When there are animals at home - that's great. They give us love and warmth, with them children are accustomed to responsibility. And most often cats become our neighbors. Fluffy beauties purr languidly their songs and play cheerfully with glomeruli on a string. And everything would be great, if it weren’t for one thing ... If a cat at least once makes a puddle somewhere besides a tray, then you will get a rather serious problem. Today we’ll talk about how to get rid of the smell of cat urine.
Causes
There is an opinion that the smell of males is the strongest. Maybe so, but if the female makes the tags, the owner is no better off. However, why did a well-bred cat start doing such things? Zoopsychologists recommend, before looking for a way to get rid of the smell of cat urine, think about the causes of this phenomenon. If this succeeds, then you will calmly wash the house and forget about this problem. So, why does the smell of urine appear in the house?
- The animal does not fit his toilet. The tray may be too small, or you may have treated it with chlorine-based products.
- The appearance in the apartment of a new person / object / smell. In this case, the animal seeks to block the smell of a stranger, indicating who is the boss.
- Stress due to punishment or prolonged absence of the host. A man should know that cats are rather vindictive creatures. Therefore, do not offend your pet.
- Malaise. If an adult animal urinates on the floor or on the palace, and it started all of a sudden, then it is possible that he has problems with urination. For example, it may be cystitis. It is better to consult a veterinarian and undergo an examination.
- Tags. If the animal is not castrated, it will in this way drive competitors away from its territory and attract the attention of the opposite sex. You need to either find him a pair or castrate / sterilize.
After you analyze these points, find the reason and get rid of it, you can decide how to get rid of the smell of cat urine.
Neutralize the source
The faster you find a wet spot, the more likely it is to remove it once and for all. But remember that cat urine is very caustic, to wash it, you will need to make serious efforts. If this is not done immediately, then the pet recognizes the right to use this place as a personal toilet. So how to get rid of the smell of cat urine?
First of all, you need to wet a puddle with napkins. If it is fresh and has not had time to soak up anywhere, then the task ahead is not too difficult. This place needs to be washed and ventilated. But remember that it is likely that when this place gets wet, the smell will reappear.
Bleach
This is the most popular home disinfectant. Yes, it has its own smell, very strong and unpleasant. But it is able to decompose the urine of the animal and completely remove it. Chlorine itself can be washed, and besides, it is eroded. Since getting rid of the smell of cat urine at home is not too easy, you sometimes have to resort to this tool. Do not forget that bleach is toxic; neither a person nor an animal can inhale its vapors. It is necessary to bring the pet to another room and put on a mask.
You can take any chlorine-based cleaning products. It can be "White", "Sanita" or "Domestos". To remove the stain, a sponge moistened in solution is used. After this, it is necessary to rinse the place with clean water. It should be understood that in this way you can get rid of the smell of cat urine on linoleum or in the porch if the cat has marked concrete. In all other cases, it is necessary to take into account the nature of the coating, as well as resistance to chlorine.
Wooden floors
If you have a smooth coating like linoleum, the caustic liquid will dry out, but will not be absorbed, but in the case of wood everything is completely different. It is not difficult to get rid of the smell of cat urine on the floor only if it was an isolated case, and you noticed a “crime” in time. The stain should be washed thoroughly with water. After that, take a small sponge and moisten it in a solution of white vinegar. The proportion should be 1: 3. With this solution you need to wipe the floor, and then ventilate the room well. Vinegar has a strong odor but evaporates quickly.
Simple and affordable tools
Each pet store has bottles for removing tags. Judging by the instructions, they help to completely eliminate the stain itself, the smell, as well as the cause of its appearance. That is, the cat will never again dare to defecate in this place. In fact, as the reviews show, these tools do not always work. Moreover, studying the compositions, we can conclude that there are home analogues of these funds, much more profitable at a price:
- hydrogen peroxide;
- citric, malic, acetic acid;
- potassium permanganate;
- solution of iodine or soda.
Agree, it will be much cheaper to make home solutions, rather than buying ready-made products. Sometimes housewives try to get rid of stains and smell with the help of ammonia. This is not recommended because it contains ammonia. This substance also enters cat urine, which can attract animals and, as a result, contribute to the appearance of new spots. Better ammonia to handle the tray. This ensures disinfection and accustoming to the place.
Carpet covering
Today, it is becoming increasingly less common because hygiene procedures are becoming much more difficult to perform. It cannot be removed, and only a washing vacuum cleaner will give a good result. But to get rid of the smell of cat urine on the carpet is not easy even if the carpet is relatively small. It is impossible to wash it in its entirety, and if you manage to put it in a bath, then it will be very difficult to dry it later.
To solve this problem, you can use ordinary vinegar and soda. To do this, thoroughly soak the marked area with an acid solution. A concentrated solution is not required; one part of vinegar into two parts of water is enough. If the urine is fresh, then it should be blotted with a paper towel, and then apply an acid solution. You must wait 30 minutes until the fibers are completely saturated. After that, thoroughly blot the stain and leave to dry.
Final stage
If the smell has not completely disappeared, then processing with soda will help to cope with this task. To do this, add a tablespoon of soda to a glass of water and mix thoroughly. Soak the carpet with this solution and let dry. After this, the coating must be treated with the following cocktail:
- hydrogen peroxide - 100 ml;
- any dishwashing detergent - 5 ml.
