How to Eliminate Cat Odors

Millions of households share their home with a cat. Felines have long been a favorite of people who like the independence of the breed over the neediness of dogs. As with having any type of pet, owning a cat means dealing with certain odors. Cat urine--in particular--has a strong, unpleasant aroma that can fill your whole house. Fortunately, there are ways to rid your home of the odor without the use of toxic chemicals.

Things You'll Need

  • White vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Scrub brush
  • Towels
  • Spray bottle
  • Paper towels
  • Mild dish-washing liquid
  • Vacuum
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Instructions

  1. Cleaning the Litter Box

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      Discard the litter that is inside the box.

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      Pour white vinegar on the bottom of the box. Pour just enough so that an inch of vinegar covers the bottom of the litter box. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on top the vinegar. The vinegar and baking soda will begin to bubble.

    • 3

      Pour water into the little box. You want to have several inches of the water, vinegar and baking soda mixture covering the bottom. Stir the contents together and allow to soak for several hours.

    • 4

      Drain the contents of the litter box and scrub the inside of the box with a scrub brush. Continue scrubbing until the litter box is thoroughly cleaned.

    • 5

      Rinse with hot water and towel dry.

    • 6

      Sprinkle baking soda long the bottom of the dry litter box. Add the cat litter on top of the baking soda.

    Homemade Cat Urine Odor Remover Spray

    • 7

      Add equal parts distilled white vinegar and water into a clean spray bottle.

    • 8

      Shake the bottle gently to mix the water and vinegar together.

    • 9

      Spray carpets, upholstery, and draperies with the vinegar-water mixture. Vinegar is a natural deodorizer and will help eliminate a variety of odors.

    Remove Pet Urine

    • 10

      Blot up the fresh urine with paper towels. Continue blotting until no more urine can be absorbed.

    • 11

      Create a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water. Add a few drops of a mild dish-washing liquid. Mix well.

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      Saturate a cloth or sponge in the mixture. Gently scrub the area with the cloth.

    • 13

      Blot the area with paper towels or clean rags. Continue blotting until no more liquid can be absorbed. If you have access to a wet/dry vacuum, use that to suck up the excess liquid.

    • 14

      Sprinkle baking soda on the area and allow it to sit overnight. The next day, vacuum up the baking soda.