Q&A for How to Remove the Smell of Cat or Dog Urine from Upholstery

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

What is an enzymatic cleaner?

Community Answer

An enzymatic cleaner is a cleaning solution which has enzymes and sometimes, phosphorous, which breaks down the compounds in urine. Some good products are Nature's Miracle and Citrus Magic.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 88 Helpful 130
Question

How do I get rid of a urine smell if I can't reach where it is?

Community Answer

In a upholstered sofa, use a syringe and long needle to deeply penetrate with the enzyme cleaner.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 30 Helpful 53
Question

How do I get rid of cat urine that has dried up?

Community Answer

Mix 2/4 cups of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and 1/4 cup of Clorox and Dawn dish soap. Soak the area with the mixture, and scrub. Then pour water to rinse and re-soak the area. Blot dry with a towel and dry the rest with a blow dryer on low to speed up the process a little.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 106 Helpful 78
Question

How can I stop my dog from urinating on the litter tray?

Maryam.7654

Community Answer

Get bitter apple spray and use it on the outside of your litter tray. Dogs can't stand the smell of it and will walk away.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 11 Helpful 14
Question

How do I clean urine smell with vinegar?

Community Answer

Use baking soda instead, if the smell is on a fabric. You dump baking soda on the urine spot and vacume it up after three minutes.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 39 Helpful 34
Question

My dog urinated on the side of my leather furniture. What should I use to clean and deodorize the leather?

Community Answer

There are lots of cleaners that remove odors. I suggest going to a pet store to find the correct products for your situation.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 37 Helpful 29
Question

What kind of dish detergent should I use?

Community Answer

Use a combination of blue Dawn dish soap and vinegar. Combine in a bottle and give that a try.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 27 Helpful 23
Question

How do I get rid of the smell of cat urine on furniture? The urine is dried up but still smells badly.

Community Answer

Finding the source of the smell is easily done using a black light. he urine will glow a fluorescent yellowish green color. Look on walls too, as high up as eye level. Sometimes cats can spray this far up. Urine has an enzyme which is not easily washed away. I have had great results with white vinegar, soap and water. The vinegar kills or removes the enzyme. (Carpeting may need extra shampooing with the vinegar, due to deep fibers holding onto urine.)

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 36 Helpful 19
Question

Why is my male cat coming from outside to pee on a bed in house?

Community Answer

He's marking you as his territory. You may want to get him neutered if he's not.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4
Question

Will the Clorox not bleach material?

Community Answer

It shouldn't. Clorox works really well on floors and furniture and shouldn't bleach.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 69 Helpful 12
Question

How can I get my unfixed female cat to stop peeing on my couch? She is two and just started doing this.

Community Answer

First, get her to a vet. Often, a cat urinating outside its litter box is a sign of a potentially serious illness. Also, have her spayed. This will also help her long-term health as she won’t develop health problems related to her reproductive tract.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 1
Question

How do I get rid of cat spray in a room I can't find the sprayed area?

Emma Richardson

Community Answer

Turn off the light and use a black light in the room where the spray is. This should show you where it is.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

One of the rooms downstairs smells of cat urine, although we don't have a cat. It must have jumped through an open window. How can we locate where it peed?

Community Answer

Use a black light to locate the urine. Then use an enzyme to remove any stain and urine smell.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

How do I get rid of cat hairs?

Community Answer

On carpet, you can use a vacuum. However, if there is a lot of cat hair on your furniture or upholstery you can use a clean cat hair brush to remove the hairs. Make sure the furniture does not rip when you use it.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

I have several yards of new material that was donated to our non-profit, but it smells like cat urine. What can I do?

Community Answer

Soak it in vinegar and hot water, then wash. It may take a couple of washings.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

How do I clean dog pee off furniture?

Community Answer

Use a combination of laundry liquid soap, vinegar, water and laundry softener. Then, blot it up with diapers.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 0