How to Remove Cat Urine Odor From Wood Floors

Remove cat urine odor from your hardwood floors with items found around your home.

If your cat relieved itself on your hardwood floors, you will notice a strong odor if you do not clean the area properly. Cat urine contains a strong smell due to the ammonia present in the urine, and it can soak into your hardwood floors if you do not blot up the fresh urine immediately. If you notice a urine odor on your hardwood floors, you can remove it with common household items before resorting to a commercial enzyme cleaner.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Black light
• White vinegar
• Sponge
• Baking soda
• ¼-cup hydrogen peroxide

Instructions

1. Blot fresh cat urine stains with paper towels.

2. Find old urine stains with a black light. Older urine stains can still emit an odor.

3. Disinfect the areas with white vinegar. Dilute the vinegar by mixing one part vinegar with two parts of warm water. Blot the area with a sponge soaked with the vinegar.

4. Rinse the area with damp wet paper towels. If you still notice an apparent odor, use a powdered enzyme cleaner such as baking soda.

5. Cover the area with baking soda. Pour ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda. Allow it to set for 10 minutes, and then scrub the area with a sponge.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a commercial enzyme product from your local pet store for strong odors. Follow the directions carefully to avoid ruining your hardwood floors.

References

• What Removes Cat Urine: How to Remove Cat Urine
• Cozy Cat Furniture: How to Remove Cat Urine
• Cats of Australia: Cat Urine: Clean & Remove Cat Urine in Carpet
• Hammer Zone: Question About Removing Cat Urine Odors from Carpets and Wood Flooring