My cat peed. How do I remove cat urine smell from household surfaces?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 months and 13 days old
My cat has peed on various horizontal surfaces (probably due to inflammation in the bladder according to the vet) and my family is struggling with removing the smell with Dettol. Will it eventually have an effect? And are there of the shelf material that do the job better?
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Published on August 1st, 2019
An enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle is the best for removing urine. It works by breaking down the actual urine particles to help remove smell and reduce staining. You can then use another cleaner as needed. Be sure to test any spots first with the enzymatic cleaner to make sure it doesn't harm what you are cleaning. Clothing and other loose fabrics can also be washed.
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Published on November 10th, 2019
I would recommend finding a product such as Urine Off and use that to remove the odor. This is an enzymatic solution that helps eliminate the smell of urine. I would also recommend sprinkling baking soda onto the area, let it dry and then vacuum the baking soda up. I hope this helps!
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Food & Nutrition
My muezzi is 6 months old. I clean her potty and food bowl regularly. Also keep her clean. But my Room and bathroom has a very bad cat smell all the time. It's hard to stay in the room. What can I do to remove the odor? I also keep my window open for
Check to make sure she is not urinating outside of her cat box. If she is, have her examined by the veterinarian to check for a bladder infection. You can often find many good products to clean carpets and other areas online or in pet stores. Natures miracle is one with a good reputation. There are also special kinds of cat litter’s that help decrease odor. The crystal type cat litter tends to be one of the best. Lastly, you may consider changing her diet to a low residue cat food. Royal Canin is one of those diets and cats who consume this diet tend to produce less stool and less odor. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
What are some recommendations of enzymatic cleaners? - to clean cat urine spraying. Also looking for cleaning products for mopping the floor and general household cleaners that are enzyme cleaners.
Hi there. My favorite enzyme cleaner brands for getting rid of cat urine odor are Nature's Miracle and Urine Off. Both of these brands make a variety of specific products, depending on what you need.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
What can we do to eliminate urine odor!! My cat urinated at my Sofa and tried many things but the smell stays. The cat keep urinating at it when I’m not home. I got frustrated. My home smells like urine :(
I would recommend finding a product such as Urine Off and use that to remove the odor. This is an enzymatic solution that helps eliminate the smell of urine. I would also recommend sprinkling baking soda onto the area, let it dry and then vacuum the baking soda up. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Is there anything i can apply to areas in my house so my cat doesnt spray? I just discoverd one area that one my cats sprayed and its driving me crazy! Please is there any product like a repellent to avoid this behavior? What can i do?
For situations like these I typically recommend a urine enzyme destroyer such as Nature’s Miracle. It helps clean up the urine as well as help eliminate the odor. Clean the area thoroughly as soon as you notice the cat has sprayed. To help prevent your cat from spraying you should have him neutered if he isn’t already. You may also want to add more litter boxes to your home. It is also helpful if you get a pheromone diffuser (like a DAP diffuser) that will help to relieve your cat’s stress and hopefully make him less likely to spray. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My cat has peed on my drapes right in front of me. And after seeing that check my draps and that is where she has been going. Also she goes right outside the box. Just pee not poop. I don't have any drapes up now. But need to put them back up I think
She may be urinating outside the litter box if she has an infection or bladder stones. I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to do a urinalysis to ensure everything is ok. They will be able to start her on antibiotics if needed. If everything is normal, then I would be more concerned with behavioral. I would definitely get of the drapes. As far as cleaning, I would try to use a deodorizer to help hide her scent. See link below. Clean the wall area the best you can. Unfortunately, you may not be able to get deep into those cracks. You can try q-tips although this may be a little tedious. Some things to try for her behavior is adding additional litter boxes throughout the house especially near where the drapes are that she likes to use. I would also add some feliway diffusers. This is a cat pheromone that will sometimes help calm cats.. It doesn't work on every cat though. Finally, if these don't work, I would talk to you vet about adding in an
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
So I found out why my 12 yr old cat was peeing outside of the box it was because of a thyroid issue but now she is still peeing in the same spots so I am wondering if there is anything I can put there so she won't want to pee there because it is only
