Before you start dealing with puddles and cat urine odors, you should find out the reasons that force your pet to defecate in places not intended for this. Perhaps the tray does not fit the animal in size, or the owners remove it out of time. Some cats do not tolerate resentment or changes in family routine. Urination in the wrong places can be a sign that your cat is ill (especially if it is already old).
It is necessary
- - adsorbent for cat litter;
- - paper towels;
- - table vinegar;
- - baking soda;
- - laundry soap;
- - potassium permanganate;
- - lemon juice;
- - hydrogen peroxide.
Instructions
Step 1
The most suitable and effective way to clean cat urine depends on the type of surface and how long the stain has gone unnoticed. If the puddle is still fresh, the first step is to take paper towels and soak the cat urine in them as quickly as possible. The less it remains on the sofa, linoleum or carpet, the easier it will be to get rid of the stain and the corresponding smell.
Step 2
Fill the problem area with fine zeolite or bentonite litter box. When the moisture is completely absorbed, vacuum. Don't try to wash off urine with water. Mix one part vinegar with three parts water and treat the affected area thoroughly. Saturate with paper towels and sprinkle with baking soda, leave for half an hour. Remove any remaining baking soda with a vacuum cleaner or brush. Then ventilate the room, if the smell is not completely eliminated - repeat the procedure again. Be careful when handling the carpet, check the effect of the vinegar solution on a less visible area. After making sure that the carpet does not fade, you can use the solution for its intended purpose.
Step 3
Never use chlorine-containing products to combat cat urine and its odor. Although this substance is a powerful oxidizing agent that kills microorganisms, one should not forget about its toxicity. Chlorine can cause significant harm to cats, which have a keen sense of smell (compared to humans). It is also not recommended to use ammonia and perfumery products.
Step 4
Laundry soap contains glycerin, which has the ability to break down urea. Therefore, cleaning (or washing) the problem area with soap and water will help keep the smell of cat urine to a minimum. It is recommended to alternate the treatment of the stain with soap and vodka. You can also treat the puddle formation with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, lemon juice, diluted in half with water or hydrogen peroxide.
