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How to Clean Cat Urine Odors
Cat urine has earned a reputation for being one of the most formidable of all pet odors. It not only smells horrible, but has a very persistent odor that must be removed entirely. Leaving any trace of it is an invitation for your kitty to re-mark the same area over and over again. Most commercially available pet-odor removers are expensive and also unnecessary unless you’re dealing with an aged urine stain or a fragile fabric.
You will need:
Rubber Gloves
Towels
Scrub Brush
A Bowl
Warm Water
Dish Detergent
White Vinegar
Baking Soda
Removing Cat Urine from Carpet
Caution: Test this method on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage or discoloration.
- Remove as much of the urine as possible by blotting the stain with a dry towel, re-wetting it with warm water, and repeating. A shampooer, wetvac, or steamer can make this step much easier.
- Once you’ve removed as much urine as you are willing (or able) to, re-saturate the area with a 50/50 water/white vinegar solution and allow it to air dry (use a fan if you’re in a rush).
- Completely cover the area with baking soda – use lots!
- Fill a container with enough water to saturate the stained area and add a drop of regular dish detergent. Pour the solution on top of the baking soda.
- Using either your hands, towels, or a scub brush, work the baking soda, water and detergent paste into the carpet - work it in good and deep, then allow it to air dry.
- Once the area has dried completely and the baking soda has returned to powder form, vacuum it up. If the vacuum isn’t cutting it, it can be blotted up using water and towels.
- Repeat steps 3-6 as needed to remove any remaining odor.
Removing Cat Urine from Upholstery
Caution: Test this method on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage or discoloration.
- Remove as much of the urine as possible by flushing the article/area with clean water and then removing as much of it as possible with either towels of a wet-vac
- Once you’ve removed as much urine as you are willing (or able) to, re-saturate the area with a 50/50 water/white vinegar solution and allow it to air dry (use a fan if you’re in a rush).
- Cover the area liberally with baking soda – use lots!
- Fill a container with enough water to saturate the stained area and add a drop of regular dish detergent. Pour the solution on top of the baking soda.
- Using either your hands, towels, or a scub brush, work the baking soda/water/detergent paste into the fabric – work it in good and deep, then allow it to air dry.
- Once the area has dried completely and the baking soda has returned to powder form, vacuum it up. If the vacuum isn’t cutting it, it can be blotted up using water and towels.
- Repeat steps 3-6 as needed to remove any remaining odor.
Commercial Cat Urine Removers
If the steps outlined above just weren’t enough to kill the odor, the next logical step is either to try an odor-removal product, or call in a professional cleaner to contend with the problem. There are TONS of pet odor cleaners currently on the market, and they tend to be expensive so it’s a good idea to do some pre-purchase research. Also make sure you check the bottom of this page for tips submitted by other users.
How to Select a Cat Urine Remover
Epinions is a good place to start your search for a product that fits your needs. Different cleaners tend to work better in different situations so search for success stories with circumstances that match your own (Old stains, kittens, fabric types, etc). Once you’ve found a few that look good, perform some searches using the product name.
I bought a house and the previous owners had a cat, this whole house STINKS!! The cat was in the vents, even the cupboards stink I have tried every thing
DO NOT USE AMONIA!! That will only attract the cat to urinate there more, amonia is a naturally occurring component of urine. I use Nature’s Miracle and it works great. And yes, I agree, it is expensive.
i have a huge problem i know this is for cats but mine is with our dog! he has urinated sooo many times on our bedroom floor that it just SMELLS i dont even want to be in there n e more its so bad!! HELP i want something that will work thats a home remidy!!!!
I have an empty apartment that I need to rid of a horrible cat odor on the hardwood floor. The previous tenant had a copy of cats and I have painted the entire apartment and now I beleive the odor is coming from the hardwood floors that were previously sanded and polyearthained. Can I use bleach or must I have it professionaly sanded and and polyearthained again? Any suggestions?
umm stop cats doing there business in the yard or the flowers or anything put moth balls around it and they wont go there anymore it works too… but remember to put new ones out when they get smaller!!
use window cleaner i used it and the smell just went you can also try it with baking soda trust me it works
I have stray cats in the back yard the neighbor feeds them - and they think that my yard is the litter box - the have done their business on my deck and in and around my flowers - what should I do the smell is bad
My cat nearly destroyed my leather lounge. I washed it, sprayed it with Urine-Off ( expensive but works) several times and after it was dry and clean, I spray it with perfume once a week, or any au de toilette, cheap or expensive will do it doesn’t matter,the cat won’t touch it now!!!!
My pet peed on my bed.
We have no other cats and its the 1st time since he came home 4months ago. He loves my bedroom and he opens my door even when i am not there. The smell is driving me sick. What to do?
Febreze only eliminate odor temporarily. I have not tried vinegar or hydrogen peroxide; however what I have used and seems to work is ammonia and hot water. Anything that I can fit into a washing machine. I put it on a regular cycle using hot water and a cup of ammonia. Obviously the stronger the urine smells the more ammonia I use. Use your own judgment. It has not harmed any of my clothes and I have used it on everything from sheets to my delicates.