How Do You Get Cat Pee Out of Carpet?

Did you know it's harder to clean cat pee than dog pee? Cat pee contains pheromone, urea, urobilinogen/urobilin, bacteria, creatinine, sodium, and other electrolytes. After pet urine decomposes, bacteria multiply, releasing a strong ammonia odor.

This explains why proper cleaning of cat pee is non-negotiable. How do you get cat pee out of carpet?

• Use rugs to blot out excessive cat pee.

• Sprinkle/apply a generous amount of vinegar, an enzymatic cleaner, or a commercial cat pee cleaner, and allow it to sit for the recommended time.

• Blot out the cleaner

• Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda (don't if you used an enzyme cleaner)

• Vacuum up

If you've been wondering what to use to clean cat pee from carpets, this article has you covered.

Read on.

What Gets Cat Pee Out of Carpet?

Most kitchen products stored in your cupboard, including baking soda, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide, effectively remove cat pee from the carpet. You can also order powerful commercial products, such as Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer Plus for Cats or Urine Away Stain and Odor Eliminator.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is made of sodium bicarbonate, an effective substance in neutralizing cat pee odor. After cleaning the area, sprinkle baking soda, let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes, sometimes overnight, then vacuum.

White Vinegar/ Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar's acidity cleans and neutralizes the bacteria that build up after the cat pee dries, creating a foul smell. Since vinegar is very acidic, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:1 and spray it on the affected area.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide eliminates the ammonia smell because it is 30% more oxidizing than chlorine. Since it's a great disinfectant, it eliminates cat pee bacteria, which causes a foul odor. Hydrogen peroxide should only be used after the correct dilution (as indicated on the product label) because it has a bleaching effect that may cause discoloration.

Test the diluted solution on an inconspicuous area, for example, the carpet sitting behind the door or under the sofas. Wait about 10 minutes to see if there's any damage or discoloration. If it works fine, use it.

Commercial Cleaners

If you prefer using commercial products, order Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer Plus for Cats. Most Vets recommend Nature's Miracle because it's an enzyme cleaner that breaks down dried acid crystals. Nature's Miracle stops your cat from peeing in the same area again because it eliminates the pee odor; it doesn't mask it.

Unscented MisterMax Anti-Icky-Poo is an alternative if you don't like using scented enzymatic cleaning products. Allow the product to sit for the recommended time, then blot it out using a rug or paper towel.

Urine Away stain and odor eliminator, is your other alternative. It dries fast, and you only need to apply it to the area where the accident occurred and allow it to dry. It doesn't mask the odor; it eliminates it. It's scented, but most people love it.

Remember that the best carpet cleaner for pet stains is ammonia-free. Ammonia only strengthens the pee odor. Enzyme cleaners are the best when cleaning cat pee.

How Do You Get Cat Pee Out of Carpet?

Follow these 4 simple steps to get cat pee out of the carpet:

1. Wear Gloves

When cleaning cat pee, wear gloves to protect yourself from infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you're at risk of health issues for touching Toxoplasma-infected excreted matter.

2. Respond as Soon as You Can

Cat pee penetrates within seconds, unlike a chocolate stain that might not penetrate the carpet fibers fast, so act fast and clean it.

Use paper towels to absorb as much urine from the carpet as possible. You can also use a wet vacuum to extract as much pee as possible. Always avoid rubbing the area as that only pushes the urine deeper into the carpet fibers, making cleaning even more difficult.

3. Make a Water and Vinegar Solution

Mix water and vinegar at a 1:1 ratio and sprinkle a small amount on an inconspicuous area to ensure it's safe for your carpet type. Suppose there's no damage; sprinkle a generous amount on the peed area. Let the solution sit for 5 to 10 minutes to loosen the ammonia particles, which cause the foul smell.

Suppose the cat urine penetrated deep into the carpet fibers. The cleaning solution should also penetrate so that the pungent smell doesn't return after cleaning.

After about 10 minutes, blot the solution using paper towels or clean old rugs.

4. Sprinkle a Generous Amount of Baking Soda

After the area dries completely, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda, covering the affected area completely.

Allow the baking soda to sit for 2 to 3 hours or overnight if you're not using the room soon.

Vacuum thoroughly afterward to suck up any residue, and your carpet should be free of pet pee.

How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Odor

After cat pee dries, it's no longer visible unless you use a black light. Even if you can't smell the cat pee, your cat can, and she may want to pee there repeatedly.

Here's how to get the cat pee smell out of carpet.

• Use enzyme-based cleaners; they're effective in eliminating cat pee odors.

• If you don't have enzyme-based cleaners, mix several drops of shampoo or other non-bleach detergents with water and sprinkle a generous amount on the area after spot testing to ensure it's safe for use on your carpet fibers.

• Use a sponge to dab the area to get rid of the pee odor.

• Rinse with cold water to remove soap residue.

• Dab the area with dry rugs to get rid of moisture.

• Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the area after it has dried completely.

• Vacuum baking soda after about 2 to 12 hours.

Will Vinegar Get Cat Pee Smell Out of Carpet?

Yes, vinegar gets a cat pee smell out of the carpet. Make a solution of vinegar and water at a ratio of 1:1 and sprinkle a generous amount on the peed area to loosen the ammonia particles, neutralizing the cat pee odor completely. Allow the solution to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to neutralize the smell, and then use clean rugs or towels to suck up all the solution from the carpet.

How Do You Get Dried Cat Urine Out of Carpet?

To get rid of dried cat urine on the carpet, follow the following steps:

1. Wear gloves and a mask.
2. Apply an enzymatic cleaner, carbonated water, or vinegar.

Enzymatic cleaners: These are the most effective for cleaning cat pee. Follow the steps I have shared above.

Carbonated water: It's not as effective as enzymatic cleaners, but use it if you don't have an alternative. Apply a generous amount of carbonated water to the affected area and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Use paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible to prevent mold and mildew growth.

Vinegar: Since the urine is dry, mix vinegar and water at 2:1 or 3:1 ratios and test it on a hard-to-see area, such as the carpet under the couches. If there are no adverse effects, apply a generous amount to dampen the area your cat peed, avoiding soaking it with the solution. Let the solution sit for at least 30 minutes. Blot the area using clean rugs to remove the stains and moisture.

Neutralize the pet pee odor: Unless you've used an enzyme-based cat pee cleaner, you must neutralize the pee odor after using carbonated water or vinegar. To do this, add several drops of non-bleach detergent to one cup of water and spray a generous amount on the area. Blot the area using a sponge and then rinse using cold water to remove soap and pee residue. Suck up all the moisture using paper towels. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda and let it sit in that area for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3. Vacuum clean. Vacuuming up is necessary, especially after using baking soda.

Zerorez® Helps in Cleaning Cat Pee!

Cleaning cat pee might seem easy until you notice that your cat has stopped using her litter and is now peeing repeatedly on the carpet. Then, it dawns on you that you didn't get rid of the pee odor completely.

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