How do i get urine smell out of carpet?
How do i get urine smell out of carpet?
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How do I get urine smell out of carpet? I have a kitty who decided to “tinkle” in the same spot for a number of weeks. We are certain that the urine seeped down into the padding. Eventually, we broke him of the habit and he is now happy with one of the fancy automatic litter boxes (a less-than-frugal option). Although we have used the standard over-the-counter products for neutralizing and deodorizing, the odor creeps up every now and then. Any suggestions?
Have you tried the enzyme odor neutralizers such as Simple Solution or Nature’s Miracle? Personally, I’ve found Nature’s Miracle to be about the best. You have to follow the directions EXACTLY though and saturate the area with the product, then leave it there the appropriate amount of time. You also have to treat ALL the areas where the animal has urinated, because if you leave a spot undone, the animal will smell that and think it’s still “okay” to go there.
This stuff can be expensive if you purchase it through a place like PetSmart, etc. on a regular basis. I’ve found the cheapest source of this stuff (and other pet products) to be Jeffer’s Pet Supply www.1800jeffers.com. They have some amazing deals. They also sell an ultraviolet light to help you “view” the urine stains, but this seems kind of expensive for what it is. Unfortunately, sometimes depending on your sub-floor or flooring, the odors still persist.
Another product I have used are the “Smell-Eze Granules” www.no-odor.com and these work fairly well, though are relatively expensive, for “lingering odors.” You sprinkle this on your carpet and the granules absorb the odor (different from the grocery store-type carpet deodorizers; these have no smell on their own) I also bought the Smell-Eze bags of granules that you place around your home (for smoke, pet odors, etc.) and they worked great for a while, then seemed to conk out. Whatever you use, it is sometimes a challenge to conquer these smells, but it can be done!