How to Clean Cat Vomit

For many cat owners, cleaning up cat vomit is a part of having a cat. Cats usually vomit up hairballs, but they can also vomit up food recently eaten. Some cats vomit because of motion sickness or an illness. A cat may vomit on any surface, but it is usually fabric like carpet and rugs that provide the biggest cleaning challenges. The cleaning process is easier if the vomit is cleaned up quickly. But the actually cleaning can be done using products already in your home.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper towels
  • Mild soap
  • Baking soda
  • Vacuum cleaner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the vomit with a paper towel as soon as possible. Wipe up as much of the vomit as you can.

    • 2

      Clean the area with baby wipes if you have them. Alternatively, wet a paper towel and add a little mild liquid soap. Use this soapy towel to wash the area.

    • 3

      Use wet paper towels to rinse away the soapy cleanser.

    • 4

      Blot the area with a dry paper towel.

    • 5

      Sprinkle a little baking soda on the area. Let the substance dry and harden for several hours. The baking soda absorbs any trace of the cat vomit.

    • 6

      Vacuum the area after the baking soda has dried. The baking soda also absorbs odors caused by the vomit.