How To Clean Cat Urine

When it comes to the awful scent of cat urine on the living room carpet – even a litter-box trained feline can experience an accident or two.

Cats urinate around the house for a multitude of reasons, including marking their territory when a new pet is introduced into the household; stress and depression; sickness; and various medical problems.

To get rid of the smell, everyday items and simple solutions can become your best friend when you don’t have enough time to choose a professional cat urine remover.

Below you will find a few tips and methods regarding the removal of cat urine odor in your house:

Pinpoint the Stain

Sometimes the source of offensive cat urine smells in the home is not visible to the eye, especially if the stain has dried. This may require you to sniff around a bit. On your hands and knees, use your nose to identify stains.

Some people also find it much easier to purchase a black light, which causes urine to glow. Simply mark the stains you detect for cleaning.

Blot Stains, Never Rub

A wet stain requires blotting with a clean paper towel or absorbent cloth. To avoid spreading the stain around, never try to rub out urine.

Wet Stains Require Weight

If you cover a stain with dry paper towels and stand on them for 30 seconds of more, the amount of urine absorbed increases. Dry stains benefit when you add clean water to begin the process of cleaning.

Warm Water

You can rinse a stain out using warm water, followed by a round of blotting. The area is then covered with paper towels, where you then attempt to absorb as much urine as possible before adding an enzymatic cleaner.

Enzymatic Cleaners

When looking for decent cat urine removers, products with 'enzyme' written on the label are the best. It is suggested to ignore items that use detergents and fragrances to hide odors.

In the end, humans may pick up on the flowery, pine, and powder-fresh scents, but cats and dogs are not easily fooled.

Enzymes attack the source of the odor instead of providing a cover-up that only humans respond to.

One popular cat urine remover with enzymes is Get Serious Stain Remover.

Aluminum Foil

When using an enzymatic cleaner, stains need to stay wet. Using aluminum foil to cover the spot can allow products to work its magic.

Pass on the Carpet Shampoo

Some cat owners feel that carpet shampoo is a good way to clean urine stains, but the components actually hinder the actions of enzymatic cleaners. It is suggested to avoid detergents and clean carpets at a later date.

Do Not Use Ammonia-Based Cleaners

Since ammonia carries a similar scent to urine, these products only attract cats back to the same locations.

Cat Urine Removers That Are Citrus-Scented

If you want to choose a cat urine remover that prevents a repeat performance, select a product with a citrus scent, as this is very unappealing to felines.

Avoid Steam Cleaners

A carpet shampooer is not the answer to all of your stained carpet issues. If you steam clean a carpet with cat urine stains, it will only cause the odor to worsen because of a combination of heat and steam.

Common Household Items

For an immediate cat urine remover, consider creating a solution made with white vinegar or baking soda, which are common additions to many expensive cleaners on the market.

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