How to Get the Cat Urine Smell Out of Painted Basement Floors

Clean cat urine with the proper cleaner.

Painted basement floors usually consist of painted concrete covered with a sealant. This makes an attractive and affordable type of flooring. It is also fairly easy to clean because it is washable. Cat urine can be cleaned up from this type of flooring with little effort but you do need to use the right kind of cleaner to eliminate any odor completely. Cats who can smell old urine will continue to urinate in this location.

Things You'll Need

• Sponge
• Enzyme-based cleaner

Instructions

1. Wipe up any urine with a damp sponge or rag.

2. Spray an enzyme-based cleaner on the stain. This type of cleaner is designed to consume pet urine and will degrade the proteins in the urine so the smell is eliminated.

3. Rinse the spot with plain water.

Tips & Warnings

• Repaint the floor with a sealant if the cat continues to urinate in the same spot. This will lock in any remaining smell so the cat won't be inclined to mark its territory again.

• Find enzyme cleaners online or at a pet supply store. Be sure the enzymes are specifically designed for cleaning urine.

• Take your cat to the vet if it has unexplained urination problems. These can be caused by medical issues like a urinary tract infection.

References

• The Flooring Lady: Concrete Flooring Ideas
• Sacramento SPCA: Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Stains and Odors
• Pets.ca: Cleaning Car Urine