How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell on Couch

Probably all pet owners have encountered "emergency" trips to the toilet by a cat and did not know how to get rid of the smell of cat urine on the sofa, having tried all possible means. Is it possible to get rid of the stench forever?

First, you need to pay attention to the chemical composition of physiological excrement in order to better understand how to deal with foul-smelling phenomena.

Chemical composition of physiological fluid

The urine of furry pets consists of the following basic elements.

1. Special acid felinine.
2. Ammonia compounds.
3. Hormones and pheromones.
4. Creatine, carbonite (urea)
5. Water, bacteria and others.

It is creatinine and carbonite that, when broken down, cause the pungent and persistent stench.

After the urea puddle dries, a sticky layer is formed and is guaranteed to leave stains on both floors and upholstered furniture.

Provoking factors of such behavior of the mustachioed

There may be various reasons for turning the entire house into a “toilet”, among which the most common are the following:

• emotional upheavals of the mustachioed, for example, changing houses;
• hormonal storms, such as breeding season;
• character traits, the kitten could simply be offended by the appearance of a competitor, including the appearance of a baby in the family (jealousy, lack of attention, etc.);
• if a child has previously urinated on the sofa;
• I don't like this furniture;
• dislike of one's own litter box; a cat is a clean animal and will not use a smelly, dirty litter box;
• pet health problems.

Devices and their recipes

It is common knowledge that feces should be removed as soon as possible after the incident. You need to take a paper towel, cotton cloth and carefully remove the liquid with blotting movements.

How to get rid of the smell of cat urine from the sofa safely using improvised methods? The most commonly used effective means are the following.

1. Soap preparations that contain glycerin.

   

   Almost every home has laundry soap. It is very easy to prepare a soap solution, you need to grind (grate) part of the bar and pour hot water, approximately one to one, when the soap solution reaches a homogeneous state, rub it into the stain, using force. After 20-30 minutes, remove the soap residue with warm water.

   

2. Medicines. Iodine – 3-5 drops per half liter of water.

   

   Hydrogen peroxide in equal proportions with water.

   

   Ethyl alcohol one to one.

   

   Please note that these products may damage the color, so they should be tested on a less visible part of the upholstery. Use both superficially and inject into the "body" of the sofa using a medical syringe with a needle. You can also use potassium permanganate (manganese), 2-3 crystals per liter of water, rub in circular motions.

   

   Please note that the use of these methods is strictly prohibited on light-colored furniture upholstery, otherwise traces in the form of sharp yellow and pink spots may remain.

3. Kitchen remedies - vinegar, 2 tablespoons per liter of water.

   

   Food carbonate, dilute in liquid, one tablespoon per half liter of hot water.

   

   Lemon juice, squeeze the juice and dilute in water one to one. Cats do not tolerate the aroma of citrus fruits and acetic acid, so using these methods you are guaranteed to block the "toilet" for further trips.

   

4. Household chemicals - dishwashing detergent, 2 spoons of any detergent per half liter of water, rub it into the sofa with force. Wait 20 minutes and rinse off the residue with water.

   

5. The use of aromatic methods such as aromatic oils, various perfume products, air fresheners and aerosols are not effective, all of the above mentioned means temporarily mask the smell and lead to the formation of a persistent smell and old stains, which will be more difficult to eliminate.

   

Final stages

After cleaning the problem area, you need to dry the stain area as much as possible using an iron (lay a cotton cloth underneath and dry in circular motions).

Using a hair dryer (to dry hair), of course the process will take longer and is not guaranteed to dry completely.

The final step is to ventilate the room so that the evaporation from the urine does not settle on the surfaces in the house.

It didn't help, what should I do?

If all the above mentioned devices did not help, and the smell only increases and “cuts” the eyes, the only salvation will be the purchase of special means designed to eliminate the smell of urea. Such potions can be purchased in pet stores, veterinary pharmacies and household chemicals departments in the supermarket.

The range of products from manufacturers is absolutely reliable in the fight against the smell of urea from cats. Among them are "Urine Off", "Just for cats Stain Odor Remover" and many others.

Chemical compositions allow cleaning leather and soft upholstery of sofas. Before use, be sure to read the instructions.

For maximum effect, it is permissible to disassemble the sofa and clean the components of the interior, but on condition that you have certain knowledge of home furniture design and can reassemble it without damaging the upholstery and structure of the sofa.

Tips for preserving your sofa

• Identify the causes of the incidents as soon as possible and eliminate them. This includes training the whiskered one to use the litter box. Blot the urine with a paper napkin and place it in a clean kitten pot. Change or replace the litter for the litter box.

  

• Conduct sterilization of the animal to prevent hormonal storms.
• Place citrus slices evenly in problem areas.

  

• Have your pet examined by a veterinarian to rule out somatic diseases.

  

• If you have small children, prevent the baby from urinating on the sofa, otherwise the cat will follow the smell of urine.

  

• Cover the sofa with disposable diapers or cling film while you are training your pet to use the toilet.

  

In conclusion, it should be added that it is quite easy to remove the smell of cat urine from the sofa and there is no need to be angry with your pet, the stench will disappear, and the cat will delight you and your children with its purring for many years to come, the main thing is to protect the components of the home furniture and maintain the psychological and physical health of the pet. Do not worry, over time, your pet will still start going to one specific place - the tray.

Conclusion: How to remove the smell of cat urine from the sofa, carpet, shoes and clothes!

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