Many people all over the world own cats. Unfortunately, one of the most hated odors of all time is cat urine odor. If you own a cat then you know that smell and fear it.
Even if you have a perfectly behaved cat, he just may try to mark his turf! This means your floor, rugs, corners of rooms, etc. After this happens it can be difficult to remove the strong ammonia like odor if you do not know what to do.
This article examines some simple ways to clear the air.
Removing Urine and Odors from Fabric Surfaces :
When you discover a puddle, do not rub it. Rather lay an absorbent towel on top and press. Repeat this several times, getting out as much liquid as possible.
Next, rinse your spot with warm (not hot) water. After this, keep pressing with a towel to remove the excess dampness again.
The final step can take one or two forms. 3% hydrogen peroxide or Vinegar mixed with warm water (1 cup to a half gallon of water) works well to eliminate cat urine odor.
For the peroxide, put some on a cloth and press into the region that has been soiled. Use a different, clean cloth to absorb the peroxide back out of the fabric (note: you may want to test an out-of-sight spot to make sure your fabric will not be damaged by this).
When using the vinegar, you can put it in a sturdy spray bottle and spray evenly on the surface. Put a towel over the area and apply pressure to remove excess vinegar. Leave this on overnight and vacuum in the morning.
A dryer alternative is using baking soda to eliminate urine odors. This really only works for surface scents. Evenly sprinkle the soda on the surface. Leave it overnight and vacuum up.
If desired you can repeat except use a damp cloth to really rub the baking soda into fabric. Once it is dry, vacuum up!
Cat Urine Odor vs. Your Rug:
You can use the same cloth procedure for rugs as well. If you still think that there is a left over odor, then get a steam cleaner to zap it up for good.
At pet stores, you can also purchase enzymatic cleaners that will break down the urine odor so that it is neutralized.
What about Floors?
If you have different types of floors that you know will clean up well with bleach then use bleach in water solution.
Keeping that Box Super Clean:
Cats may be animals, but they certainly do not like walking around in filth. They can and need clean litter boxes. If you keep you litter box clean and well maintained then your cat will likely keep using it and will not use your new lovely rug!
If they do happen to pee elsewhere it is important to eliminate cat urine odor as quickly and completely as possible (otherwise he is liable to come back again). - 29953
Even if you have a perfectly behaved cat, he just may try to mark his turf! This means your floor, rugs, corners of rooms, etc. After this happens it can be difficult to remove the strong ammonia like odor if you do not know what to do.
This article examines some simple ways to clear the air.
Removing Urine and Odors from Fabric Surfaces :
When you discover a puddle, do not rub it. Rather lay an absorbent towel on top and press. Repeat this several times, getting out as much liquid as possible.
Next, rinse your spot with warm (not hot) water. After this, keep pressing with a towel to remove the excess dampness again.
The final step can take one or two forms. 3% hydrogen peroxide or Vinegar mixed with warm water (1 cup to a half gallon of water) works well to eliminate cat urine odor.
For the peroxide, put some on a cloth and press into the region that has been soiled. Use a different, clean cloth to absorb the peroxide back out of the fabric (note: you may want to test an out-of-sight spot to make sure your fabric will not be damaged by this).
When using the vinegar, you can put it in a sturdy spray bottle and spray evenly on the surface. Put a towel over the area and apply pressure to remove excess vinegar. Leave this on overnight and vacuum in the morning.
A dryer alternative is using baking soda to eliminate urine odors. This really only works for surface scents. Evenly sprinkle the soda on the surface. Leave it overnight and vacuum up.
If desired you can repeat except use a damp cloth to really rub the baking soda into fabric. Once it is dry, vacuum up!
Cat Urine Odor vs. Your Rug:
You can use the same cloth procedure for rugs as well. If you still think that there is a left over odor, then get a steam cleaner to zap it up for good.
At pet stores, you can also purchase enzymatic cleaners that will break down the urine odor so that it is neutralized.
What about Floors?
If you have different types of floors that you know will clean up well with bleach then use bleach in water solution.
Keeping that Box Super Clean:
Cats may be animals, but they certainly do not like walking around in filth. They can and need clean litter boxes. If you keep you litter box clean and well maintained then your cat will likely keep using it and will not use your new lovely rug!
If they do happen to pee elsewhere it is important to eliminate cat urine odor as quickly and completely as possible (otherwise he is liable to come back again). - 29953
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