How do you get rid of cat urine smell in carpets?

Question

I have a rental that has cat urine in the carpets. I am not sure where the urine is. How do I get rid of it?

Answer 1

Spray Zero Odor in the areas where the odor is strongest.

Answer 2

White vinegar is the only thing the can "cut" the urine. And it won't harm the carpet. Since it is a rental, take the pet deposit and get it professionally cleaned but be sure to tell them it is urine.

Answer 3

Honestly.....it's probably in the underpad of the carpeting so no amount of cleaning is going to get rid of it....the carpet needs to be removed.

Talk to your landlord/rental agency about replacing the stinking carpets HOPEFULLY it wasn't YOUR CATS that made the stink!!!

Cats urine odor and stain removal products fall into three categories: bacterial, enzymatic, and chemical. Here are my top picks of odor removal products.
1) Anti-Icky-Poo by MisterMax
Anti-Icky-Poo is a serious product with a funny name, using genetically altered bacteria (microbes on steroids?) and enzymes to perform its dirty work. Anti-Icky-Poo also works on other kinds of organic substance, such as vomit, although it was primarily designed to combat urine odors.
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2) Bramton Oxy Solution
Bramton Simple Solution works with hungry bacteria, which eat the odor-causing components of cat urine, leaving behind carbon dioxide and water. The formula is safe on fabrics and carpet - anywhere water can be used.
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3) Cat-Off by Thornell
Thornell products contain no bacteria or enzymes, but use a combination of adsorption, counteraction and bonding (chemisorption). It works with various forms of odor-causing decay, and is usually available through your veterinarian.

4) OdorXit
OdorXit is a "contact chemistry," meaning that it works by direct contact with the odor-causing substance. It works in the same manner as the Thornell product, and the manufacturer is very candid about what it will and won't do. A plus is that it can be used safely with detergents.
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5) SeaYu Petrotech Odor Eliminator
Petrotech Odor Eliminator is a fast-acting solution to dozens of odor problems found in the home. It does the job it's advertised to do, efficiently and safely. Petrotech comes in two versions: a spray applicator and a direct stream. I found the spray method quite effective for eliminating odors in garbage cans, even stinky shoes, and the direct spray did the job on carpet odors.
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6) Nature's Miracle
Nature's Miracle is a well-known enzymatic product, and is guaranteed to be safe for use on all water-safe materials. For best results, do not combine with detergents, or use after carpet has been cleaned with detergents.

Answer 4

I am an expert in this because my cats do it aaall the time.
Steam clean your carpets, and instead of regular cleaner, use Kids 'N Pets.
Go here to buy some: http://www.kidsnpetsbrand.com

I have a two year old future stepson and a messy fiance, and this is the ONLY carpet cleaner that I have used that will get ANYTHING out safely and permanently. It really, really works!!

They also sell it in 32 oz bottles at Wal-Mart.

Answer 5

A black light will make the urine glow. Turn off the regular lights and walk around with a black light wand or bulb.
Petco/PetSmart, whatever, has Nature's Miricle.
It's the best I've found. It's the enezmes in it.
Nothing works great but that is highly recommended.

Answer 6

Use a solution of vinegar and water and spray on the carpet. Vinegar supposedly neutralizes urine. Go to the "Vinegar Page" on About.com.

Answer 7

Wash it with a vinegar added to the water.
Your cat will avoid peeing in the carpet the next time with the
vinegar smell in it.

Answer 8

New carpets. Sorry buddy. I think all apartments/rental properties should have a NO PETS rule.

Answer 9

get a good carpet cleaner and put a cap of bleach in w/ the regular cleaner and just run it over all the carpets and maybe try some febreeze or pet fresh or something.

Answer 10

Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. Sprinkle it all over the carpet, wait about 2 hours, then vaccuum.