Remove Cat Urine – Six Steps To Removing Cat Urine Smell

August 11th, 2008 |

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Anyone who has had a cat urine smell problem will know that it is a very difficult odor to get rid of. It can be very pungent and overpowering and the usual cleaning methods are not effective. To remove cat urine smell you need to take extra steps to ensure that you elimnate the odor completely.

Removing cat urine smell from your carpets and funiture is a lot more difficult than removing it from your hardwood floors, tiles or linoleum. There are six steps to follow to effectively allow you to remove cat urine from your carpets and furniture without using harsh chemicals and it doesn’t even matter if the stains are old and dry or new and wet.

Step One: Find the areas where the stains are visible or where the odors are evident. If you cannot see the stains but you can smell them, use a stain detection black light. You may need to get down on your hands and knees and smell your carpets and floors to find the exact areas. Don’t forget to check walls, curtains and anything else that is at cat spraying level.

Step Two: If your vacuum cleaner uses bags put in a new one to maximize its suction power.

Step Three: You will need to thoroughly vacuum the soiled areas and then generously apply a mixture of 1/3 cup of white vinegar, 2/3 cup warm water, 1/4 cup mouthwash (any brand that contains alcohol) and 1/4 cup of dish washing detergent. Let it all stand for about 45 minutes.

Step Four: Gently scrub the entire area in a circular motion with a soft clean brush and soak up the remaining moisture with clean white paper towels. Colorful patterned paper towels may bleed color onto your carpet and create stains of a different nature.

Step Five: Generously apply warm water and let it stand for 15 minutes then soak it up with a clean towel or a rag.

Step Six: You will need to thoroughly vacuum the entire area and sprinkle with baking soda and then let it stand for a couple of hours after which you will need vacuum it all up.

If you follow these steps to remove cat urine you can have a fresh smelling house once again and you did it without the use of harsh chemical cleaners. Congratulations!