How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell (This is the ONLY method that works!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Removing cat urine odor starts with choosing a product that works. In our experience, that means an enzymatic cleaner or ion-based odor eliminator. All of the alternatives-including oxidizing cleaners, surfactants, and baking soda-based homemade cleaners-don't eliminate the entire problem and leave you with recurring smells.
In this video, you'll learn how to choose the right urine removers, identify urine stains using a UV flashlight, and safely eradicate odors.
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Thank you. So informative and lovely to listen to. I can stop wasting energy and money on the wrong products.
AMEN!!! SOOOOOOOOOO much money WASTED!!
My cat urinated on the carpet in my bedroom, brand new home. I watched this video, bought the anti icky poo solution, followed the instructions, dried with a fan .cant smell any trace of urine at all. Thank you for the great information. 👍
Did the smell come back?
@@waleedabdulrab8779 very dumb question
@@shred2582 No need to be so rude.
Anyone who has had a cat urine problem knows that question wasn't a very dumb question. Your response was.
@@shred2582 how is that a dumb question. I've cleaned urine spots before and they seemed clean until soon after the smell returns.
My cat give me a new job.. "Cat's urine hunter"
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Same lmao😶😶
extremely well done and very professional great knowledge and very explanatory. Great Job!!.
Thanks, David!
I appreciate the time you took for this! It is exactly the detailed information I needed! Thank you, thank you!!!!!!
I have used the hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing and baking soda. It removes the odor but after some time, the odor comes back. I will definitely try this one. Thanks!
Did it worked?
Really? I heard of hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing and baking soda is just like magic.
Did it work?
I found this video searching TH-cam for "get cat pee out of carpet". This is a great video, don't know why it isn't ranked at position #1. It's better than the videos above it
2020 Dec.. I work with feral cats, in a TNR group.. Zero Odor, Pet Odor Eliminator, from Bed, Bath & Beyond, has worked well for us..
Thank you for the advice about checking out Bed, Bath, and Beyond. My daughter was given a kitten he's not even a year old and for some reason today he decided to urinate under my bed😳😖😣🥴🥺😥😓😢😭 I was very upset. When I went on You Tube watched the tutorial and read your review. The stuff the young lady was talking about purchasing is way out of my price range. I'm on my way to Bed Bath and Beyond. Thanks again.
Can you let me know how that works for you. Took over an apartment where it had 13 cats and two dogs in a two bed two bath and I’m at a loss and about to burn this place to the ground. Hate that crap.
@@killeanmcchesney5138 have you found anything that works yet.
@@tashajames-day3016 yeah I sure did
@@killeanmcchesney5138 please share..I have the same problem & it so frustrating. I tried diff brands & nothing seems to work😿😿😿
Thank you so much for the elaborate explanation 😻
Good information, thank you!
I have the same tuxedo cat yellow umbrella pillow! I love mine
Just found out (after lots of accidents all over) my cat has a kidney issue. He is on the mend, but my couch needed this!! Thank you!! ❤
Our cat lives outside. She kinda came with the house when we bought it. She was laying on the front porch as we were moving in. I shoo'd her away several times. She kept coming back. Finally I decided to get her some bowls and feed her. She's a good girl. Bought her a heated cat house for last winter. She seemed to really like it, but I caught other cats in there many times and I think they peed in it a lot because it smells awful and I always saw her pee in the yard.
Spring and summer came so she slept elsewhere, no problem, now it's getting cold at night again and I don't want to have to buy a new cat house because that one smells and she doesn't like going in there anymore, so this might be just the ticket to clean it up.
I tried using bleach to clean the heating pad, and washed the cover, a few months back, but it seemed to do very little to combat the smell.
AWESOME detailed information and coupon code worked! So glad that I found your video first. Thank you So Much!
i cant wait to try this.. i was getting hopeless with this cats
Thank you. Great explanation of what to get and why. I just ordered a powerful black light the icky poo pre treat and the one you show in this video.
Great video. Thanks for explaining what’s in cat urine and why enzymatic cleaners are best option. I agree!!! Nothing else works like the enzyme cleaner. My cat has crystals in his bladder so that’s why he has been peeing outside his litter box. Please take your cat in if he’s doing this! It’s more common in male cats. Feed wet food. Only water with filtered or distilled water. Tap water has too much build up in it.
Great job. I have a better understanding of my cat problem now.
