How to Deodorize Cat Urine

There is nothing worse than the lingering smell of cat urine. This conundrum requires meticulous cleaning and the establishment of good habits. Prepare the necessary things on hand and be ready to deal with the surprises that your cat is about to give you.

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Clean Cat Urine

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Use a towel to absorb cat urine on the carpet. Try to absorb as dry as possible. This step will make your job easier. Use a clean tissue and press it over the urine. Continue changing the tissue until it is no longer absorbent. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Skip this step if the urine is already dry.
You can use old or discarded towels instead of paper towels. Cotton towels of moderate thickness will absorb more. Use a white towel if available. When there are no more yellow stains on the towel, it means that all the cat urine has been absorbed.

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Use an enzyme cleaning solution. Enzyme cleaners like Nature’s Miracle, contain special probiotics that can break down protein molecules in the urine, reducing odors, and possibly even eliminating them altogether. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Note that an enzyme cleaner may not work if you have previously used other chemicals to treat the stain. In general, you should first try using an enzyme cleaner to drench the area to be treated. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and wait several days for it to dry. You probably won’t have to do anything more.

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Make a vinegar solution. If the enzyme cleaner doesn’t remove the odor, use a vinegar solution. Mix white vinegar with the same amount of water in a bowl or spray bottle. Irrigate or spray the solution onto the stain, sprinkling it out a little to make sure all of the urine is removed.

If you shine a black light or a UV light, you will see the urine light up in the dark and you can pinpoint the exact location of the urine stain.

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Use a vinegar solution to clean the dirty area. Use a stiff brush to scrub the area thoroughly with the vinegar/water mixture until the spot is soaked with water. Vinegar will neutralize the smell of ammonia in cat urine. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Dry the dirty area thoroughly. Now use a paper towel or clean rag to absorb the vinegar solution as dry as possible. Once soaked, allow the area to air dry completely.

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Clean hard surfaces. Wash the dirty area with an ammonia-free household cleaner. To cats and dogs, ammonia smells like urine. Please use clean water. Mix ten parts water to one part bleach in a spray bottle. Put on gloves and spray on dirty areas. Leave the bleach on for about 30 seconds, then wipe it off with a wet rag.

Be careful with bleach as it can damage or discolor some materials.

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Check clothing for urine stains. If your clothes are stained with urine, add 1 cup (60ml) of apple cider vinegar to your usual laundry detergent. If urine still smells, add a little enzyme cleaning solution to it. ^{[4] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source}

Dry cleaning may be required. If you can’t get rid of the smell or remove the stain from something, you may have to throw it out.

Deodorizing Dirty Place

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Sprinkle baking soda on the dirty spot. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a natural cleaning agent, as well as a deodorizer and deodorizer.

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Mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing liquid together. Mix ½ cup (120ml) of 3% hydrogen peroxide with one teaspoon (5ml) of dishwashing liquid and sprinkle over the baking soda. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

You may need to test this solution on an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it doesn’t discolor the materials.

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Use a brush to rub the solution into the baking soda. Remember to use rubber gloves if you have one, and then wait for the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to react to foam and take effect.

Reduce Chances of Trouble

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Retrain your cat. Never scold or punish your cat for urinating. Instead, quickly lift the cat into its litter tray. Continually lift the cat into the tray and encourage it every time the cat goes to the toilet. This will strengthen the connection between the tray and the cat’s urination.

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Change your cat’s litter box regularly. Cats love clean litter boxes as much as people like clean bathrooms. If it’s time to replace your cat’s litter box and you ignore its need, your cat will have a hard time resisting peeing on your sofa or carpet.

Place your cat’s litter box in a quiet place away from the cat feeding area. This increases the chances of the cat using its litter tray.

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Consider neutering your cat. A neutered cat will not intentionally use urine to mark its territory, so that’s already solved your immediate problem. Plus, you won’t have to raise kittens to potty train them anymore!

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Take your cat to the vet for a checkup. If the problem occurs frequently, especially in young or old pets, there could be health problems if you notice your pet is urinating irregularly. Contact your veterinarian and discuss possible causes of your cat urinating outside of its litter box. If you ignore your cat’s medical problems like urinary tract infections, kidney problems or diabetes, they can be life-threatening.

Advice

If your carpets, upholstery and curtains are expensive, you need to consult a professional to prevent damage to the furniture.
Be ready for the trouble of bringing a new cat home. You need to train the cat to go to the toilet in the right place, pay attention to clean up if it goes to the toilet and treat the cat if the illness prevents it from going to the toilet in the right place.
If you’re tired of constantly chasing after your cat, or you’re afraid that cat urine is soaking your carpet and seeping through your wooden floors, call a professional. It will certainly cost more money, but will also be more efficient.
Dogs and cats can smell the smell even when we can’t smell it, and they can go back to urinating in the same spot where the urine was left. You need to use an enzyme cleaner like Nature’s Miracle to get rid of the urine smell.

Warning

Products containing ammonia should not be mixed with bleach as it can cause a dangerous reaction. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Things you need

Paper towels or cloth towels.
Enzyme cleaner specifically designed to remove odors and stains caused by pets.
White Vinegar
Water
Baking soda (baking soda)
Hydrogen peroxide
Dishwashing liquid
Vacuum cleaner
Ultraviolet lamp, optional
Household cleaners (ammonia free)
Bleach
Aerosol
Cleaning brush
Rubber gloves

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