22nd 2007f November, 2007

Remove Cat Urine Odor

November 22nd, 2007

Remove Cat Urine Odor

Tip: Cat Urine Odor
If a cat urine odor has permeated your home, you probably need to give your kitty litter box a good cleaning. To do so, completely empty the box. Scrub the litter box with straight vinegar or a solution of ammonia and water. Rinse thoroughly and let the box air out in the sun for a few hours. To further remove cat odor, line the bottom of the litter pan with baking soda before pouring the litter into the box. This will absorb cat urine and neutralize the odor.

Tip: Cat Urine Odor
If your cat has had an accident on the carpet, you’re going to need to remove urine odor in addition to the stain. To do so, first clean the stain with a soapy solution made of dishwashing detergent and water. Blot until the entire stain is lifted, and blot again with a damp spong. In order to remove the cat urine odor, cover the cleaned stain with baking soda and leave overnight to neutralize.

Tip: Cat Urine Odor
If your home has a cat urine odor, it may be coming from stained areas on the carpet or furniture. To remove cat urine and cat urine odor, you may need to give the stained area a good cleaning. Use vinegar to spot clean pet stains and remove the odor. In addition you can try a professional product such as PAWS - Pet Accident Washup Solution or Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate on the soiled area, and then allow it to penetrate for approximately five minutes. Using a clean white absorbent cloth, blot the area, pressing down firmly (do not rub) for 30 seconds. Repeat this blotting process until the area is dry. If the odor persists, repeat the process. PAWS will do an excellent job on old pet stain and odors too. You can also try saturating the area with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Let it sit for a few minutes. Then, using a clean white absorbent cloth, blot the area, pressing down firmly (do not rub) for 30 seconds. Repeat this blotting process until the area is dry. If the odor or stain persists, repeat the process. Another option is baking soda, which can be used to eliminate surface (but not deeply penetrated) odors. Dampen the area with clean water and then sprinkle baking soda over it. Rub the baking soda into the soiled area and let dry; brush or vacuum to remove the dry material.

Tip: Cat Urine Odor
If a cat urine odor is coming for your furniture, you probably have stain to contend with. If the stain is fresh, blot it immediately. Blot the stain with white vinegar or try a solution of dishwashing liquid and warm water. Once the stain is lifted, you’ll have to contend with the cat urine odor. Do so by covering with baking soda. You can also lay a dryer sheet over the stain and leave overnight until the fresh scent penetrates the stain.

Tip: Cat Urine Odor
It’s easy to tell the home of a cat owner. The cat urine odor permeating from the litter box gives it away. If you’d rather people not know your pets personal business, you’ll have to take steps to neutralize the cat urine odor. You’ll first need to empty the llitter box and give it a good cleaning with a mild detergent or white vinegar. Before filling the litter box, line the bottom with baking soda to absorb the cat uirine and neturalize the odors. To remove the smell from the house, pour two or three cups of vinegar into a pan and let simmer during the course of the day.

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