Cat Urine Odor Stoppers
Written by Angela Suarez on October 12, 2009 – 4:42 am -There are over 88 million households in America that own cats. Many of these households also face the burden of eliminating that nasty cat urine odor as well.
Even the best behaved cat may try to mark his territory by peeing on a rug, chair, clothing etc. Afterwards it seems like nothing gets rid of the residual smell.
Here you will find simple solutions to do just that!
Removing Urine and Odors from Fabric Surfaces :
Once you find a urine stain, it is important not to rub it. You will need to absorb any remaining urine by placing a towel on the stain and press to pull up any liquids. Keep doing this until you have eliminated every last drop of wetness (if possible).
Next, rinse off the area with warm water (not hot). Again blot this up repeatedly, getting the moisture out.
Finally, you can do one of two things. Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution or vinegar in warm water. The usually ratio is 1 cup to half gallon of water. The vinegar works especially well to help be rid of odor for good.
If you use the peroxide, pour some on a rag or cloth and blot over the stained area. Then, take a new cloth to draw up any remaining peroxide out of the fabric. As always, do be sure to test the solutions out on a hidden part of your fabric to make sure they will not ruin them.
If you decide to use the vinegar solution, just add it to a spraying bottle and spray to your surface. Place a rag or cloth over your stained area and then press to remove extra fluids. Leave this on overnight and vacuum in the morning if desired.
If you have a surface stain you can apply baking soda to the area to remove traces of the cat urine odor. This option will only work with surfaces and not deep fabrics. Let the baking soda sit over the surface through the night and vacuum or sweep up in the am.
Repeat again, but this time use a cloth to rub the baking soda in the fabric. After it has dried vacuum.
Cat Urine Odor vs. Your Rug:
The procedure for cloth generally works to eliminate cat urine odor on rugs too. However, if you find that there is still a lingering scent consider renting a good steam cleaner.
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 the Box Clean:
One of the best ways to keep cat urine odor away in the first place is to make sure his litter box is A+ clean. Remember, your cat likes cleanliness too! If it is not up to his standards then he will go somewhere else!
If you happen to find another urine stain, clean it up immediately. If not, your cat will come back to that spot repeatedly because of the lingering odor.
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