Using the Detector

Unlike man-made fluorescent materials such as white fabric, white paper and UV paint etc which glow brightly under UV blacklight. Natural fluorescent substances such as dog and cat urine etc, do not glow brightly under UV. In fact they are generally quite dim, so do not expect a supernova!  You will be looking for areas slightly brighter than their background; you’ll know them when you see them.

There are many factors which determine how bright a stain will be (or not be), though too many to mention all of them.  In short; old stains are generally dimmer than more recent ones. Different types of animal urine stains can glow in differing colour tones and in varying degrees of intensity. Cat urine glows particularly well under a black light, as it contains high levels of phosphorus, but the intensity of the urine-glow can vary depending on the animal’s diet and health.

Please bear in mind that pee on absorbent materials like carpet and fabric-coated furniture, will quickly soak down through the visible layers, leaving only a fractional coating on the surface (especially after vacuuming and cleaning).  This may mean there is little enough dried urine remaining on the surface to create a meaningful glow!

Note:  Dog and Cat urine stains must be FULLY DRY for them to fluoresce.  Fresh, wet or damp stains will not show up under UV light.  Allow time for the urine to fully dry out.

Note:  There are many natural and artificial substances and materials found in the home which will also fluoresce under UV light!

Pro Tip:  Always ensure batteries are fresh and have plenty of charge in them. Weak batteries = Weak results.

Pro Tip:  To test the strength of the invisible UV beam, shine it onto a piece of plain white paper or white fabric

Pro Tip:  When searching for stains, be sure to darken the room as much as possible first.  Stains will NOT show up well in bright light / daylight, so its best to search for stains at night,

Pro Tip:  When you find a stain, mark its location with chalk, tape or a pencil.  This way you’ll find the spot when the lights are back on.

Pro Tip:  Be sure to check walls and sides of sofas etc, especially where male dogs and cats are concerned.

Pro Tip:  If you do find urine stains, it is important to clean them up as soon as possible. Urine can contain harmful bacteria that can make you or your pets sick. To clean up urine stains, you can use a commercial enzymatic cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water. Be sure to follow the directions on the cleaner label.

Do not allow children to use this product unsupervised.

Remember. Safety first! Do not shine torch beam directly into the eyes or at faces.