By Jennifer Sellers, Petfinder contributor There’s an unwanted guest in your home. It welcomes you each time you enter a room; it even greets your guests. No, it’s not your beloved kitty; it’s the odor of her urine. You’re not stuck with this uninvited presence, though. There a number of ways you can kick it to the curb. 1. Remove as much urine as possible. The less urine there is, the less you’ll have to deep clean. So when you notice that your cat has urinated somewhere outside of her litter box, clean up as much of it as you can as soon as you can. If the puddle was made on carpet or furniture, The Humane Society of the United States recommends blotting the area with an absorbent paper towel. This won’t get up all of the urine, but it will leave less of it behind for you to have to treat later. If your cat has urinated on linens, clothing or drapes, wash them or have them dry-cleaned as soon as possible. The longer urine stays on fabric, the more stubborn its odor becomes.

Detergents with baking soda or enzymatic additives are best for cleaning items that have urine odor. If the urine is on a wall or other hard surface, wipe it down with a wet rag. 2. Break down the stain and smell with an enzymatic cleaner. Many non-protein-based carpet and fabric deodorizers alone won’t be able to handle the strong, pervasive odor of cat urine. Cats have a stronger sense of smell than people, so even if you can’t smell leftover urine, your cat might – making it more likely that she’ll soil the area again. A spray made with enzymes that target pet urine can help break down the urine and make it less likely that your cat will return. There are a number of these products in pet stores and home improvement stores. Just be sure to use it as instructed. (The potency of many enzymatic cleaners can be weakened by contact with other cleaning chemicals.) 3. Clean the area with an extracting wet vac but avoid steam cleaners. Extracting carpet cleaners expel clean water onto carpet or fabric then suck dirty water back into the tank.

This can be a great way to rinse the area, especially if you’re dealing with carpeting. It’s important to follow the directions carefully. The HSUS recommends using cool, clean water in the wet vac. You should also avoid using steam cleaners. Intense heat can actually cause odors to set into the fibers of carpet and upholstery more stubbornly. 4. Follow-up with a baking soda-based air freshener. Sodium bicarbonate, the substance baking soda is comprised of, is great at absorbing odors. One way to put it to use against urine odor is to sprinkle it on the carpet or furniture after you’ve cleaned your cat’s urine and the area has thoroughly dried. After sprinkling, let it sit for an hour or longer, then vacuum it up. Sprinkle the mixture on your carpet, let it sit for 10-20 minutes, then vacuum. You can store any extra in an airtight container. 5. Find ways to prevent future accidents. The more urine your cat adds to your home, the harder it’s going to keep the odor at bay.

So the best way to fight this stench is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. This may include any number of methods:cheap carpet cleaning in milwaukee Companionship with a cat can be rewarding — so can keeping a home. price of vacuum cleaner in singaporeDon’t let urine odor ruin either experience.steam clean carpet with ironA cat's urine is highly concentrated and acidic, leaving behind a strong odor. Cat urine is a difficult stain and odor to remove once it has seeped into carpet. Even with cleaning, the odor can linger. While a rented steam-cleaner can remove most of the urine in the carpet and pad, a few additional steps can ensure the entire mess is eliminated. Blot fresh urine with an old towel to remove as much of it as possible from the carpet and the pad underneath.

Once the towel is saturated, use a fresh towel to continue blotting until the urine is no longer soaking the towel. Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water together in a bowl and pour it on the carpet where the cat urinated to begin removing the strong odor of cat urine. Wipe a gloved hand across the surface of the carpet fibers and push the liquid down into the carpet pad. Saturate the entire area and allow it to sit on the carpet for at least 30 minutes before blotting the carpet dry or using a wet/dry shop vacuum to suck the water and vinegar out of the carpet. Allow the carpeting to dry. Pour club soda on any remaining stains after the vinegar has dried, prior to steam cleaning the carpet. Apply the soda to the stained area, and wait until it has stopped bubbling. Blot with a towel and wipe at the stain to remove it. Repeat the process until most, if not all, of the stain has disappeared. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly to remove dirt, debris and dust, both on and around the area that needs steam-cleaned.

Spray the urinated carpet with a pre-spray designed for pet stains and odors; these can usually be purchased where you rent a home steam cleaner. Allow it to sit on the carpet for the manufacturer's recommended time for optimal results. Fill the rented steam cleaner's machine's reservoir or hose with hot water from the tap, and purchased carpet shampoo. Turn the machine on and run the sprayer over the carpet, following the manufacturer's directions for steam and shampoo application and suction. Scrub the urinated portion of carpet repeatedly, allowing the hot water to sink into the carpet and the pad before suctioning it back out. Change the water in the steam cleaner as necessary to apply clean, hot water to the carpet in repeated doses. Dispose of the dirty water that is suctioned out of the carpet. Allow the carpet to dry overnight and then examine the areas originally covered in urine; check for odor and stain, and repeat any of the steps as necessary to remove either. Items you will need Tips Warnings References Home Pros: Getting Rid of Cat Urine Odor From CarpetsAll Carpets: How To Steam Clean Your CarpetMrs.