How to Get Rid of Cat Odors Outside

Once a cat finds an area to urinate outside, it will often continue to urinate in this location. This will produce a strong urine odor that can become unbearable. In order to remove the cat urine odor, you will need to not only clean the area, but also prevent the cat from returning. Cat urine can harm plants and stain possessions that you leave outdoors.

Things You'll Need

  • Garden hose
  • White vinegar
  • Fertilizer sprayer
  • Natural enzyme
  • Pine cones
  • Stones
  • Coffee grounds
  • Citrus peels
  • Cayenne pepper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Flush the cat urine with water. Use your garden hose to spray the area where the cat has urinated to flush it out and remove the smell.

    • 2

      Spray the area with white vinegar. Combine three parts of warm water with one part vinegar. Pour the solution into a fertilizer sprayer and soak the area. This will remove the smell from outdoor objects like patio furniture, the side of your house, or a wood fence. Rinse the area with cold water.

    • 3

      Apply an enzyme product to the outside area. If you are concerned about harming your plants, purchase a natural enzyme product from a local pet store. Use a natural enzyme to spray the cat urine area to remove the smell.

    • 4

      Prevent the cat from coming back. Add pine cones and stones to the ground to make the area where the cat frequently urinates uncomfortable for it. Add a scent to the area that the cat will not enjoy. Cats will avoid coffee grounds, citrus smells and cayenne pepper. Add these scents to the area where the cat frequently urinates to prevent the cat from urinating outdoors.