Comments on How to Remove Cat Urine From Upholstery

Cat urine is formidable. But baking soda works. Nothing else I have tried is quite as good. That is if I have something that can be put in a washing machine. Whole box of baking soda to a load. Soak overnight.

Cat urine is formidable. But baking soda works. Nothing else I have tried is quite as good. That is if I have something that can be put in a washing machine. Whole box of baking soda to a load. Soak overnight.

I have applied this to my carpet almost 6 times now and the cat pee stink is still there. It does not work at all.

I have found that if you place the litter box in the bathtub, it makes cleaning up accidents a lot easier.

I have found that if you place the litter box in the bathtub, it makes cleaning up accidents a lot easier.

Removing cat urine from beds and upholstery is certainly a challenge. It seems that the fabric interacts with the urine so different solutions work with different furniture. I start with a natural cleaner. I found that for anything washable like the removable cushions (in the tub), and sheets and covers, the totally natural Gardens Alive House Cleaner worked wonders. Next, I use baking soda or hydrogen peroxide. If no luck with that, use the enzymes and cover the spot with plastic for at least 12 hours to let the enzymes work (they die if they dry out). Then try any and all of the great tips at this site, as all may be needed to finally be odor free.

All of these tips are wonderful. I read somewhere that if you cover the entire fresh stain with salt (after blotting), the salt will absorb the liquid up. Then you just wait for it to dry and vacuum it. A note on the Febreeze: It is not deadly for pets. That was a rumor going around in emails, but it is unfounded. "The National Animal Poison Control Center, an organization under the aegis of the ASPCA, tells us that they have no evidence that Febreze, when used according to label instructions, is harmful to pets. In fact, they say it's now approved by the ASPCA for safe use around cats and dogs.

All of these tips are wonderful. I read somewhere that if you cover the entire fresh stain with salt (after blotting), the salt will absorb the liquid up. Then you just wait for it to dry and vacuum it. A note on the Febreeze: It is not deadly for pets. That was a rumor going around in emails, but it is unfounded. "The National Animal Poison Control Center, an organization under the aegis of the ASPCA, tells us that they have no evidence that Febreze, when used according to label instructions, is harmful to pets. In fact, they say it's now approved by the ASPCA for safe use around cats and dogs.

Try using hydrogen peroxide. It works better than Oxyclean and it's a lot cheaper. If you need a paste, add some baking soda.

Don't use perfume or Febreeze, it may get rid of the smell for humans (at least for awhile) but pets can smell right through it! The best thing to do is to neutralize the area. Natures Miracle or Simple Solution work well. Then use a strong solution of Oxyclean. After it dries, shampoo the carpet with Oxyclean as the cleaner, usually twice. This process can take awhile, but it is effective! Most cleaners and sprays simply mask the smell and can be damaging to carpets or furniture. Many residues from these cleaners can also be extremely irritating to our furry friend's skin and paws. The animals sense of smell is much greater than ours, and they will continue to go in that spot. Febreeze will work for a while, but when it stops (usually in a day or so) you have an even stinkier mess! Also, if this behavior is new for your pet, have the veterinarian check them out! It may be a urinary tract infection, impacted anal glands, or any other factor. Animals don't usually make a mess just because they are mad.

Re: use of Febreze: While this product is indeed quite effective in its claims, it is not proven safe for animal contact and has been linked to the death of several to my personal knowledge. Beware!!

I do use those methods you espouse, and I use Febreeze. It works super-well. I use bleach and laundry soap to mop floors. And I now feed the cats Hill's Science Diet. I now use less litter, it stinks much less than before and the cats urinate less.

Cat's don't like the noise foil makes. Lay some foil down where your cat shouldn't go to the bathroom, (couch, chair, floor, etc.). They will step on it and walk away.

After cleaning the area, apply Listerine to the area and let it dry.

I tried a few things, but baking soda made an immediate obvious difference. I used warm water and baking soda the day after my cat urinated on my bed and I noticed the smell go away instantly. As for the pillows and blankets, I washed them twice with hot water and detergent. That seems to have worked as well.

After cleaning the area, apply Listerine to the area and let it dry.

Oxyclean is sodium percarbonate, which produces hydrogen peroxide when it's dissolved in water - so you could use the Oxyclean or hydrogen peroxide solution, whichever is cheaper or most convenient.

Don't use perfume or Febreeze, it may get rid of the smell for humans (at least for awhile) but pets can smell right through it! The best thing to do is to neutralize the area. Natures Miracle or Simple Solution work well. Then use a strong solution of Oxyclean. After it dries, shampoo the carpet with Oxyclean as the cleaner, usually twice. This process can take awhile, but it is effective! Most cleaners and sprays simply mask the smell and can be damaging to carpets or furniture. Many residues from these cleaners can also be extremely irritating to our furry friend's skin and paws. The animals sense of smell is much greater than ours, and they will continue to go in that spot. Febreeze will work for a while, but when it stops (usually in a day or so) you have an even stinkier mess! Also, if this behavior is new for your pet, have the veterinarian check them out! It may be a urinary tract infection, impacted anal glands, or any other factor. Animals don't usually make a mess just because they are mad.

I use Oxyclean for my pet's messes. It has saved my cat! This product is indeed a miracle. You need to check the fabric or carpet to make sure it doesn't change the color. My sister found it at Walgreens.

After my beautiful cat lost her sister, she started peeing on my sofa! I couldn't beleive it. Never in her 5 years had she ever peed anywhere but the litter box. I'm kind of a clean freak so I was going to solve this problem. For 3 months I tried everything known to man. Every cleaner, homemade recipes, I had the sofa professionally cleaned 3 times, used tin foil (she walked right on it and peed). I tried double sided tape (maybe that could have helped, but what good is a sofa if everyone gets their but stuck to it?). The balloon trick didn't work either. My next move was to call a pet communicater when I saw an online ad for an all natural cleaner called The Natural. It contains natural enzymes and peppermint and they offered a money back guarantee if your pet ever went back to the area on which it was used. I ordered it. It works!

One day we forgot to clean my cat's litter box. The next day we saw yellow liquid on the couch. We cleaned it up and sprayed Febreeze on the cushions. We couldn't get the odor to go away. We decided to use perfume. The perfume took away the odor.