There are over 88 million households in America that own cats. Many of these households also face the burden of eliminating that nasty cat urine odor as well.

Even if you have a perfectly behaved cat, he just may try to mark his turf! This means your floor, rugs, corners of rooms, etc. After this happens it can be difficult to remove the strong ammonia like odor if you do not know what to do.

In this little tips and trick article, you will find some secret weapons that will help you be rid of stinky cat urine odor forever.

Cleaning Surfaces with Fabric:

When you discover a puddle, do not rub it. Rather lay an absorbent towel on top and press. Repeat this several times, getting out as much liquid as possible.

Next, rinse off the area with warm water (not hot). Again blot this up repeatedly, getting the moisture out.

The last step is to use either a hydrogen peroxide solution or good old fashioned vinegar and water. I use 1: 1 ratio for the vinegar and water and it works well. The vinegar works to neutralize the odor so kitty will not keep going back to that spot.

When using the peroxide, put some on a rag or piece of cloth and apply pressure to soiled area. Use a new cloth to absorb the peroxide back up from your fabric. With this and the vinegar option please be sure to test an out of the way spot to make sure your fabric will not be ruined.

If you decide to use the vinegar solution, just add it to a spraying bottle and spray to your surface. Place a rag or cloth over your stained area and then press to remove extra fluids. Leave this on overnight and vacuum in the morning if desired.

For a surface stain only, you can also use baking soda to remove any lingering odor. The only problem with the baking soda is that it is not to be use for deep fabrics, only for surface areas. Let the baking soda sit overnight and sweep up or vacuum the next day.

If desired you can repeat except use a damp cloth to really rub the baking soda into fabric. Once it is dry, vacuum up!

Cat Urine Odor in Rugs :

For rugs, you can follow the same protocol as above with fabrics. However, if you still believe that there is any lingering odor then get a steamer to get rid of any traces of cat urine odor.

You can also find enzymatic cleansers at your nearest pet shop. These work to neutralize any odors and ensure that kitty will not use the spot again. The vinegar is also a great odor neutralizer and does the same job.

Other flooring

If you have other types of flooring that can handle bleach, it works very well to get rid of those nasty smells. Just spritz it on and mop it off!

Keeping the Box Clean:

Cats may be animals, but they certainly do not like walking around in filth. They can and need clean litter boxes. If you keep you litter box clean and well maintained then your cat will likely keep using it and will not use your new lovely rug!

If you happen to find another urine stain, clean it up immediately. If not, your cat will come back to that spot repeatedly because of the lingering odor.

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