How to Get Rid of Yellow Stains From Cat Vomit

Cats are notorious for vomiting on a regular basis. Cats, especially ones with long fur, ingest large amounts of fur when grooming. This fur accumulates in their stomach until they vomit, leaving a hair ball for the owner to clean up. This hair is mixed with bile and other stomach contents, leaving a yellow stain. Cats also may vomit their food, or heave, due to nervousness. These stains are unsightly, but can be removed without ruining your carpet or furniture. If your cat vomits often, take it to the vet to make sure the vomiting isn't part of serious problem.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper towels
  • Water and detergent or cleansing product
  • Scrub brush
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Instructions

  1. Cleaning Fresh Stains

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      Scoop up the vomit with a paper towel and throw it away. Blot the area with a dry paper towel to soak up as much vomit as possible.

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      Scrub the area with water and a mild detergent or use a product specifically made for pet messes. Saturate the area and allow the soap or cleanser to penetrate the stain for a few minutes.

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      Blot up the water with a paper towel to remove the remaining vomit stain. Repeat if any yellow color remains.

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      Rinse the area to remove residual soap or chemicals, then blot dry. Avoid stepping or sitting in the area until completely dry.

    Removing Set-in Stains

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      Brush the area with a scrubbing brush to loosen the stain. Vacuum the area to remove all of the solid particles that have become loose.

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      Apply water and detergent or a cleaning solution to the stain and allow it to soak for at least 10 minutes.

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      Scrub the area to remove the set-in vomit. Blot up the water and repeat the process until the stain is completely removed. Rinse the area with clean water and blot dry.

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      Steam clean the area or hire a professional for stains that you cannot remove. Set-in stains are much harder to remove than fresh ones.