How to Remove Cat Urine From Carpets

Removing cat urine from carpets or rugs is a whole lot more difficult than from your hardwood floors, tiles or linoleum. This post will not go into why your cat is wetting on the carpet as I covered that topic in a previous post titled “Inappropriate Urination by Cats” posted April 13, 2009.

This post is being written to let you know how to remove cat urine from your carpet. It is based on the method my mom and dad found to be most effective. It must be remembered, that not all carpets are created equal, so before you use the following techniques to remove cat urine from YOUR carpet, try the solution on part of your carpet that is not readily visible. The reason for this, is that the formula presented may not be compatible with the material or colour of your carpet, so DO NOT try this without testing in a place where if damage occurs, it will not be noticeable. If in doubt, hire a professional carpet cleaner to remove the urine stains and smell.

DISCLAIMER

NEITHER I NOR MY MOM AND DAD WILL ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR CARPET BY USING THE SUGGESTED METHOD OUTLINED BELOW. YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

This method of cleaning cat urine has worked for mom and dad and others that they know, so I thought that you should know about it. It does not matter if the stains are old and dry or new and wet.

Step 1: Find the areas where the stains are visible or where the odours are evident. If you cannot see the stains but you can smell them, use a stain detection black light.

Step 2: Put a new bag into your vacuum cleaner to maximize its suction power.

Step 3: Thoroughly vacuum the soiled areas.

Step 4: Using a plastic pail or container, mix the following ingredients together. 1/3 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup warm water, 1/4 cup mouthwash (any brand that contains alcohol - Listerine Regular is good) and 1/4 cup of dish washing detergent. Generously apply it to the area of the carpet where the cat urine was found. Let it stand for about 45 minutes.

Step 5: Gently scrub the entire area in a circular motion with a soft clean brush and soak up the remaining moisture with clean white paper towels. NOTE! Colourful patterned paper towels may bleed colour onto your carpet and create stains of a different nature.

Step 6: Generously apply warm water and let it stand for 15 minutes, then soak it up with a clean towel or a rag.

Step 7: Thoroughly vacuum the entire area and sprinkle with baking soda. Let it stand for a couple of hours and then vacuum it all up.

Your carpet should now be clean and smelling fresh. Congratulations! You did it! You have just learned all about removing cat urine from carpets and you did it without any abrasive chemicals.

Until next time,

Teia