How to Remove Cat Stains and Smells From Wood
After a cat urinates, it leaves behind an unpleasant smell and stain. The cat urine can soak into wood, which makes it difficult to remove completely. Once you notice cat urine on your wood surface, you need to remove it immediately. If you do not have cleaning products safe to use on the wood, you can treat the cat urine stain with products you already own. Removing the urine stains as soon as possible will help to prolong the life of the wood. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Blot the excess urine from the wood with paper towels.
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Apply water to a sponge to dampen it. Wipe the stained area with the cool water, and then blot it dry. Avoid saturating the wood or allowing liquid to stand on the surface to prevent the wood from swelling.
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Soak a sponge with white vinegar. Wring out the excess vinegar and wipe the urine-stained area with the sponge. Sponge the vinegar over the urine stain to remove the odor.
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Rinse the vinegar solution with water. Avoid saturating the area with too much water.
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Dry the area thoroughly with a towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply a commercial enzyme cleaner to the urine stain to remove any lingering odors. Check the product to ensure that you can safely use it on wood. You can find these products at most pet supply stores.
If you cannot remove the cat urine from the wood completely, you may need to replace the wood. Consult a home improvement store or a contractor for advice.
Avoid cleaning the cat urine with ammonia. Since ammonia has a similar odor as cat urine, cats will relieve themselves in the same area.
Never leave standing water on wood. Always dry the wood thoroughly after you apply liquid.
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