How to Remove Urine Stains From Furniture

Removing urine stains from furniture is a relatively easy process that requires a few everyday household chemicals. Most furniture stains are going to occur on the upholstery, though in rare instances, they may occur on exposed wood. Regardless, these stains are almost never permanent and rarely require the attention of professional cleaners.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Liquid dishwashing soap
• Water
• White cloths
• Eyedropper
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ammonia

1. Combine one tablespoon of dishwashing soap with two cups of cool water. Wet the white cloth in the solution and dab the stain.

2. Dab the stain with a dry cloth until all liquid is absorbed. Repeatedly wet the cloth in the solution and dry two to three times.

3. Fill the eyedropper with hydrogen peroxide and apply directly to the stain. Do not take this step if you are applying to wood. The dish detergent and water solution should get the stain out in that case. Also, be sure to test a little of the hydrogen peroxide on a small piece of the upholstery before applying to ensure it won't stain or ruin the fabric. If the fabric is too sensitive, you may have to use a specialized upholstery cleaner, such as an enzymatic solution, or hire a professional cleaner.

4. Add about two drops of ammonia using the eyedropper. Again, test a little of the ammonia on a small piece of the upholstery before applying to ensure it won't stain.

5. Dab with a cold, wet cloth. Dry with a separate cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to test the soap and hydrogen peroxide mixtures on a small area of the furniture fabric prior to application to ensure it will not ruin the fabric's dye.
• When using chemicals, such as ammonia, take caution and protect your skin with gloves.

References

• Field Guide To Stains: How To Identify And Remove Virtually Every Stain Known To Man; Virginia Friedman, Melissa Wagner, Nancy Armstrong; September 2002
• Good Housekeeping's Stain Buster