This is the Recipe to Get Rid of Cat & Dog
Urine odors
from Carpets and Rugs
Ingredients
Baking Soda
White Vinegar
Dishwashing Detergent
3 % Hydrogen Peroxide
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Directions:
 1.
If the cat has recently urinated on the carpet, first
absorb as much of the cat urine as possible using paper towels or an old
towel. Place clean paper towels
over the cat urine area and tread on them so as to absorb as much of the
urine
as possible. Repeat with dry towels until no more moisture can be
absorbed.
If the cat urine has dried and you are not sure where
the soiled area is you can use a black light (pictured above) to detect
it. In a darkened room the black light will pick up urine and other
stains. Hand held black lights can be purchased for
2. Next, wet the area with a solution
of 50% white vinegar and 50% water. Make sure you use enough of the
solution to penetrate the fibers deep down. Allow it to almost dry. You can
assist drying by blotting with paper towels as described above. If you own a wet and dry vacuum extractor
use that to remove excess moisture.
The acidity of the vinegar will neutralize
the ammonia in the cat urine.
3. Apply a liberal
amount of baking soda over the affected area and drizzle it with a quarter
of a cup of hydrogen peroxide mixed with a teaspoon of liquid dishwashing
detergent. (not caustic detergent that you put in a dishwasher) Work it in with a scrubbing brush or your fingers (be sure to
wear rubber gloves) to dissolve the baking soda and work it down into the
carpet. Allow it to dry. Then vacuum.
The vinegar will neutralize the ammonia and hydrogen
peroxide is a powerful oxidizer capable of killing bacteria which cause
the urine smells. Baking soda is a well known deodorizer which absorbs
odors. Sprinkle it on your carpet monthly then vacuum up to keep your
carpet smelling fresh all the time.
Important. Never
use ammonia or ammonia-based products on the carpet.
One of the ingredients of urine is ammonia and your cat may well be
encouraged to re-offend in the same area if it detects the smell of
ammonia. Many household cleaner cleaners contain ammonia so be sure to
read the label.
 If
you don't have hydrogen peroxide on hand you could substitute it
in an emergency for a spray laundry stain remover. Check the
bottle. If it says 'Oxy' anywhere on the label then it probably
contains hydrogen peroxide.
Caution, you should test your
carpet for color fastness in an inconspicuous area.
Use only 3% Hydrogen Peroxide.
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Cat and Dog Pee & Poop Problems -
Questions and Answers
Additional Information
Often a cat will inappropriately urinate because of a medical
condition. If you have problems with a cat not using his litter box please
get him checked by a vet. Examination by your vet for lower urinary tract
diseases is
necessary to rule out medical conditions which could be causing the
inappropriate urination problem. For example a painful case of cystitis or
urethral blockage may have your cat associating the pain of urination with
it's litter tray and it will therefore avoid it's litter tray.
Read more about Cystitis in Cats
Sadly, feline spraying and inappropriate urination problems
are among the most common reasons for pet cats to be euthanised and
surrendered to cat shelters
House Training Kittens to use the litter box
or go outside
The problem with cat urine soiling on carpets and other
porous furnishings is that it is not always detected until it begins to
smell. When the cat first urinates it has very little smell but as time goes
by and the urine begins to decompose the odor becomes very unpleasant.
Cats Spraying urine is territorial and also stress related
Reasons why cats spray urine, prevention and treatment
First wash
all surfaces that have been sprayed with cat urine with a
laundry detergent containing enzymes. Then mix up 50% white vinegar and 50%
water in a spray bottle and spray the area well with the vinegar solution to
discourage the cat spraying urine in the same place again
Cats are fastidious animals and don't like dirty litter
trays. Clean the cat litter trays daily.
Keep Cat Litter trays in a quiet location. How would you like
to go to the toilet in a busy thoroughfare?
Diabetes in cats can cause increased urination.
Your cat may be suffering from Feline Stress.
Common causes, management and diagnosis of feline
stress
Cats do not like to use the toilet near to where they eat.
That's not surprising... neither do we! Move litter boxes away from feeding
areas or where their water is placed.
If your cat pees in your potted plant you can deter them by
placing some pine cones on top of the soil. Commercial cat repellants are
also available. Here are some home remedy tips to try to
Stop Cat Peeing in Potted Plants
If you catch your cat urinating on your carpet or floor,
gently and quickly move him to the litter tray. Don't punish him as this may
increase his stress. Try to reinforce positive behavior. Punishment only
causes more stress.
Neuter or spay kittens at an early age to reduce urine
spraying problems
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