How to eliminate the smell of cat urine? Many pet owners sooner or later ask this question. Often cats refuse to cater for their needs in specialized trays or simply "mark" their territory. Be that as it may, the smell remaining after that is very harsh and persistent. In this article we will talk about how to eliminate the
smell of cat urine. In pet stores in the windows, you can see specialized tools to combat this problem. They can be purchased safely. But you need to take into account the surface with which they remove the smell (fabric, carpet, any surface), as some of these products can easily remove the smell, for example, from the floor, but at the same time harm the carpet. We will talk about simpler and more affordable methods of getting rid of odors using improvised means.
How to eliminate the smell of cat urine?
- Vinegar. Use it both diluted and pure. It is an excellent way to eliminate unpleasant odors. If you will use it in its pure form, be sure to wipe the surface with water after it.
- Undiluted alcohol, vodka. Besides the fact that these products will do a great job of eliminating the pungent odor, they will also help prevent the cat from re-stooling in this place.
- Potassium permanganate. This tool is suitable for any surfaces of a dark color.
It is necessary to make a weak solution of potassium permanganate and with a cloth to wipe the "odorous" place. It is not recommended to use it for fabrics and carpets, as there is a risk of staining. - Chlorine Use this universal tool only when you make sure that the surface to be cleaned will withstand contact with chlorine.
- Soda. She is another great remedy. We apply gruel from soda to the fetid place and wait until it dries. After that we sweep it.
- Laundry soap. It can be used both for hard surfaces, and for materials, clothing. Removing the smell of cat urine with soap is very effective, it can cope with other stench.
- Hydrogen peroxide. Like the previous remedy for the smell of cat urine, it can be used for materials and fabrics as well. However, hydrogen peroxide concentrate is an extremely powerful composition that can damage the varnish.
How to eliminate the smell of cat urine from the carpet?
If your pet has defecated on the carpet, you can remove the stain and smell of urine using the following procedure:
- Put toilet paper (or paper towels) in several layers on
the contaminated area and cover with a heavy object from above so that the liquid is better absorbed into it. If the carpet is already dry, that is, the urine has dried, then you must first wet this place with water, and then also attach paper and put a press on top. The procedure must be repeated until the napkin is dry. - We take a rag previously moistened in a solution of vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, put it on the fetid area and use the press again. We are waiting for a few hours.
- After that, to remove the stain from the carpet, we use a special carpet cleaner.