The Best Way to Clean Cat Urine Out of Carpeting & Padding

No one wants cat urine stains or odors in their carpets and carpet padding. Cleaning cat urine out of carpeting and padding requires patience and several products, a few of which you may already have at home. Cats urinate on carpeting during litter box training, to mark territory, during illness and to express anger. The quicker you catch the accident, the easier the stain and odor is to remove.

Things You'll Need

  • White vinegar
  • Paper towels or white cleaning rags
  • Baking soda
  • Pet odor neutralizer
  • Paper weight or heavy object
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Instructions

    • 1

      Blot up as much of the urine as possible. Press down over the spot firmly with a paper towel for at least 30 seconds. Do not rub. Repeat with a fresh paper towel until the next towel is dry after blotting.

    • 2

      Mix one qt. of warm water with ½ cup of white vinegar.

    • 3

      Cover the stain lightly with the mixture. Only use a small amount. For stains older than a few hours, use enough vinegar mixture to soak through the carpet and into the padding.

    • 4

      Place at least two folded paper towels over the spot. Place a paper weight or other heavy object over the paper towels.

    • 5

      Allow the mixture to sit for at least two hours.

    • 6

      Spray or sprinkle any brand of pet odor neutralizer over the spot. Read all instructions on the packaging before use. Sprays typically require you to blot up most of the spray. Powder versions require you to let the product sit for 15 to 20 minutes before vacuuming.