Pet Odor Removal

Anyone with cats and dogs knows that accidents happen, and they may have some pet urine remover under their kitchen sink. Cleaning up after accidents is fairly unpleasant, but there are some ways to do it with household chemicals, as well as products specifically designed for the removal of pet urine odor. Pets will urinate on carpeting, furniture and clothing, for various reasons. Most of the time, pets urinate out of the box when their litter is too dirty, or in the case of dogs, when they can’t make it outside in time, or when they are angry with you. Whatever the reason, here are some ways to eliminate pet urine.

Removing Pet Urine from Carpets and Furniture

One of the best ways to clean furniture or carpeting of pet urine is to catch it early, before it sinks past the carpet and into the padding, or deeper into your furniture. A black light is a good thing to have in a home with pets because urine shows up under this kind of light. Wait until dark, turn off the brightest lights, and shine the light all over your home. You’ll be looking for spots that glow. If there is no glow, there is no pet urine.

Pet odor removers, such as dog urine remover or cat urine remover, can come from a pet shop, or you can make your own using vinegar and water, followed up by a dose of baking soda once the spot dries. Saturate the area with the product you have chosen, and follow the directions. You may have to repeat this process for complete pet odor removal.

Removing Pet Odor from Laundry

If your four-legged friend has soiled your laundry, simply toss it in the washer with detergent, and when it’s rinsing, add a healthy splash of vinegar. You might want to launder it by itself so you don’t spread the smell onto your other clothes.

Removing Other Pet Odors

Besides the urine odor, learning how to remove pet odors from your car’s upholstery can make traveling more pleasant with your pets. Any good upholstery shampoo should work, or you can take your car to a car wash that details interiors for help with this one.