark room, then switch on the ultraviolet light. Pass the ultraviolet light 2" to 3" above the surface that you would like to inspect for contamination. Uses a 4 W, 6" ultraviolet bulb and a standard 4.8 V bulb (included).
-- Exploring Planet NACHI . . . One house at a time.
