How to Remove Dried Cat Urine From a Wood Floor
Cat owners often have to deal with cats that urinate outside of the litter box. Cats do this for a variety of reasons and in a variety of places. If your cat urinates on your hardwood floor, the urine leaves a foul odor and may cause rotting. The most effective solution to rid your hardwood floor of cat urine is to replace the floor entirely, but if you are not ready or willing to take such a drastic measure, there is another method you can try. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove Cat Urine from a Hardwood Floor
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Blot up any remaining urine with paper towels. If the urine has dried, gently wipe away as much of the residue as you can.
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Gently wash the affected area with white vinegar.
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Rinse the stain thoroughly with warm water.
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Blot the area dry with paper towels.
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Wipe the area gently with a paper towel saturated with hydrogen peroxide.
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Dry the spot with paper towels, making sure the area is thoroughly dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to get to the urine stain as quickly as possible, as it is easier to remove a "fresh" stain than an older one. Specialized enzyme cleaners to remove cat urine are available in pet stores and can be effective in removal of cat urine from floors, but hydrogen peroxide is effective in removing residue and acidic materials that damage your floor. Test any cleaner (commercial or homemade) on an inconspicuous area of your floor before use to be sure it will not fade or damage the floor in any way. If the stain still cannot be removed, try sanding the stain away and resealing the floor to remove the stain.
