How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell

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     Having a pet cat is a responsibility. Just like dogs, cats need proper training and care. Their excreta need to be properly drained and disposed. Cat urine smell is really disturbing to the nose. It can be so disgusting if it is not being cleaned right away. Not all cleaning products can eradicate the cat urine smell but there are some that can eradicate it without adding much cost.

Using vinegar can be an effective means to remove cat urine smell. One part of vinegar must be mixed well with two parts of water. You can use the mixture in cleaning the area exposed to cat urine. The vinegar will neutralize the ammonia smell and will kill any bacteria present in the area. If your shirt has been exposed to the cat urine, you can add ?to 1 cup of vinegar to the washing machine when you wash your clothes.

When you are done using the vinegar or water to wash away the cat urine, you can sprinkle an amount of baking soda to the area. The baking soda has deodorizing effects thus neutralizing also the cat urine smell. Let it stay into the area for 24 hours and vacuum it on the next day.

Enzymatic cleaners found in any grocery store can be a big help to get rid cat urine smell. They are specially made to eradicate the cat urine smell by breaking down the components that causes it. The components present in enzymatic cleaners will effectively remove the odor and are non toxic to pets and environment. It comes in different forms such as spray or liquid.

You can use oxygen bleachers to get rid of cat urine smell. They contain sodium pecarbonate which are activated when mixed with water. Its activation will release oxygen and eliminate the odor of the cat urine. Just mix it with water and place or spray it on the area being contaminated by cat urine. You can also mix it when cleaning your clothes that are exposed to cat urine.

Always remember that when trying to clean the area with cat urine, test it in a small area before cleaning the whole area. This should be done to avoid removing the original color of the area because certain cleaners will not only remove the cat urine odor but also the color of it.

What you're going to find is that while you can try out all of the tips above, if you're finding that the smell is getting worse or you're finding that you just can't get rid of it, you may want to call up a professional cleaning company as they will be able to help you with the process since they will more than likely have some chemicals that may work on the solution itself.

Cat urine is a strong smell and is very hard to get rid of. The worst case scenario will more than likely be that you're going to have to get new carpet and started fresh all over again!