Comments on How to Clean Pet Stains With Household Products

GoJo Orange Hand Cleaner did the job. I tried the dish soap and water suggestion, then tried the vinegar and blotting, but I could not get the carpet clean. The odor remained and the carpet just did not feel clean. GoJo Pumice Hand Cleaner did the trick, almost immediately; the odor was gone! I squirted some GoJo directly on the carpet; then used a small brush and warm water to work the GoJo into the area. Blot with a clean towel. I then used a small space heater to dry the area thoroughly. The degreaser in the GoJo seemed to be what worked the best.

I picked up a bottle of Awesome orange degreaser from the dollar store and used it and that did the job. No more odor.

I picked up a bottle of Awesome orange degreaser from the dollar store and used it and that did the job. No more odor.

First, soak up all urine possible with a clean white towel. Have a mixture already made up of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts clean water. Flood the stain with this mixture and soak right back up with dry, white towels until you can't get anymore up. I then put a clean, white towel on the spot and everyone that walks by can step on the towel to keep removing the moisture.

First, soak up all urine possible with a clean white towel. Have a mixture already made up of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts clean water. Flood the stain with this mixture and soak right back up with dry, white towels until you can't get anymore up. I then put a clean, white towel on the spot and everyone that walks by can step on the towel to keep removing the moisture.

To remove the stench of cat spray, spray the area with "Windex" or another household window cleaner. A couple of regular blasts, on any surface, should do it.(spot check fabrics or any other delicate surfaces first). Wipe up surface with a/some paper towels, toss paper towels in the trash, job done!

Mix water and Arm & Hammer washing soda and spread over urine or pet stain. Brush it in and let dry. Brush again and vacuum. This works well to take out odors.

If you have a cat who likes to spray or even not use the litter box and you think you will never get the smell out try this. Wash any article of clothing with Listerine. Also pouring listerine on the floor where the cat sprayed will also remove the smell and you will never know it existed. I bought a house with a cat that used a corner by the front door and the same corner in the basement as his litter box. The smell was horrible within minutes of cleaning it with the Listerine it was gone!!! Also my brother had a nice jacket and the cat sprayed it and he was ready to throw the jacket away. I washed it first in only listerine then again in regular soap. All gone.

Baking soda even does wonders with older stains. Mix a paste. Apply on stain. Let dry. Vacuum. Get the same basic results with Borax. Be sure you test for colour fastness first!

Shaving cream rubbed into the spot will lift it immediately, and there will be no odor or stain for your pet to go back to.

After cleaning "mess," sprinkle some baking soda and scrub into area. After area dries, vacuum up any access if necessary. For kennels, cages etc.: Thoroughly rinse out; sprinkle baking soda; let set at least 10 minutes; scrub, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Blot excess urine from carpet after any type of pet has urinated on your carpet. After, sprinkle the area liberally with baking soda. Allow the baking soda to dry on the spot, then simply vaccuum.

Sometimes our Golden will rub in something that smells, but I cannot locate anything in particular to wash off. In that case, I rub her all over with a dryer softener sheet. She doesn't seem to mind that like sprays, which she hates, and it seems to work.

Blot the area with a dry towel to get up as much moisture as you can. Then spread cat litter heavily over stain. (It draws the moisture out of the carpet and the padding!) Cover with a clean towel for 24 hours, then sweep up the cat litter, and vacuum.

The cat peed on the wood stairs up at the cottage... we tried the usual things, spray cleaner, vinegar, baking soda, etc. but the smell kept coming back. My grandpa's girlfriend suggested coffee grounds, and they worked. We used fresh ones, but used ones might work too. We had the same problem in the back seat of our car, and the smell KEPT coming back everytime it got hot, so last time we put some coffee grounds in, and haven't noticed it since!!!

Stay away from the "miracle" smell removers found at the local pet stores - I have tried them all. As already suggested, don't use bleach. After white vinegar, try Pine Sol. Make sure the area is well-ventilated even after the carpet is dry.

Pre-spraying the area first with De-Solve-It and letting it sit for a few minutes helps your prescription work better. (Find it at Wal-Mart.)

For any type of urine stain, use plain white vinegar. Don't mix it with anything, just pour it on the stain and the yellow will disappear (along with the odor)!

Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch together. Rub mixture into stain and let dry. Vacuum up and use brush if powder still remains on carpet. It works well and removes odor.

For any kind of organic material on carpet, upholstery or clothes, medicinal-strength peroxide works very well. Just pour a little on, let it foam up a bit, then blot it. For stains on clothes, treat immediately before washing. Don't allow it to dry.

Apple cider vinegar sponged on the old urine-stained area and then sponged out with water. It doesn't leave the carpet sticky and it leaves the floor apple-fresh. I used it on cat urine that was really nasty!

Club soda is also effective for removing urine from carpets. Pour over area, soak with a paper towel, then cover with newspaper and a heavy object until dry.

There is a new product on the market called "Oxiclean." Put a capful of cleaner (oxygen-based) into a bottle; fill the bottle with hot water; and shake vigorously. Pour onto spot until saturated. Dab with white towel, and it goes into the carpet and pad.

Mix 1/3 water, 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 alcohol. Dribble over the soiled area. Blot with a white cloth. Do again until the stain is gone. Let dry completely, then vacuum.

Mix a little tomato juice in with your pet's dry food to help reduce pet burns on lawn from their urine.