Things You'll Need:
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- towel or scrub brush
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Step 1
Blot up the offending area with a clean, absorbent towel. If you can catch the spot early, great, if not, it will be a little bit more difficult to clean it properly -- although not impossible. If your couch has a removable cover, obviously take it off and launder it following the directions that came with the couch or cover. Make sure to dab the stain, not rub it.
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Step 2
Taking a washcloth or a scrub brush with soft bristles, pour a white vinegar/water solution onto the cloth or brush and gently rub onto the stain, going in a circular motion from the outside edges to the center of the stain. Allow to sit for several minutes.
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Step 3
Apply baking soda to the stain and rub in gently into the fabric. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then clean up any residue with a hand vac or vacuum extension.
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Step 4
Dry the stain with a hairdryer on low setting or by gently rubbing with a dry towel. If the stain still remains, but the smell is otherwise gone, you should apply a regular household upholstery cleanser and then going through the process to remove the stain. In some cases, though, both the smell and the stain may remain. In this case, it is probably necessary to purchase cat urine odor remove products to cleanse the area properly. These solutions are specially formulated to remove cat urine odor and may be much more effective than household products.