Yes, life saver. I have a new kitten and I've just discovered he hasn't been going in the litter box all the time, found surprises in three different carpeted rooms 🤯
Darn it, I can't buy it in Australia. Does anyone know of any alternative
@@kellyk.8519 Hey there, I recommend Live Odor Free, though I am not sure if they ship to Australia. They are better than Anti Icky Poo because the product is ion based, and will last longer when you aren't using it, though it is more expensive. She has a link to the website at the bottom of the description
Best actual personal review I've ever seen!! Thank you. Having been down the road for 50 years... let me advise... go straight for the Live Pee Free ya all. Even if it's a small bottle. Once you use it you'll see that couches mattresses, clothes, and flooring cost more to replace than this stuff does to eliminate the odor. All enzymatic cleaners have a short shelf life... you never know how long it's been sitting there. Too many have just as bad a smell as the urine itself... and when it doesn't work, the smells combined are nauseating!! I just ordered $500 worth of LPF and I don't regret a penny. I can't afford to replace $1000's worth of furniture and cat beds/toys... I'm so glad I found this video I just knew there had to be something else out there ... thank you for your sharing! Smiles and blessings...
Great information, thank you!
This was really educational and useful. About to go clean up some cat urine! You did a great job presenting the subject. Thank you.
thanks man. great and thorough Explanation video.
Thank you for all the information!
You're very welcome! :)
i had a cat that pee'd on my carpet ALL the time. after much much trial and error i found regular old peroxide was all i needed. it breaks up the proteins in the urine, after soaking the stain in peroxide i shampooed the area. no smell and my floors are heated so i would know. peroxide is WAY cheaper hun.
Do you mean like normal peroxide? Can I just pour some directly on?
So what brings you here
that makes so much sense!
and omg heated floors and cat pee, glad you got that out!! thanks for sharing
@@cristalalcala6513 yes and yes
@@jdog5642 she’s salesperson of peroxide inc
Smelly cat, oh smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat oh smelly cat, it's not your fault!: Phoebe Buffay!
Stfu
@@chrisbanks8915 no, you 🤣
@@saturninaalvarez2311 no u
No, your a towel 😆
@@chrisbanks8915 Ok idiots! That's enough! This is MY thread!
Giving explanations as to WHY a product works is essential. Thank you. Very informative from beginning to end. 👍
Hah! I like that you took the time to do the black and white infomercial scene there!
Thank you very much for sharing this essential knowledge. I loved your video with strait forward no nonsense message. Which you delivered in a very clear and comprehensive manner; maintaining positive encouraging energy!
I will follow this comment with a separate one with a question.
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Just brought home an adopted cat today and she got startled by one of our dogs. She sprayed on my clothes and drizzled a bunch onto our carpet as I took her to a different room for her to feel safer. Thanks for the black light trick.
Thanks for this! My girls are driving me crazy🥴 just put these products in my Amazon cart
So glad you found the video helpful! If your girls are going outside of the litter box on a regular basis, you'll want to address that behavior as well as the urine odor. You might like our guide to stopping your cat from peeing outside of the litter box: www.wildernesscat.com/stop-cat-from-peeing-outside-box/
Let me know if you have any more questions. You've got this! 🐱
- Mallory
Wildernesscat with all this pandemic I finally received my icky poo and blacklight. I can’t wait. Thanks again! 😂
- Love KS did it work ?
Elizabeth Flores the smell is gone! ☺️
If your cat isn't using the litter box then there's a problem your cat is trying to tell you. It could be stress in the household, too many cats, not enough boxes, a dirty box, bad box location, too much activity in the house or other causes that can cause a cat stress. Another very common issue with cats is UTI. Too much dry food can cause urinary issues. It hurts to pee, so cats look for other locations to go pee. This is an infection and should be seen by a vet, once the issue is resolved please make sure to give your cat a high protein, meat based, wet food.
Yeah obviously the cat is begging to live outside
my older cat (8 yr/o) is peeing everywhere and it’s really causing a lot of problems in the household. she started while i was in the hospital & the house STINKS because i wasn’t there to clean it properly (my boyfriend & our roommate are not very responsible). should i take her to the vet? she’s never had an issue this severe & i’m at my wits end with it.
@@marinajade8519 Yes, First check to see if it is an UTI. It hurts to pee, They associate the litter box with pain, most likely the most common cause for peeing outside the box. Dry food is the leading cause for urinary infections, after the vet check, make sure to put your cat on a mainly wet food diet. Avoid any with meat BY product/food coloring's, to AVOID some of the most toxic foods on the market. High meat protein is a requirement for good health. Some brands you could look for, Pride, Primal, Stella and Chewy, Poke Bowl, Instinct, Weruva, Taste of the Wild, Fresh pet select, Acana/Orijen, Mature Health - Home Again, Honest Kitchen, NomNom, Ziwi to name a few, if you're on a low budget, you can also feed a better diet every other day/week in addition of their regular food, though brands like Meow Mix, 9Lives, Friskies, Iams, and store brands should be avoided at all cost. If you have a cat that has chronic UTI, ask your vet about D.MANNOS. If it's not a UTI then it could be something in the home causing stress, from your bf or roommate, to scented candles, household cleaners, or the lack of safe spots - cats like to go high up, so tall cat towers, wall shelves, or cozy hiding spot's are some things one can look into to make a cat feel more secure.
