Any cat owner will say that their house does not have an animal smell. However, the smell of cat urine may be detectable by any visitor. For that we have found the definitive trick that cancels the smell.
Let’s be honest, cats aren’t always adorable, especially when they pee where they shouldn’t. Normally the cat urinates in his litter box like the civilized feline that he is, but sometimes accidents happen and they do it on the sofa or on the carpet. It’s our job, at the end of the day, to clean up the mess our cat leaves behind. So here’s how to remove cat urine odors and stains from furniture.
You have to be fast
First of all, speed is of the essence here. When our beloved cat urinates on the sofa, carpet or any other surface, we must be quick to dry it with paper as soon as possible. Letting it dry will be worse to remove. Then we’ll get a bottle of vinegar. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray the area. For a more effective result, we will gently brush with a soft brush and then dry with a tissue.
Before proceeding to the next step, we will make sure that the affected area is free of dust or cat hair, as these can make the smell worse. If there is, we will remove it with a vacuum cleaner. The last part of this odor removal process is to spray the area with a highly concentrated baking soda solution (we’ll simply mix water and baking soda). This will work long enough to remove the unwanted odor.
Sodium bicarbonate as prevention
The best way to prevent cat odors from taking over our home is to avoid them in the first place. We will keep the litter box clean and add baking soda to help absorb odors. If the cat seems to have urinary stress problems (causing us to have accidents) or is constantly throwing up hairballs all over the house, consider gradually switching her to a food that helps reduce hairballs and urinary problems.
Most cat odors in the home can be caused by bodily fluids, but it’s also important do not let hair accumulate of cat; this can also cause odour. To easily remove cat hair from upholstery, mix some fabric softener with water in a spray bottle and lightly spray the surface. After spraying the surface, we will use moistened rubber gloves to pick up and remove the cat hair.