These special bacterial cultures do more than just cover odors, they eliminate the source of the odor. Natural enzyme producing bacteria consume organic waste to eliminate malodors. They consume organic matter when used in carpet and upholstery care. Destroys the source of the odor. May be used to pre-spot carpet, rugs, and upholstery prior to overall cleaning, or as a spot and stain remover for localized application. It can emulsify oil base matter such as make-up, lipstick, oils and greases, fats, hair creams and dressings, shoe polish, floor wax, and inks, and is equally effective on water based matter such as pet stains, coffee cola, tea, food spills, grass stains, wine and liquor.