When switching a cats food - DO it Gradually - as switching to suddenly can make them feel ill (digestive issues, adding probiotics can help - Dr Mercola Pets, Fortiflora). Take some of the new food, and add it to their regular meal and increase dosage over time. Feeding a variety of brands/flavors can help overall health. One can make homemade meals BUT it requires thorough research to make sure all nutrients requirements are met
Video on the quality of pet food found in stores; It's an older video, though still an important one th-cam.com/video/zdDPi-1Yjy0/w-d-xo.html
@@marinajade8519 Dr Becker on UTI in Cats th-cam.com/video/K5Byuu_wQ7A/w-d-xo.html
Good info!
Omg you're so smart, thanks so much 😊 .
Thanks good info
Used my cat coupon code, thank YOU! I will try all of these! Ordered both products & black light!
Did it work?
@@felixdk8727 YES IT DID
If you follow exactly wat they tell you, yes it did. But i did prevent my kitties from going a lot, so it wasnt huge spots to clean. I threw away my mattress lol, but the scent seemed to be there very faintly after cleaning it, but to this day, years later, you cannot smell kitty pee.
I also got them using 100% natural litter which i got from watching another video. Its wood pellets, horse bedding. Pine pellets, 40lb bag, for 6$. Best investment/changes ive ever made for my kitties 😸
@@jadefox5285 Thank you for the reply
@@jadefox5285 Thank you for your reply. (I already wrote this weeks ago but for some reason it disappeared)
My cat Peed in a chair I have in my room And I got the stain out and I thought I cleaned it well but I could still smell it she did it again in the same spot yesterday so now I know I have to do something more about it
Thank you!
Thank you so much
Personally I find Live Odor Free to be the best. VERY useful for litter boxes
Excellent video! I'm looking at purchasing a home and it smells like urine. Thank you for this info.
Wow , the black light tip is gonna save me a lot of time
I was looking for something I could make at home that gets rid of the smell, but it's not here
I don't have a cat but the previous home owner did I can tell carpet was pulled up and in one of the bedroom there is a strong odor I have cleaned and mopped the room and the smell is still there. My question is what can I do for hard wood floors that have cat urine odor
Same thing as fabric, the trick is to let the enzyme solution soak in and work. Pour it on...let it sit for a while. Go back and clean it up
Great vido. I finally got around to cleaning a room with two couches that are currently pungent with pee odor. Cats now go in the litter box. But I want to salvage the couches. I have a question: what is the best order of product use? What do you suggest?
Are there any urine odor eliminating products/shampoo that you recommend to use on cats themselves? Mine peed in his carrier, so he was soaked it in. Ive given them two baths with no luck and brushed them out as well. its been several days and it doesn't seem to be improving much. Any help is so appreciated!
This is pretty late so I'm sure you found a fix, but Live Pee Free is safe to use on pets. I've used it on my dog before. Not always permanent if it's BO because the pet can produce more if it isn't cleaned properly, but I would be willing to bet it would work good for pet urine on a pet
I used STRAIGHT VINEGAR on a vinyl floor where the litter boxes are, (we have 3 cats) and even up the walls ! Worked PERFECT , no smell what-so-ever, absolutely NO SMELL OF URINE AT ALL !!! Has been 2 weeks and all is well ! CHEAP FIX and NO HARD WORK at all.
Use a little sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in some warm water with a splash of dish soap
Would this work on clothes or blankets? How would i use the vinegar?
She explicitly says that vinegar doesn't work on uric acid.
What about a rug like you put in the shower and they pee on it and then you wash it and it still smells like pee after you dry it
@@jacob80 well did you ever consider she is wrong?
2-butoxyethanol it is an ingredient in the orange bottle at the dollar general. It is not orange odor but just an orange spray bottle. It is a bipolar surfactant solvent. The name brand is Awesome I believe. This will work.
That gets pee up?
So where is the link to the product? Instead a link to an entire website
To your knowledge, can LPF or Icky Poo be sprayed into duct work safely and effectively. I've traced the odor to a duct, and I've washed the duct receiver and vent (wood floor) but the odor, as you've pointed out persists, and the pet is revisiting it - maddeningly so! Any suggestions?
