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How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Odors

March 5th, 2007 by admin
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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:

Removing Cat Urine from Carpet

Caution: Test this method on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't cause damage or discoloration.
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Completely cover the area with baking soda – use lots! (For more uses of baking soda, read 75 extraordinary uses for baking soda)
  4. 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.
  5. Using either your hands, towels, or a scrub brush, work the baking soda, water and detergent paste into the carpet - work it in good and deep, then allow it to air dry.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. Cover the area liberally with baking soda – use lots!
  4. 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.
  5. Using either your hands, towels, or a scrub brush, work the baking soda/water/detergent paste into the fabric – work it in good and deep, then allow it to air dry.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
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  1. October 6th, 2011 at 1:11 pm    JJ Henry Says:

    This is a great article with great tips. However, it is also a lot of hard work. Having 4 cats, trust me I know first hand the horrible stink of cat urine. I have one cat that is getting old and doesn’t always make it to the litter box. I clean the area as best as I can, but as you all know it doesn’t get rid of the smell.

  2. September 14th, 2011 at 6:05 pm    tammy Says:

    How can i get pee smell out of shoes with something at home wahed them sooo many times what can i use here at home

  3. June 11th, 2011 at 1:42 am    heather Says:

    DO NOT USE BLEACH IT MAKES SOME SORT OF TOXIC GAS BECAUSE CAT URINE IS MADE UP OF AMMONIA, I JUST DID IT NOW AND TOTALLY FORGOT THAT IT DID THAT AND NOW I HAVE THIS REALLY BAD SMELL IN MY HOUSE AND I’M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET RID OF IT:-(

  4. March 3rd, 2011 at 5:52 pm    Petra Carmen Says:

    I work for a cat shelter, and recently someone donated an air freshening system that has been a total God-send. It kills the odors and has a very mild scent — we have the “christmas” scent, smells like a forest, basically. There’s a dial so you can control the strength of the scent. The company is Air Q. Check it out.

  5. January 13th, 2011 at 4:14 pm    Angela Says:

    I have tried everything including White vinegar when my upset cat kept using our sofas as a toilet, on my last trip to myvets with our new kitten they had a product called Wee-away. I removed all my sofa cushions washed them but spayed the solution down the foam on each side of the seat cushion and let it dry. The smell as vanished it was £5.99 a bottle.

  6. January 3rd, 2011 at 4:21 pm    David Says:

    I have found that Borax used with baking soda and any good laundry detergent works to remove cat urine odor from just about anything that can be laundered, either by hand or in a machine. You might have to allow the articles to soak for a couple of hours, but it is rare that I have had to wash anything twice. I have successfully done this with towels, throw rugs, couch cushion covers, and soft luggage. However, one of my cats (if I knew which, he or she might be booted out) has recently urinated on my favorite unique and very expensive recliner, and, since I can not launder that (I have thrown out the cushion padding) I am still trying to eliminate the stink. I tried the KOE mentioned by Crystal (April 2008), but it did not work. Maybe I needed to make a stronger solution.

  7. July 30th, 2010 at 6:12 pm    Amie Says:

    How many times do you have to wash the area before that horid smell goes????

  8. July 30th, 2010 at 6:06 pm    Amie Says:

    How many times do you have to wash the area before the smell comes out???

  9. July 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am    Carol Says:

    Part of may basement is just gravel over soil, and yes, Kitty thought it was a giant litter box. What do I do about smell of urine that seeped into the ground?

  10. June 25th, 2010 at 9:33 pm    Bridget Says:

    How do I stop a stray cat from spraying in my yard!and how do I get rid of the smell when I don’t know exactly where it is coming from?

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