Mix thoroughly and use a brush to rub the prepared product. After that, the residues can be removed with a sponge or a washing vacuum cleaner.
Save upholstered furniture
Today it is not cheap, and if your favorite decided to mark a chair or sofa, this can be a serious problem. Moreover, if this applies to young kittens who have not yet learned to walk in the tray, then not everything is so scary. The smell will not be so persistent, and you can get rid of it quite easily. But even well-mannered pets sometimes “stain” upholstered furniture, as a result we have yellow spots on the sofa and the smell of cat urine. How to get rid of these marks with minimal upholstery consequences?
The easiest way is to remove the stain from the sofa, which is covered with a dense fabric or leather. But flock and suede absorb the liquid like a sponge and quickly pass it into the depths, from where the pungent odor will stand out for a long time. Therefore, if you see a spreading puddle, then do not hesitate. Try to get it wet with tissues and immediately begin to neutralize. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to buy expensive industrial facilities. Everything you need is at your place.
The smell of cat urine on the couch
How to get rid of this scourge with the help of improvised means? The instruction is simple:
- First we make a soapy solution. To do this, laundry soap must be grated and mixed with warm water. Apply liberally to the stain and leave for 20 minutes. The resulting crust can be removed with a damp sponge. It is important to carefully remove the remaining soap, otherwise there will be light streaks.
- Manganese. Do not forget that it can only be used on dark upholstery. It will be very difficult to remove stains from light tissue. To prepare a solution of potassium permanganate , several crystals are poured into water until a light pink hue appears. After this, you need to completely soak the stain with the solution. It is necessary that urine that has penetrated into the sofa is completely decomposed. Repeated application after 15-20 minutes may be required. After this, the surface must be blotted with a clean cloth and dried.
- Instead of manganese, iodine can be used. It perfectly decomposes uric acid, and also repels cats from furniture. To prepare the solution, add a few drops of iodine per liter of water.
Remember: iodine and manganese stain the fabric.
The use of natural oxidizing agents
Today we are talking about how to quickly get rid of the smell of cat urine, so we choose the means that are at home regularly. If necessary, they can be used immediately, while the stain is completely fresh. One such revenue is lemon juice. The main objective of this tool is the decomposition of uric acid, which requires an oxidizing agent.
For this, the juice of one lemon is squeezed directly onto the stain, and then a sponge is moistened in the juice of the second and the tissue is wiped from the outside. It will not only refresh the fabric, but also give the aroma of citrus. The procedure is repeated after 20 minutes. If these are old spots, several more approaches may be required.
Citric acid also helps to get rid of the smell of cat urine in the apartment. This is a cheaper and more affordable tool. To do this, a teaspoon of the powder is dissolved in two tablespoons of water. After 15-20 minutes, the acid must be carefully removed from the upholstery, as it can discolor the dye. This is better than a choking odor, but it’s still worth trying to maintain the shade.
Problem number 1 - shoes
If you have a cat, you will have to make a closed shoe cabinet. This will save from a situation where guests, going home, will find their shoes in poor condition. And the animal’s guilt is not here. He sees an object that has a strange smell, and makes it “his”.
And how to get rid of the smell of cat urine in shoes? To do this, as soon as possible soak a puddle with a towel. If you do not let the urine dry and soak, this is already half the success. And then follow a series of steps:
- Wash your shoes thoroughly with soap and water to remove a sticky stain.
- Now it is important to decompose the urochrome, for which an acidic environment is needed. Vinegar or citric acid is suitable. Put on shoes and leave for several hours.
- Urea does not dissolve in water, but it is defenseless against alkali, so wipe the surface with soda.
- Wash the affected slipper / shoe again with soap and water.
After that, the smell should disappear.
If the spots are very old
Let's say you drive into a new apartment where cats lived, who left their marks for a long time. The spots are old, their location is unknown, and the smell leaves much to be desired. In this case, it is recommended to buy an ultraviolet lamp. In her light, the spots will turn yellow, they can be easily detected. But finding is half the problem. Urine penetrates deep into a tree, eats up even into concrete, and it is very difficult to remove it.
You should start with the above tools. Lemon and vinegar, hydrogen peroxide - these are simple substances that help in the most difficult situations. But the insidious thing is that when moisture gets on the stain, it starts to smell again, as if no efforts were made.
This problem can be dealt with using special tools. No, do not look for them on supermarket shelves. Everything sold here has nothing to do with the decomposition of urine. In the best case, these products can mask the smell. Therefore, it is worth contacting a veterinary clinic where you will find effective drugs. Of course, their cost will be quite high.
Industrial facilities
Of all the abundance of means for eliminating odors, accustoming animals to the tray and the like, there are only a few drugs that really cope with their functions. It:
- Odorgon is a composition based on plant components, has bactericidal properties and is capable of decomposing urine. With it, you can get rid of the smell of cat urine on clothes, even if it belongs to an allergic person or a child.
- "Zoosan" - decomposes organic matter at the molecular level. It can be used on any surface.
Using each of these tools will be all the more effective the sooner you start the fight against the stain. While it is fresh, a positive outcome is guaranteed. But if the stain is old and ingrained, you will have to make tremendous efforts to completely eradicate the smell of urine.