I have a friend who told me that white vinegar helps to get the smell out but have tried that several times and it hasn't worked, it just makes it smell worse. If anyone knows of something else to help get the stink out I'm open to suggestions, other than getting rid of the cats that's not happening.
2007-08-27 16:05:44 · 9 answers · asked by inotnrml 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I heard that using a black light you can spot the extent of where the pet urine actually is on the floor. That's your first move.
Not sure how to get it out tho. I do know that neutering males will stop most of the spraying to mark territory.
2007-08-27 16:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Bambi 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issue. People will suggest all sorts of home remedies that ultimately temporarily get rid of the smell but may not get rid of it permanently. If you can catch it early; a little murphy's wood soap, paper towels and warm water will help. Double back over it the next day with a light rinse of baking soda, in gentle circular motions. If its an old stain, use a little baking soda and warm water to get rid if the surface smell immediately. I went to this site..http://www.justrite.com/. It does work. The basic kit is good enough. Also...try not to use fabreeze. Most cats tend not to like the smell. It only covers it up, and most cats will revisit the spot to get rid of the fabreezy smell.
2007-08-27 16:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by poeticprodigy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have suggested the same thing, but since that doesn't work the best thing to do is go to a store like Lowe's or Home Depot and ask them for suggestions, I'm sure they know what is safe on hardwood floors.
2007-08-27 16:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is your cat peeing outside of his/her box?
that should be a question of concern to think about. Is her litter kept clean? Does she have a urinary infection , or could she have one?
May want to check that out too.
But in this event, getting cat urine out of wood is not easy at all.
I would try Fabreze or another simlar brand of
odor eliminator. That may help.
Sorry I can't be of more help. Good Luck.
2007-08-27 16:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa R. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lemon juice will neutralize the ammonia in the urine but may damage your floor, try it somewhere inconspicuous, also you need to do some training with the cat to keep it from re offending. Keep a spray bottle of water handy and give him/her a shot anytime they get ready to pee on the hardwood they will hiss and run off but it will deter them.
2007-08-27 16:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by imunalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds odd, I know...but mouthwash works awesome on cat pee odors, and I don't think it would hurt your hard wood floor.
2007-08-27 16:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anne B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sand the floor and refinish it
2007-08-27 16:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by Person 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crowbar.
2007-08-27 16:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your floors are all done!!
2007-08-27 16:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