How to Remove Cat Urine From Hardwood Floors
Cat urine and hardwood floors don't go well together. If you can catch the problem while it's still "fresh," you'll be better off. The smell of cat urine is pungent and unpleasant so it's a good idea to follow these moderately easy steps. Here are a few ways to get your home smelling fresh.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Blot urine with paper towels.
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Wash affected area several times with white vinegar.
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Rinse stain thoroughly with warm water.
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Blot dry with paper towels.
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Apply a specialized stain and odor-removing bacteria/enzyme cleaner.
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Tips & Warnings
You may want to wear rubber gloves.
Old, dried stains may be difficult to remove. As a last resort, try sanding away the stain and resealing the wood.
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Comments
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I disagree, you need an enzymatic cleaner specially formatted for cat urine to break t down so that cat won't revisit the same area. soap and water won't cut it alone.
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how do I get cat urine smell out of concrete or wall.
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kmr28
Jan 30, 2009
i agree with gallatea. once the urine has hit the floor that cat knows where he or she uninated at and if you dont either get rid of the animal or stop allowing access to that area it will do it again and again.
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gallatea
Sep 16, 2008
In studies - plain simple soap kills bacteria. It doesn't have to say anti-bacterial to be anti-bacterial.
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gallatea
Sep 16, 2008
I'm sure the people posting for "odor-nix" are selling it too. In lieu of replacing the subfloor or floor, soap & water & a good dry do wonders - you don't need expensive cleaners. But the cat/dog will definitely still smell where they went.
