Getting Rid of Cat Urine Smell
The lingering, pungent odor of cat urine is enough to make
a homeowner with carpeted floors weep in despair. Besides the unhealthy air
you’re breathing, the “mark” beckons your kitty to return again and again to
that same spot. Here's how to get rid of the smell for good.
Play Detective
Black lights are unique in their ability to detect urine,
blood, sweat, and other gross bodily fluids that contain fluorescent molecules.
Pick one up at most any store – pet store, hardware store, discount department
store. Wait until nighttime, turn out all your lights except for the black
light, and mark the spots with something heavy (rocks work well) that your cat
won’t disturb. Then get to deodorizing so whatever product you choose can work
overnight.
Stop the Stink
Few things smell as bad as cat urine ripening in your home,
which has made products reputed to de-stink your carpets a hot commodity.
Enzyme-based cleaners and odor removal products claim to render the odor
inactive (in my experience, they do not), and sealers (like Kilz) are reported
to lock the odor away in walls and floors. But rather than spending a lot of
money on chemicals that are bad for you and your animals, consider using
cheaper and time-tested cleaners from your grandparents’ day.
To read more on this story, click here: How to Clean Cat Urine
