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[Sassea]

Can anyone give me a home remedy of getting rid of (and maintaining a clean carpet) of cat urine. Just had my carpeting cleaned and the odor is still THERE. And/or what can I buy thats out there on the market that will get rid of the odor let alone clean the carpet. Renting, so cannot replace carpeting, besides that would be way too expensive.... HELP!!!! Thanks in advance for your info....

[honkytonkgal]

Neat Vodka rub it on the carpet with a clean cloth.

[peanut]

Look for "Natures Miracle", i'm pretty sure thats what you need. But whatever you do PLEASE dont take the frustration out on the cat.

[Breezy23]

Go to the local vet and explain the problem. They will be able to sell you a product (can't remember the name) which you apply to the carpet along with some water. You keep it covered and then when it has dried the smell will have gone. It smells rather similar to coconut whilst it is drying so its quite pleasant and it actually works on the bacteria that cause the horrid smell. Last time I bought it it was about �6, it was a long time ago and not cheap but you don't need a lot of it. Excellent product, they also do one just for stains.

[gessoo]

The product from the Vets recommended by Breezy 23 is probably 'Odour Free' which now costs about �11.00 from vets. It is excellent and I use it for other things as well. However, you can get the same thing called 'Simple Solution' from most pet supply stores or warehouses for about �5.00.

You will have to wet the offending areas first, then treat with the product and let it dry naturally. It doesn't mask the smell but eliminates it biologically (I'm no scientific expert!) You may need more than one treatment.

[Lynn_M]

What you need to stop the problem re-occurring, is a litter tray. As long as you clean it out regulary and replace with fresh litter, the creature will almost certainly use it. Also, since you're living in furnished accommodation, it will be prudent to also buy a scratching post, otherwise kitty is likely to sharpen his/her claws on the settee or wallpaper.

[Lynn_M]

To stop the problem re-occurring, I would strongly reccommend that you get a litter tray. As long as you clean it out regularly, the creature will gladly use it. Also, since you're living in furnished accommodation, it will be prudent to invest in a scratching post, otherwise, kitty will shread your settee and wallpaper in no time!

[Sassea]

peanut: that thought never ever entered my mind. Not in a million years would I harm an animal let alone a human being... they (my 2 cats) are my children!!! That title was meant to get your attention...thanks for the info, will definitely look for it...

[valsuey]

honkytonkgal - Bit extreme that! Not wasting my voddy on the carpet!

[netibiza]

Vinegar is the best and cheapest thing to use.

[Drisgirl]

I used Wash and Get Off from my local pet shop when my cat - who has not been reared with a litter tray took it upon himself to be lazy and use a corner of the dining area.This is a pleasant citrus smell and did the trick.He now stops being a ginger cushion long enough to go outside!!

[drgnrdr]

Here is some info I got from a professional carpet cleaner company: When fresh urine comes out of the body, it is relatively clean, with little bacteria in the acid state. As the urine dries, it turns into alkaline salts, in which bacteria flourish and give off an odor. You should first treat an old urine stain with an acid solution (such as vinegar and water), which would offset the alkaline and bring the stain to a neutral ph. You should then apply an enzyme treatment to destroy the bacteria and eliminate the smell. Since fresh urine is acid, adding vinegar doesn't help; it actually sets the stain in an acid state. In essence, you have given the urine more power to turn into the "alkaline state and smell". Once in alkaline state, the stain will attract moisture out of the air, activating salts and bacteria and smelling again and again. Never add vinegar to a fresh urine spill. Instead blot with warm water and a towel several times. Follow with a mild dish detergent, 1 teaspoon per Qt. of water and cont. to rinse and dry. Finally add the enzyme treatment to eat any bacteria present. Now there you go, I thought I would share his info with you...

[clairedavey]

Hi

A very clever lady once told me to mix white spirit with water in spray thing (like the household cleaning products come in), spray that on the area, while it smells initially it does eat up the odour, and will stop the car peeing in that area. It wont clean the carpet but really works with the odour.

[Sassea]

clairedavey: what do you mean by white spirit? Am I missing something here?!?!

[Brigitta]

I haven't used this remedy myself but I was told once that when you clean the area where the cat has urinated that it is important not to use a cleaner that contains ammonia as this can be mistaken (by the cat) for the ammonia in urine and then the cat would pee there again to eliminate the 'marker' of the 'other cat'.

So I was told that washing powder disolved in water was an ideal solution. Good luck