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    What else can I do to remove cat urine smells from our home?
    Nat Ismaeil
    Nat Ismaeil
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    Nat Ismail is a Cleaning Expert based in Howel Township, New Jersey. He is the President of Pure Surface Care, a residential and commercial cleaning company. Pure Surface Care provides a wide range of professional cleaning services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, area rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, laminate and vinyl cleaning, and pet odor treatment. The company’s services cater to both residential and commercial clients, and they are dedicated to delivering top-quality service for all of their clients.
    Nat Ismaeil
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    You can also consider using an ozone generator. Some companies offer rentals or services that offer the use of an ozone machine. Ozone treatment targets and clears the odor-carrying molecules from your home, effectively eliminating the cat urine smell or any other unwanted smells.
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    What breaks down the enzymes in cat urine?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    There are heaps of commercial products available, but one of the best options remains a solution of biological washing powder, followed by a solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). Test any soft furnishings for color-fastness first.
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    How do you remove cat urine odor from furniture?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Test the furniture to make sure it is color fast. Blot up any fresh urine with disposable paper towel. Soak the area with a solution of biological washing powder then rinse well. Then soak the area with a solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). Rinse well. You may need to repeat this every day for 2 weeks to totally remove the odor.
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    My cat keeps urinating on my lounge carpet even though I've cleaned it. How do I stop her doing this?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Cleaning, cleaning, and yet more cleaning is essential. Experts suggest using the deodorizing schedule in this article, daily, for two to three weeks after the cat used it as a toilet. Also, put the cat's food in the same location as she's less likely to soil where she eats. Alternatively, put a litter box on the same spot.
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    Can you see cat urine with a black light?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Yes, when you shine a black light on fresh urine, the area will glow with a yellow-green fluorescent light. However, you need to do this in darkness in order to see the fluorescence.
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    How do I get cat urine smell out of cushions that don't have removable covers?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Chances are the urine has soaked into the cushion pad, so spot-cleaning the covers is unlikely to be helpful. This may be a case of having to throw the cushions away. As a last resort see if you can unpick the cover from the inner, wash the cover, and sew the cover back onto a new cushion pad bought from a craft store.
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    What cleans cat urine?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Avoid using household cleaning agents. These contain bleach, which can amplify the urine smell rather than remove it. Instead, use a solution of biological washing powder and then a solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and rinse well.
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