How to Rid Furniture of Cat Urine

Clean cat urine from furniture at first sight so it doesn't set in.

Cat urine has a distinct and unpleasant odor. If your cat urinates on your furniture, the smell can permeate the entire room. It is necessary to get rid of cat urine on furniture with the proper products and methods so you don't spread the urine or set in the stain. Common household products are all you need to effectively get rid of cat urine on furniture.

Things You'll Need

• Rags
• White vinegar
• Empty spray bottle
• Baking soda
• Vacuum cleaner

Instructions

1. Blot the urine stain with a rag to absorb as much as possible. Press firmly, and switch to clean portions of the rag frequently. Continue blotting until no more urine is lifting from the furniture. Avoid rubbing the spot or you risk spreading the urine.

2. Mix a solution on one part white vinegar and two parts warm water in an empty spray bottle. Spray the affected areas of the furniture with the solution. Scrub the furniture gently with a clean rag for about a minute.

3. Sprinkle a generous coating of baking soda onto the spot. Let it sit for several hours.

4. Vacuum the furniture to remove the residue. If the furniture is leather, use a rag to sweep off the baking soda.

5. Rinse the furniture with a rag and cold water. Blot with a dry rag to remove excess moisture. For leather furniture, wipe over the leather with a damp rag to rinse.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are having trouble locating the cat urine spot on the furniture, run a black light over it to find it.

• Rub a light coating of baby oil onto the affected area of your leather furniture to restore any moisture lost during cleaning.

References

• Cat World: Cat Urine Odor and Smell Remover
• Cat-Urine.net: How to Clean Cat Urine
• The Daily Puppy: How to Remove Cat Urine From Leather Furniture