How to Remove Cat-Urine Odor From Tile & Grout

Cat urine leaves behind an odor on tile and grout.

Cats provide companionship and love, all wrapped up in a cute little ball of fur. Unfortunately, cat urine can leave an odor that lasts for weeks and even months after the initial accidents. A variety of problems -- both emotional and physical -- will cause your cat to urinate outside its litter box, and a trip to a veterinarian may be in order. No matter what the reason, you can clean the cat-urine odor from tile and grout.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Cloths
• Bucket
• Oxygen bleach
• Toothbrush
• Sponge
• Towel

Instructions

1. Absorb fresh urine with several paper towels folded in half. Discard the soiled paper towels.

2. Pour undiluted white vinegar into a spray bottle. Mist the tiles and grout with the vinegar. Rub with a damp cloth. Vinegar is an all-natural cleaner and deodorizer that neutralizes the cat urine and removes the odor.

3. Wipe the vinegar from the floor with a dry cloth. Mist the tiles and grout with the vinegar again. Let the vinegar air-dry on the floor.

4. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon cool water and 1 cup oxygen bleach. Dip an old toothbrush into the mixture and scrub the grout vigorously. The oxygen bleach will help brighten the grout and remove any urine stains.

5. Saturate a sponge in the mixture and wring out the excess liquid. Wipe the tiles and grout with the sponge. Dampen a clean cloth with cool water and rinse the mixture from the tiles. Wipe the tiles and grout clean with a towel.

References

• Mrs. Clean: Pets Stain Removal
• Reader's Digest: Pet Odor 101
• Pet Place: The Best Way to Clean Up After Your Dog's House-Soiling Accidents