It may be that the area she has been using wasn't cleaned with an enzymatic cleaner, and so even though you can no longer smell it, it will still smell like a litter box to her. Try cleaning the area again thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's miracle, Urine Off, or Nok out. Make sure you really soak the area with the cleaner. She may also be quite picky about how dirty her litter tray is, so make sure it is cleaned regularly. Some cats like it to be scooped as soon as they use it. Another thing to make sure of is that there are enough litter trays for the number of cats you have. The general rule is one tray per cat in the house, plus an extra. Make sure they are in fairly low traffic areas of the house so she doesn't get an aversion to any of them.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My cat had a blockage and is now healed. However the vet is saying because he is still urinating outside the litter box he probably has a UTI. He was given a prescription shot and fluids. Is there anything more i can do to try and stop the urinating
I would put multiple litter boxes around the house to encourage him to use them, and clean the box daily. Change out the litter once a week. Cats prefer a very clean box, and having that for him will encourage him to use it more often. Stress can bring on or exacerbate a UTI, so you can use Feliway, which is a pheromone diffuser that helps cats with anxiety. That may reduce any stress he is feeling. It's very important to make sure he drinks plenty of water so he voids his bladder on a regular basis, and cats seems to love drinking running water. I would consider getting him a pet water fountain. I have one for my cats and they love it. Finally, the smell there can attract him to continue to pee on the carpets. I would use an enzyme spray on the areas and deep clean the carpets. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
What’s the best way to eliminate pee odor from wood floors
You can try using a white vinegar and warm water mixture to see if that helps. Mix together 1/2 cup of white vinegar with a gallon of water water, and put a few drops of the mixture on the area to make sure it doesn't affect the finish of the wood floors. If it doesn't, you can use a spray bottle to spray this mixture on the area, and let it sit for five to 10 minutes. Then use a clean and dry mop to soak up the mixture, rinse the area again with warm water, and then use a sponge mop to mop up the water. You may have to repeat this a few times to get the smell out. Some people recommend putting baking soda on the area and letting it sit for a couple of hours after removing the white vinegar and warm water mixture. You would wipe away the baking soda with water and a clean cloth after this time. Finally, you can get a product called Nature's Miracle. It's an enzymatic cleaner that breaks down the urine, but test is in a corner first to make sure it doesn't affect the floor or it
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
I am not able to train leo regarding in peeing.. he pees anywhr especially on clothes. What shld i do ao that he will stop peeing on clothes and uses bathroom. He use to pee in his previous family's bathroom. But from the day we hve brought him to ou
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Sometimes underlying medical conditions can become behavioral even after the medical condition is long gone. If Leo hasn't seen a Vet I recommend you take him in for a physical and to have his urine tested. A UTI or crystals in the urine can cause irritation and urgency to urinate. Also, Leo is not neutered. Intact male cats mark and inappropriately urinate more. If there is no underlying medical condition I would ask your Vet to prescribe an antianxiety medication like Prozac. Confine him for 2 weeks and clean the soiled areas well with an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle. Put Feliway diffusers in his favorite nap places. When you let him out, keep the doors closed to the rooms he previously soiled in, keep clothes and bags off the floor, use shower curtains or aluminum foil (they don't like the feel on their feet) to cover beds or carpeting. Also environmental enrichment can help indoor cats. I've attached a few links below. I hope this h
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My cat keeps peeing everywhere when he sees other animals or other animals come over to our home.I don't know if it is because he is netured or what.But how can I help stop him being defensive that much.
Have Meow Meow examined by your veterinarian to diagnose medical causes for the inappropriate urination. A urine sample can be collected and submitted for urinalysis and urine culture to rule out UTI or stones. Once medical causes are ruled out, you can focus on behavioral issues. Provide an additional litterbox in a neutral area of the home. Consider different brands, types and depths of litters. You can also use a litterbox attractant to get him back into the box. Thoroughly clean soiled areas with an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. To decrease any anxiety he may experience when other animals come over, you can try a pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser. A small animal repellant can also be used along the border of your property. You can buy a liquid or powder form in most hardware stores or home improvement stores.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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