Cleaning cat urine accidents can be tricky. Even when the stains have been cleaned, the odor can still linger. The best thing to do when it comes to cat pee is to remove the stain as soon as possible. The quicker you can start destroying the odors, the faster your home can get back to smelling fresh. There is the dual problem of removing the stain and odor you can smell and that which your feline friend can even after it looks clean to you. If not cleaned properly they may be drawn to use the same area again as a toilet.
To do the job right, you need to have the right cleaners on hand.
But if you don’t feel like buying an enzyme cleaner, no problem! We gathered easy DIY recipes that you can make using common household ingredients to get rid of cat urine unpleasantness right away.
First, we look at homemade cleaners that are simple to put together and immediately ready to use. Then, there’s an enzyme cleaner recipe recommended by vets for tricky urine stains. Last is a carpet refresher recipe. You must test any recipe on an inconspicuous small patch of carpet to ensure no lifting of color or damage, especially wool carpets. With all the recipes, start by soaking up as much urine as possible with plain paper towels, using a pressing rather than rubbing action.
The 6 Homemade Enzyme Cleaner for Cat Urine Recipes
1. Hydrogen Peroxide Cat Urine Cleaner
Cover the cat pee stain liberally with baking soda. Allow the baking soda to sit for up to 2 hours. While it’s sitting, combine the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a small bowl or glass.
Pour the mixture over the baking soda, and let it fully absorb, working the solution down into the carpet. Blot up any excess liquid with paper towels.
When the stain is dry, vacuum up the baking soda.
2. White Vinegar Cat Urine Cleaner
Pour baking soda over the affected area. After 10 minutes, pour vinegar over the baking soda. Blot up any excess liquid with paper towels, and let the mixture sit for 1 minute.
Mix hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a bowl, and scrub it into the stain over the vinegar and baking soda. Use an old toothbrush or cloth to work the mixture into the area.
Blot the stain with paper towels.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Cat Urine Cleaner
Apple cider vinegar is made of acidic ingredients that eliminate odor-causing bacteria and neutralize alkaline components of the urine.
Mix water and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, and pour the solution over the affected area. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Blot up any excess liquid with paper towels.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide and Water Cat Urine Cleaner
This recipe is good to make and keep on hand in a spray bottle for accidents around the litter box or on hardwood floors and walls.
Add ingredients to a spray bottle. When cat pee is on hard surfaces around your home, wipe up the pee with paper towels. Then use this cleaner to spray the area to combat any odors. Dry with paper towels.
5. Enzyme Cat Urine Cleaner – Vet approved
Using the Enzyme Cleaner
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6. Carpet Refresher
Mix the ingredients. Sprinkle the mixture over your carpet. Let it sit for a minimum of 20 minutes, and then vacuum.
For Cleaning Clothes
If your favorite shirt is the unlucky recipient of a cat urine accident, rinse out as much of the urine as possible without soaking the whole garment. Then run the clothing through the washing machine using biological washing powder.
Final Thoughts
DIY cleaners may take a while to put together, but the reward makes it worthwhile. These effective cleaners can get rid of urine stains and odors without any of the harsh chemicals that may be dangerous to pets and children. Do not use ammonia containing products as they draw cats to the area because it smells like urine to them.
These homemade cat urine cleaner recipes are simple to prepare and budget-friendly, but if you prefer the convenience of a shop-bought product then Simple Solution offers a great range. Remember to always test a small area of your carpet before treating the whole stain and if your cat is regularly urinating out of the litter tray be sure to get them checked out by their vet.
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