The reason for the persistence of the smell of cat urine lies in its composition. Two components - urea and urochrome - are easily removed with water. The situation is more complicated with uric acid, which is poorly soluble in water and ethanol. Uric acid crystals, invisible to the eye, continue to emit an unpleasant aroma for a long time, which intensifies when they come into contact with moisture. To remove the odor, uric acid must be decomposed using alkali or glycerin.
It is necessary
9% table vinegar, baking soda, dish detergent
Instructions
Step 1
If you find a puddle in the wrong place, try to collect and remove as much liquid as possible. To do this, absorb the urine with paper towels or cover it with absorbent cat litter.
Never wash the stain with water. It will not remove uric acid crystals. Such cleaning will only increase the area of their distribution.
Step 2
Many owners use chlorine or ammonia to remove the smell of cat urine. These remedies appear to be effective because of their own pungent odor, but they don't actually remove feline amber. In addition, the high toxicity and harmful fumes of these products can harm your pet.
Only for a while will the use of perfumed products solve the problem. Folk remedies such as lemon, freshly ground coffee, parsley, aromatic oils and other odorous substances will only temporarily take over the smell of cat urine. They will wear off soon, but uric acid crystals will remain.
Step 3
While the stain is fresh, it can be effectively treated with alcohol or vodka, laundry soap that contains glycerin, and mouthwash. A wet place can be treated with a concentrated solution of soda or covered with gruel from it. After drying, vacuum clean.
Step 4
To combat the persistent odor of cat urine, substances containing alkali are used. When choosing a product, be guided by the type of surface to be treated. Some substances can damage tissues.
The problem area is treated with a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate. But it is not applicable to light surfaces. In contrast, hydrogen peroxide has a bleaching effect. The vinegar water solution must be thoroughly washed with water afterwards. In a liter of water, 10-20 drops of iodine are diluted.
Step 5
For the greatest effect, a combination of various means is used. For example, the following recipe gives excellent results. After removing the fetid moisture as much as possible, fill the place with 9% vinegar diluted in water in a ratio of 1: 3. It is important that the vinegar is completely dry before moving on to the second stage. Otherwise, subsequent steps will be ineffective.
When the vinegar is dry, sprinkle with baking soda. Make a solution of 100 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 0.5 teaspoon of dish detergent and 100 ml of water. Spray this mixture liberally over the baking soda from a spray bottle to create a copious foam. Let the substances do their job for 2-3 hours, and then remove the remnants of the mixture with a washing vacuum cleaner.
This method breaks down uric acid crystals, eliminating the unpleasant odor permanently.
Step 6
In specialized pet stores, you will find a large number of products to neutralize the smell of animals. When choosing a professional product, pay attention to the composition. Some sprays only mask odors. The most effective will be products that contain enzymes (or enzymes).