Would be great if someone has additional information on the following:
1. Does ANY blacklight work? Or does it need to meet certain strength criteria to be effective for finding pee on some surfaces?
(Essentially, can you go for the cheapest one you can find or are there some benefits to invest in something which is more high quality?)
2. Which places might one go to look for these two types of cleaner products? Do they sell these at pet stores?
How does one verify that the product you are looking at is one of these types? What to look for on the description?
Pet store home Depot Menards Walmart
Any black light should work 👍
Cat urine glows much better at 350-365nm, most blacklights on amazon/walmart will work OK but not great
On the chemistry side, uric acid is actually water soluble although on
the low side. It's solubility increases in hot water but of course can
spread it around and if not sufficiently flushed can create the
potential for re-crystalisation over a wider area although in a more
diluted form. Just saying because in chemistry accuracy of information
is essential.
I have a massive problem with around 5 local cats pissing and shitting in our garden, I'd really prefer a cat eliminator bu as it stands I'd rather get the smell gone then concentrate on the cats. This right to roam/shit/piss rule needs to be looked at and make owners responsible for their animals.
Have you ever thought that the cat is naturally fertilizing your food to make it more better for you and family
Nice presentation...informative & helpful - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Can I put either of these in my carpet shampooer so I can clean a larger area? Or treat the smaller areas with this and then some other cleaning solution in the machine? Do you have a suggestion for machine solution? Timeframe between spot cleaning and carpet cleaning? Thanks
What's the best carpet cleaning soap to use in the machine.
Should these be used together? or separately
Enzyme cleaner: Contains enzyme and bacteria that break down the Uris acid crystals. Example product: Mr. max’s anti icky poo. Don’t pretreat with any other cleaners first. Soak the area.
Ion based odor eliminator: one of the fastest ways to remove odor. Product suggestion: “Live per free” this is odor free. 20% off with link in the video description.
Invest black light to identify where exactly the stain is. It will also help to verify that everything is gone after cleaning.
U are the goat for this FOREAL i got the anti icky poo and it got rid of that linger white vinegar and baking soda wasnt enough
Can you use them in the washer?
my cat went on the top part of the couch three days ago. i have spent 300 bucks and 18 + hours trying to get the smell out. NOTHING has worked.
Hey there, sorry I missed your comment. Your experience sounds extremely frustrating. Have you had any success removing the urine odors over the past few weeks? A couch is a difficult place to remove urine odors from, since the urine sinks into the fabric and into the fibers within. If you haven't tried this yet, try injecting an enzyme urine remover deep into the couch with an injection kit like these: www.amazon.com/SCOE-10X-Upholstery-Mattresses-Odor-Causing/dp/B07FTWVH4F/
www.amazon.com/Inject-N-Clean-Tool-Injection-Bottle/dp/B01HUDR9VW/
I hope this helps, and let me know if you have any more questions.
gosh
I would get a spot cleaner with an extended hose. Heres what to do.
1. Get natures miracle URINE remover, febreeze, dawn dish soap 4x platinum, oxy pure arm and hammer laundry detergent.
2. Fill the spot cleaner with COLD water. (Little known fact cold water is always what you want when cleaning cat pee FIRST.)
CLEAN with COLD water first on pee spot. Just cold water.
3. Use dawn 4x platinum dish soap for second cleaning. Use luke warm water in spot buster.
4. Use oxy pure for this run. Warm water in spot buster.
5. Pour natures miracle directly on pee spot generously and LET AIR DRY.
6. After air dry hit with arm and hammer laundry detergent with HOT water in spot cleaner. Let air dry.
7. Hit with febreeze as directed. Let air dry and hit again with natures miracle.
This is a long process I know but it does typically work. Cat piss is a SOB to get rid of.
I'm having trouble with cat wee on my carpet I have bought a wilko multi surface unine stain and orsour destroyer will this work.
So with the enzyme cleaner you had said the bacteria dies after sitting around not used. Why have that huge bottle then? It's so expensive but if it'll just go bad whats the point. I guess the big jug would be meant for a cat who pees alot? In my case, my cat has a problem with peeing in the box & he either steps in it or it splashes him or he pees on himself. He then walks around with his pee paws. Even that is sooo stinky & clings to everything. But it doesnt happen often is my point. How long would you say that bottle can sit un used before going bad? I should probably get the little spray bottle.
Also - I have Angry Orange Stain Remover Enzyme Cleaner - would this product be considered a Ion Base Odor Eliminator?
