Cat Urine Odor Fixers

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 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.

In this little tips and trick article, you will find some secret weapons that will help you be rid of stinky cat urine odor forever.

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.

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.

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.

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 this, but the second time take a damp cloth to the baking soda and rub it into the fabric. Let this dry and vacuum again.

Cat Urine Odor in Rugs :

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.

Alternatively go to a pet store and get a product that has odor enzymes to break down and neutralize it.

Different Floors

Need a solution for floors? Floors are easy, since the fluid cannot penetrate deeper layers. If you know that bleach is safe for your floor then use this option. Just be sure to steer clear of any ammonia products when cleaning up urine. Cats are drawn to the ammonia scent.

How does your Litter Box Look?

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.