How to Remove Cat Spray From a Carpet

Having the smell of cat urine in your carpet is enough to tempt you to rip the carpet out. But before you take such drastic measures, try to remove the smell from the carpet yourself. There are several recommended methods for urine removal and it may take more than one to thoroughly strip your carpet of urine. Most methods are not difficult and will not require a lot of expense.

Things You'll Need

Absorbent cloths or towels
Water
Black light
Enzyme neutralizer
Hydrogen peroxide
Vacuum

Instructions

Fresh Spray Removal
- 1
  Place several paper towels on the area of the carpet that was sprayed. Be sure to cover every inch that was sprayed.
- 2
  Pour hydrogen peroxide over the paper towels. Be sure to soak the area thoroughly.
- 3
  Scrub the carpet vigorously for several minutes. Allow the hydrogen peroxide to sit on the carpet for an hour.
- 4
  Place an absorbent cloth or towel over the stain and press down to remove the moisture. Continue this until the majority of the moisture is soaked up. Allow time for the carpet to dry thoroughly.
- 5
  Once the carpet is completely dry, vacuum it thoroughly.
Old Spray Removal
- 6
  Use a black light in the area where the odor is strongest. Spots that have cat spray will turn green under the light.
- 7
  Wet the carpet where the stain is thoroughly. This will cause the smell to be stronger at first, but will help to remove it.
- 8
  Blot the carpet with an absorbent cloth until all of the water has been removed. The carpet will be slightly damp but not wet.
- 9
  Apply an enzyme neutralizer to the area. These are found in some mass retailers and pet stores. Allow the neutralizer to sit on the stain for five minutes to give it time to work.
- 10
  Use a clean cloth or towel to blot up excess neutralizer. Blot several times to remove all of it. Repeat the process until the black light no longer shows a urine stain.