Removing Cat Urine Odor
If your little kitty has ever had an accident on the carpet you probably know the odor left behind is quite awful. Cat urine itself is protein rich which gives it its terrible odor. Removing cat urine smell is easier said than done. Typical cleaners only mask the smell leaving it to come back later.
The reasons your cat may not be using the litter box could be several things but the main cause is often a dirty litter box. Cats are picky about where they use the bathroom at and if its a choice between a dirty litter box and a clean corner in your bedroom its likely you are going to be removing cat urine from your carpet sometime soon or else you will be bombarded with that nasty stench of cat odor…ew!. Cat’s bathroom habits differ just like a human’s so be sure you keep a close eye on the status of the kitty litter.
Another reason your cat may be missing the spot is stress. It may sound incredible but your cat experiences stress in ways not all that different from our own. New environments or new people can be especially troubling for your kitty. If your cat feels threatened they may start urinating or “spraying” to mark their territory. They may be domesticated but there is no denying that natural instinct.
So now that you know a few of the causes of that rotten odor how can you go about removing cat urine smells from you home? The quick answer is grab a carpet cleaner and go to town but you may be surprised to learn many household cleaners will actually encourage your cat to re-mark that same spot again and again. These cleaners contain ammonia which happens to be a main ingredient of cat urine itself. Your better off removing cat urine with natural remedies such as white vinegar. If you insist on using a store bought product just make sure you steer clear of ammonia based products.
Of course removing cat urine is a whole lot easier if you never have to do it at all! Most cat behavior problems can be resolved with proper training. If you’d like to learn more about how to avoid future problems with your cat I’d recommend this great book Cat Secrets Revealed.
