My baby peed on my couch and Ive tried cleaning it but the smell just wont come out. I dont know what to use on it. Im not sure exactly what fabric it is, the tag is torn off. It is a softer material almost like chenneil but a little thicker and firmer. What can I do without having to get it professionally cleaned and that is inexpensive?
2006-10-25 14:43:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Hi
You will need to do a test on the fabric to see if you can clean it. Be careful with what product you uses. I would use “Nature's Miracle” this is a liquid containing enzymes that feed on the organisms that give urine its odours. You can buy it at Petsmart.
First you will need to do is a test. To do the test spray the cleaner, using the back edge of the cushion spray a spot about the size of a quarter and wipe it with a white towel and let it dry on it’s own.
If you get colour transfer onto the towel it is not safe to clean.
If there is no change in colour and no watermark then it is safe to clean or spot clean.
If there is a watermark but no colour change it is safe to clean only thing is you will need to clean the whole thing. (to stop watermarks) you can not spot clean.
If you decide to clean it DO NOT do a lot of scrubbing on the fabric because you can cause damage to the fabric.
If you decide to spot clean only you can use a hair dryer to speed up the drying (less chance of leaving a watermark).
If you clean the whole sofa you are probably best to set up a fan to help dry the sofa.
Hope this helps
Carpet cleaner for 14 years
2006-10-25 14:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try baking soda since it is good for removing odors. I'd lightly dampen the spot on your sofa with water and then sprinkle the baking soda, leaving it on about half an hour, then vacuum off.
Also, I just saw this yesterday in a Harriet Carter catalog I got in the mail. They have a product called Urine Gone just for the type of problem you are describing. Just go to harrietcarter.com and put in Urine Gone in the product search. A 24oz bottle costs $19.98.
2006-10-25 15:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Oenophile... (Lynn) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's plenty of "urine-be-gone" products in the pet area of the grocery store, a pet store or a walmart type store.... The stuff is pretty amazing and it eradicates (neutralizes) the urine - with the smell and stain. If it works with dogs - I'm certain it will work for you.!!!! Dogs smell even the tiniest bit.
2006-10-25 14:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by longhats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mix 12 oz hydrogen peroxide with 1 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp ajax dish soap....mix well. Then soak the stained area and let it air dry....No more smells!!
2006-10-25 16:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a dog and it peed on the couch we use stuff call
woolite oxy deep 2 for pets this stuff works wonders. our dog probally had a hundred accidents and we would spray this stuff on it all the time and there is no smell
2006-10-25 15:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by ross c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkling Borax on it, letting it sit for a few hours and vacuuming it up might help. Pet stores sell enzyme cleaners that may help.
2006-10-25 14:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Yumicho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it with a steam cleaner with vinager and amonia mix.... only 1/2 cup of each to every 2 gallons of hot water..... I clean my floors and furniture like that.
2006-10-25 14:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by babydove1821 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a interior designer and id suggest calling the furniture maker and asking them 1st goodluck hunny
2006-10-25 15:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try a pet supply store. they sell some spray that neutralises pet urine odors. it should work for human urine scent also
2006-10-25 14:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by manofnomeanz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