How to Remove Cat Urine From Upholstery

You know right away when it's happened - Fluffy has forgotten to use her litter box again. Here's how to get that urine out of your couch or chair upholstery.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pet Stain Removers
• White Vinegar
• White Vinegar
• Bacteria/enzyme Cleaners
• Rubber Gloves
• Rubber Gloves
• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels

1. 

   Blot stain immediately with paper towels, absorbing as much fluid as possible.

2. 

   Sponge stain with cold water.

3. 

   Blot again with paper towels.

4. Mix solution of 1 tbsp. white vinegar and 2 cups warm water.

5. Dab vinegar and water solution on stain.

6. 

   Apply a specialized stain and odor removing bacteria/enzyme cleaner, such as "Outright Pet Stain Eliminator," "Pet 'Oops' Remover," or "Stain Gobbler" if the urine odor persists; follow the manufacturer's directions.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the vinegar solution on a piece of fabric that is hidden from view - under the cushion or on the backside of the furniture.
• You may want to wear rubber gloves when performing this task.

[vetstudent]

on 1/30/2009 I just discovered that my cat urinated on my papasan chair yet again. The last time he did this I threw out the cushion and bought a new one. So why would he pee there again with a brand new cushion? Any suggestions? I tried a hydrogen peroxide mixture but I don't know if it will work.

[stinkypets]

on 10/3/2007 If you use frabreeze enough the carpet or furniture will get "sticky". When you walk over it in your socks they kind of stick to it. Eventually the smell will come back, also when the miosture is high the smell comes back very strong.

on 9/17/2006 Cat urine is formidable. But baking soda works. Nothing else I have tried is quite as good. That is if I have something that can be put in a washing machine. Whole box of baking soda to a load. Soak overnight.

on 8/8/2006 I've tried baking soda, vinegar, Nature's Miracle, Zero Odor, Odorcide, and I even purchased a Bissell Pro-Heat Carpet Steam Cleaning machine, using the pet odor remover cleaning solution in it. Nothing has worked. My house smells like urine. Nature's Miracle liquid cleaner was highly recommended by a co-worker who has several indoor cats. She swears by it. It is advertised that is not only removes the urine odor, but deters cats from returning to the same spot(s) to urinate. It does not. I purchased a gallon jug and poured it directly on the stain after I blotted the urine spot. It saturated the carpet and I put enough to soak down through the padding. I followed the label directions. The cats keep returning to this spot (among several other favorite spots around the house). Because I have three 15 week old kittens, there are cat toilets all over my house and I can't pinpoint the specific spots unless I happen to actually see them going. They wet and poop everywhere but the clean litter box, in which I use Nature's Miracle litter. It's impossible to know where all the spots are, so I use my carpet steam cleaner. I think this process is just drawing old stains and odors up to the surface, making it worse. I found a web site, which has a recipe that guarantees complete odor and stain removal for $7.99. I figured I'd try one more thing. Heck, as much money as I've spent already, $7.99 to receive a so-called sure-fire recipe by e-mail seems reasonable to me. If this doesn't work, I might just stick a match to the whole place! I'm blessed to have chronic sinus problems, if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to live in this pee palace.

on 8/8/2006 I have applied this to my carpet almost 6 times now and the cat pee stink is still there. It does not work at all.