Anyone who owns a cat knows how
displeasing it can be when the cat leaves its’ mark on the carpet. The strong
smell tends to spread in the whole house, and may even create fumes similar to
ammonia if not treated properly. Cat urine stains should not be treated like
any other pet urine stains. Compared to dogs, cats have a richer protein diet.
This means that their urine produces a larger stain and worse odor than dogs.
Thus, you must treat cat urine stains differently than dog urine stains. If you
just saw your cat pee on the carpet, here are a few ways that help you get rid
of the strong, distinct smell of cat urine, and the displeasing sight of the
urine stains on the carpet.
·
Firstly,
take paper towels and start blotting the stain area to absorb the cat wet cat
urine. Keep doing this until the area completely dries, and the towel absorbs
no more. Do not rub against the carpet. Rubbing may cause the urine to seep
deeper in the carpet.
·
Now,
using a clean cloth dipped in plain water, rinse the affected area. Blot the
stain with a dry cloth till no more can be absorbed.
You are now ready to proceed with one
of the cleaning solutions outlined below to get rid of the cat urine stains on
your carpet.
Method One (Using White Vinegar)
Things that you will require:
·
Vinegar
·
Bowl
·
Water
·
Soft,
white cloths
·
Paper
towels
·
Ceramic
object
·
Vacuum
extractor
·
Hairbrush
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
To
make your cleaning solution, pour 1 part white vinegar in a bowl, and add 1
part water to it. Mix thoroughly.
2.
Dip
a soft, white cloth in the solution.
3.
Now,
apply the solution on to the affected area using the cloth. The amount of
solution applied depends on how large and deep the stain is.
4.
Place
a few paper towels on the stained area, and place a ceramic object on top of
them for pressure.
5.
You
may leave the paper towels in place for 30 minutes or more if required.
6.
After
that remove the paper towels.
7.
Make
sure that the vinegar solution has completely dried. Use a vacuum extractor if
required.
8.
Use
a hairbrush to raise the nap of the carpet if required.
9.
Repeat
the above instructions if the stain and odor still remain.
Method Two (Using Hydrogen Peroxide and
Baking Soda)
Things that you will require:
·
Baking
soda
·
Gloves
·
Brush
·
3%
hydrogen peroxide
·
Dishwashing
liquid detergent
·
Soft
cloth or a spray bottle
·
Vacuum
cleaner
Steps that you will need to take:
1.
The
first step towards removing the cat urine stains from your carpet involves
sprinkling a hand full of baking soda over the stained area. Work it into the
carpet with your fingers or a brush.
2.
Pour
a quarter cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide into a bowl, and add a teaspoon of liquid
dishwashing detergent to it. Mix thoroughly.
3.
Apply
the solution on to the stained area by either using a clean, white cloth or by
pouring the solution in to a spray bottle.
4.
Work
the solution into the carpet with your fingers or a brush.
5.
Let
the solution dry.
6.
Once
it has dried, vacuum the stained area to get rid of the dried baking soda. If
necessary, use a brush to loosen the dried baking soda from the carpet.
7.
You
may also use this method after method one if necessary.
Tips:
Before
you apply any of the cleaning solutions on to the stained area, remember to use
them on an inconspicuous area first to check for any damages.
In
case of any large stubborn stains that have been present for a while now, you
can also use commercial cleaners such as enzymatic cleaners or oxygen cleaners.
You may also take your carpet to a professional cleaner.
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