A Natural Cat Urine Odor Remover

You know how some people are “cat” people, and others are “dog” people?   I’m going to just come out and say it…I’m a dog person. My wife on the other hand is very much in the cat camp.  Its’ not that I dislike cats, its rather that I like dogs more.   One particular thing I really DON’T like about cats is the fact that house cats use their litter boxes inside the home.  Sometimes they also like to use other areas of the house for their potty spot too.  Carpet, rugs, and various other spots around homes are popular zones for cats to soil.   Of course, along with the fact that cat urine is usually very strong and can stain carpet permanently…it also happens to smell terrible.

As pet owners, all of us know that removing cat urine odor can be very a difficult, stressful and time consuming job. When the urine is in the floor, tiles or in any washable surface, there is no issue. But when the cat urine is in the carpet, rugs or other delicate and expensive textiles, that’s a big problem. If not properly washed or cleaned, the bad odor could stay for several months. Another hassle is that pets tend to return to the same place they have urinated before.

Make Natural Cat Urine Odor Remover Yourself

Before buying a natural cat urine odor remover, there are few helpful tips for naturally removing the odor. Upon noticing the cat urine, try to immediately remove by blotting it with paper towels, tissue or old rags. Pour a mixture of water and vinegar on the spot and let it dry to neutralize the bad smell. Vinegar is a proven household chemical for removing many kinds of odors including cat urine odor. When the surface has dried, you can sprinkle baking soda on the spot, to further remove the odor. Hydrogen peroxide is also effective in removing cat urine odor. Simply mix the chemical with water, liquid soap and baking soda, spray the mixture, and then rinse with warm water.   Make sure to test a small area of your carpet first though with the peroxide mixture. You definitely don’t want to bleach out the carpet’s natural color by using a harsh solution on non-color fast materials.    Once done with blotting and cleaning, delicate carpet or rug can  be air-dried. For not so-delicate fabrics, try washing them first with ordinary detergents and then using a gas dryer set on low heat.

Store Purchased Natural Cat Urine Odor Remover

For a stress-free removal of odor, there are many types of natural cat urine odor remover that are now available in the market. Here are some good things to know before buying one. Basically, cat urine odor removers are categorized into chemical, enzymatic and bacterial. Enzymatic based odor removers use enzymes to break down the proteins causing the odor. Bacterial based odor removers use bacteria to eat the urine residue, thus removing the stain. Chemical based odor removers break down or destroy the molecules which cause the odor. One disadvantage of chemical removers is that they sometimes cause discoloration of the fabric or furniture, thus are not recommended for delicate or expensive fabrics.

The best place to find your choice of natural cat urine odor remover is in the household chemicals section of a grocery. Most pet shops also offer such products. It is also best to buy these products online because you can compare their effectiveness and prices. How much these products cost? It depends on the brand, although enzymatic and bacterial based odor removers can be more expensive than the chemical ones.