Can I use this on a book bag and a laundry bag made out of the same material?
So I have a large pile of clothes I let get put of hand. One of my cats peed on somthing and since then have pee’d on the items multiple times. I have two gallons of anti icky poo and a black light. How to I go about tackling this project? I could really use the help.
Nicely done, great facial expressions, very real on camera presence.
Hey there Avery, thanks for commenting! Your feedback is much appreciated.
Does Live Pee Free need a pre treatment if you used laundry detergent with oxy to remove the cat urine?
And is the coupon still available?
what cat urine enzyme cleaner would you recommend for a hardwood floor surface?
I moved into an apartment and I am allergic to cats, the smell makes me sick, headaches and vomiting , help!
So does it take 2 weeks before the enzyme cleaner starts to work> I have Natures Miracle never used it yet...
What method would work on spreads (used to cover furniture to protect from cat scratches) that have been treated with an enzymatic product (allowed to dry) and then laundered only to have them come out of the dryer with an odor that even humans can smell?
Lemme sum the video
1 get backlight to find pee
2 get enzyme cleaner
Is it good idea to install bathroom exhaust fan inside the cat room ?
What one needs is not the solution but the cure to get them to stop doing it moving forward
Best deal on gluten free cat pee ever!
Can't find coupon which comes first
Would this work on like wooden surfaces
Is it leather safe
What if there is no longer a cat in the apt?
What if some cat pee got on some jeans? Can I just wash the jeans? Do I have to use enzyme cleaner on them, too?
I hate stepping on cat pee. Something about it, like it’s a paste
Does this work on Concrete?
I think your chemistry may be a little flawed. Grease is also insoluble in water but regular Dawn dishwashing liquid cleans it just fine, and my understanding is it's just surfactants not enzymes. I've tried all kinds of oxy cleaners, vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, etc. Nothing worked. I finally found a product called Kids n Pets, an enzyme cleaner. It worked good but when I went back to HD to buy the gallon bottle, they didn't have it anymore. So I got Urine Destroyer carpet steaming product, which is a surfactant-based cleaner and it seems to work fine too especially if I run a hot water and vinegar rinse over it after it dries. I did a little research on the active ingredient and found it is derived from coconut which is of course oily, and the ingredient itself has degreasing properties. If you know more about this than my brief research has shown, I would love you to share.
How do i get the odor out of the air if its very strong ? Do i just spray that in the air ?
Light you recommend says it’s NOT good for cat pee. Can you give guidance on this please?
I don't know if it is the cat or dog, does it matter which pee free I use
I took my cat to the vet. He repaid me by peeing IN my $300 favorite designer bag lol
Ummm…..yeah, they’re good about ‘pay-backs’🙀
Do you have to go back with a steam cleaner after applying the cleaner?
I'm wondering that also
Would this stuff work for underneath a mobile home trailer
Cheaper option: Natures Miracle no spray is an enzyme cleaner! It doesn’t directly say but it WORKS
You saved my life with this information. THANK YOU! A well deserved subscribe, bell notifications, and LIKE. You’re wonderful, thanks again!
Which product did you use? And how did you use it? It's been a year since you posted, did the smell come back?
Are these products safe on unfinished wood floors? I bought this enzyme cleaner on Amazon and when I got it, I read on the back that it couldn’t be used on unfinished wood, so I gave it to my mom. They never specify on Amazon whether the products are safe on unfinished floors
Live Pee Free is safe for wooden floors, they even have a Wooden Flooring kit I believe
So if ur cat marked on a blanket, u pour this on it then what? U didn’t say what to do after u pour the solution on. Do u just let it sit then throw in washer or do something else…? And does this work for spraying as well? Thx
After using a simple solution extreme urine destroyer, and letting it set. Do I mop the floors
Do I have to completely clean area before putting enzymes on...in advance thank you..
No, you don't, it's actually best not to apply any other cleaning products before the enzymes since they could render the enzymes ineffective. Just blot up the stain as well as you can, and then apply the enzymes as indicated on the bottle. Hope this helped and let me know if you have any more questions!
@@Wildernesscat Will hydrogen peroxide render it useless, please?
Clicking that shopping cart so fast after watching this lol..going to update on the result when it arrived. I'm tired of home remedies. I've tried all the home remedies you mentioned...and you're right they didn't work😷😷😷
Updates?
Any updates?
Updates!?
What if the cat pees and poops on a wool sheepskin? What would you recommend?
But what is it’s on clothes? My cat peed I’m out laundry and I can’t get the smell out
Does odoban work. I have 3 gallons of concentrate. I just wanna pour it around the litterbox