Cat urine is not only unsightly and smelly, but it can cause serious
damage to your carpet if not addressed immediately. Because cat urine
contains a high amount of protein, the smell is stronger than that of
other pets. It also has a more distinct color that can stain carpets
easily.
Oftentimes cat urine not only saturates the carpet but can penetrate the
padding and foundation underneath. When this happens, it is recommended to call in a professional carpet cleaning service.
Steps to Removing Cat Urine
1. Blot the stain with a clean cloth or towel. There is no need to hold
the towel when doing this. Simply place the towel on top of the stain and
press down with your foot. Continue to do this with dry towels until they
no longer appear wet.
2. Saturate the area with clean water. The water should then be removed by
using the process in step one. This process will help lessen the chance
that the odor of the urine will penetrate the carpet. You can also use a
dry vac or steam cleaner to suck up the excess moisture.
3. Mitigate the smell using distilled white vinegar or baking soda.
To remove oder with vinegar, use two parts water to one part vinegar, pour
the mixture directly over the stained area and immediately cover the area
with towels. Leave the towels for at least an hour before removing and
rinsing the area with fresh water. Absorb the water with a clean cloth.
To remove the oder using baking soda, make the area slightly damp and then
sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda. Agitate the baking soda with a
cleaning brush or cloth and then let it dry. Once dried, it can be removed
by vacuuming the area.
4. Apply a pet stain and odor remover if you still smell or see the
stain. These can be purchased at both the grocery store and pet care
stores.
If these steps fail to remove the stain or the odor, call a professional
carpet cleaner. To help find a qualified cleaner in your area visit
www.carpetcleaning.org.
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