Eliminate Cat Urine Odor

No one wants a house that smells like cat urine, but eliminating the odor can be quite a challenge.

Part of the reason cat urine smells so bad is that it seeps through the carpet into the padding and down into the floorboards where it is hard to clean. Then bacteria grows in it and creates an awful odor. Because cats often urinate in corners or other out-of-the-way spots, the urine is often not noticed right away. This allows the smell to settle in.

Your best chance of eliminating cat urine odor is to catch urine spots right away. If you catch your cat urinating outside of the litter box, take immediate action. Soak up the urine with paper towels and clean the spot right away. You can use a commercial cleaner that contain enzymes that break down the urine, or you can use a mixture of white vinegar and water.

However, most often you will probably be eliminating cat urine odor from old urine stains. As we mentioned earlier, that’s because cats tend to go in hidden places.

Can't Locate Source to Eliminate Cat Urine Odor?

You may have trouble finding old urine stains. If you can smell urine and can’t find the stains, you might want to consider purchasing a black light. You can find one online or at most larger pet stores. Wait until it’s dark outside or wait for a cloudy day, then turn off your lights and shine the black light on your carpet. The urine stains will glow.

Once you find the spots, you can use an enzyme stain and odor remover on them. You can also rent a small steam cleaner from a local hardware store. Some larger grocery stores also rent them. Look for shampoos specifically designed to remove pet odors.

Finally, you’re going to help your cat not urinate in the house again. There are many reasons cats don’t use their litter box. It may not be clean enough. You may have recently changed brands of litter, and she may not like the new brand. She may be stressed out about some changes in the household, such as a new pet or new family member. She may have a urinary tract infection. You’ll need to figure out what the problem is and deal with it; otherwise eliminating cat urine odor from your carpet will be a waste of time, because she’ll just pee on it again.

Eliminate Cat Urine Odor Removal Quick Guide
Area where you need to Eliminate Cat Urine Odor	Tips for Cat Urine Odor Removal
Fabrics	Try a fabric freshener such as Febreze Extra Strength. Dry clean fabric cushion covers. Seek out a dry cleaner that specializes in fire or smoke damaged fabrics.
Couch or Furniture Cushions	Buy a commercial enzyme based cat stain and odor remover. Consider Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover which was rated #1 by Good Housekeeping magazine. Follow the manufacturers directions.
Cat Urine Outdoor	To fix this problem you need to discourage your cat or stray cats from urinating outside the house. The first step is to make it uncomfortable for cat's to use your backyard. They avoid rocks, wet areas or pinecones sprinkled over your flower beds. Other approaches are to use a motion activated Water Repellent which safely sprays water when a cat or other animal enters the area or Cat Repellent Spray.
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