All pet owners have faced situations where their furry friend relieved themselves outside their toilet. Such situations can arise for various reasons: some cats may be showing their character, others may dislike the toilet. Sometimes they may have health issues or be influenced by their age. There are many reasons why your furry friend might make a wet mess.
The smell of cat urine is strong and pungent due to the presence of ammonia. This is because cat urine contains urea, uric acid, urochrome/urobilin, creatinine, sodium, and other electrolytes. Therefore, after an incident occurs, you should remove the urine from the affected area as quickly as possible. The sooner you act, the better the chances of completely eliminating the smell and stains are. If you allow the urine to dry on your furniture or carpet, bacteria will break down the urea, leading to the release of a strong ammonia odor.
It’s important to understand that if the animal is not neutered, dealing with the smell using common household methods is almost impossible. If you do not consult a specialist, further decomposition of the urine will lead to the formation of thiols, which strengthen the smell of cat urine. The marked spots will become permanent places where the animal will continue to urinate, even if you have the best litter box with the best fillers.
If you want to preserve your upholstered furniture without turning it into a cat’s toilet and ruining the fabric, we recommend contacting the specialists of our company, Harry el Sucio Clean. We have extensive experience and professional equipment and products to combat animal urine stains.
If you decide to tackle the problem on your own, you will need patience and some ingredients. A wet vacuum cleaner, a hair dryer, vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, some knowledge of chemistry, and URINE Contamination Treatment or similar products to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Gather all necessary materials.
- Start by breaking down the urea with vinegar.
- Then, proceed with the thiols by sprinkling baking soda on the stain and pouring hydrogen peroxide solution over it.
- If it is done correctly, you’ll have a barely noticeable scent.
- Remove the remaining urine traces with a wet vacuum cleaner.
- Treat the area with URINE Contamination Treatment or similar products.
- Clean the area again with the wet vacuum cleaner.
If you act quickly and follow these steps, this procedure can clean upholstery and carpets in 90% of cases.