How to Remove Cat Urine From Your Upholstery

Whether you're a new cat owner, or someone who's taken care of felines for several years -- or even decades -- you're going to have to face facts that sometimes Fluffy will not always use her litter box, thus leading you to need to learn how to remove cat urine from upholstery. However, one of the considerable problems that occurs when a cat urinates on your couch, sofa, or mattress, because the urine can go deep into the fabric and cushioning, making it much harder for you to properly clean both the stain and the smell. That doesn't mean, however, that's it impossible, but simple household cleaners usually will not do the trick in thoroughly removing cat urine odor completely.

It's important to know not only how to remove cat urine and get rid of cat urine odor, but also why your cat is urinating outside of her litterbox. There are many reasons that this should be the case, and it shouldn't be assumed that your cat is simply being disobedient, as one might attribute human thoughts to their pets. Your cat may be peeing on furniture for a number of reasons: its litter box could be very dirty, it could be acting out as a result of feeling neglected, it could be marking its territory as a result of a new pet introduced into the home, or in the worst cases, it could be due to a medical problem, such as a urinary tract infection. You should check with your vet to find out the reason for your cat's urination.

Read on to learn more about how to remove cat urine from upholstery.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• white vinegar
• baking soda
• towel or scrub brush

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.

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.

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.

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.