Cat Urine Odor Removal Tips

If you have a cat around the home, you most probably have a tough time dealing with the urine problem that these wonderful pets cause. In that case you could really use some cat urine odor removal tips. An untrained pet will soil your floors, curtains, furnishings, and sometimes even clothes. What makes cat urine particularly problematic is the fact that you have to clean it the right way. Superficial cleaning works for the human eye and nose but leaves a clear beacon for the cat to revisit the same spots over and over again.

A number of issues can result in your feline opting to urinate all over your home instead of its litter box.  This can occur when your pet is protesting an unclean litter box, getting acquainted to a new pet or child, and when it is sick. This can also occur when your cat has behavioral issues that have nothing to do with external factors.

What to Do
What You Need
•    Paper towels
•    Vinegar
•    Baking soda
•    Hydrogen peroxide
•    Dish detergent
•    Rubber gloves
•    UV light (optional)

The Process
1.    If the urine is fresh, then you can first try to blot out as much of it as you can with the aid of paper towels. This makes light of all subsequent tasks. Repeat the blotting process until the paper towels can no longer find anything to soak up.
2.    Turn off the lights and look for any other soiled areas with the aid of the UV light. Mix the vinegar with the water at a 3:1 ratio and apply the solution to the soiled area until it is saturated. After this you can repeat the first step of blotting out the wetness.
3.    After this, sprinkle baking soda over the area. This works to absorb any remaining wetness and also kill the odor. Mix small quantities of hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent and sprinkle it over the soda. The quantities should be 5ml of dish detergent to 180ml of hydrogen peroxide. You can use your fingers to gently rub the cleaning solution into the baking soda as soon as you spot signs of forming.
4.    From here you can repeat the blotting process again and proceed to vacuum the area dry. If the stains are aged and stubborn then this process might not be entirely effective. You will need to make use of an enzymatic cleaner to get rid of the stains and odor.

Summary
The article dwells on the tips that can be employed in getting rid of cat urine stains and odors. It is important to use the right cleaner that not only removes the undesirable stains but also leaves the soiled area undamaged. To this effect it makes sense to always test your solutions on a piece of material which is similar to the affected area.