I am remodeling a house and the lady has 6 cats that have urinated and sprayed all over the existing carpet. Im putting in hardwood floors so I have removed the carpet,sub-floor and insulation to eliminate the smell. I have also sprayed numerous times with bleach and the smell is still there. What do I do? something that will work please in 2 more days I must lay a new subfloor
2006-07-31 05:44:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The only way to eliminate the odor is to break it down with enzymes. PetCo sells a product called Nature's Miracle which will do that. It sounds like you'll need the gallon size. I would saturate the wood or any surface you suspect the cats sprayed. It is a natural, non-toxic solution that won't damage surface. It will break down the urea and stop it from smelling.
I used in in my rentals on the cement sub-floor before I laid carpet and on the wood sub-floor on the second story. It works fast and effectively to remove any biological pet waste.
2006-07-31 05:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I re read your question because people were answering it like they had not read it.
You have to remove everything that was peed on.
After you removed the subfloor , carpet etd it should have been gone.
Since it is not it is still on something in that house OR if you have a crawl space under your floor/ house it is possible cats peed under the house.
And the other that may have happened is you are smelling a small water leek under you house .
You can try spraying the stuff from pet stores but my suggestion is to see if you can locate whats its on or if it is reaally cat smell.
2006-07-31 06:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have located the source, mix Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking soda then pour it over the cloth and let sit. After it dries wipe the residue off. The combination of the two chemicals eats the odor crystals and doesn't stain fabric. Not sure if it would harm wood, but it works on cloth.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 05:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by mlschones 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as I said in your other answer. Approach. It'll clear up any smells you have, just spray the air, wash the walls w/it and pour it right on the floor.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 06:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by dvc_dude_25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a sealant- I think Kilz- that will block the odor. You should be able to find it in stores that sell painting supplies. My mother had a problem cat that used to do that in the master bath, until she used this sealant.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 06:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Febreeze
2006-07-31 05:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by starbluewolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to kilz the subfloor. That is a paint primer but it works for this matter.
2006-07-31 06:02:56 · answer #7 · answered by adieu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petsmart carries odor removers for urine. Should be something Citrus based, or it will only mask the smell, not eliminate it.
2006-07-31 05:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by onewikkedwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!I have the same problem!We use Glade candels and baking soda or powder around where we need it!I have a siamese fat cat-Garfield and a white tabby-Queenie i think that is what it is called.
2006-07-31 08:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar, I got my male cat neutered, that did the trick! Good Luck!
2006-07-31 05:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by Z-Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