Cats are usually quite fussy about using their litter boxes and keeping them tidy, but every once in a while, they have an accident or decide to spray somewhere inside your house. Anyone who has ever come across a cat urine stain realizes how unsightly and smelly they can be. Cleaning up a urine stain can be quite a hassle, of course, unless you know what you’re doing. This article will give you some tips on how to effectively deal with urine stains in a timely and competent manner.

The first thing to do when cleaning up a cat urine stain is to get to the stain as quickly as possible. Cat urine is capable of quickly seeping into your carpet, clothing, or furniture and causing potentially permanent stains. So the sooner you get to the spot, the better.

Upon discovering the urine stain, you should strive to blot up (absorb) as much urine as possible. Use a paper towel or some other absorbent cloth for this task. Then, moisten the area with water and apply a generous layer of baking soda. Proceed to brush or vacuum the area to remove the baking soda. This should absorb an additional amount of the cat’s urine. After using baking soda, soak the area with a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar. This is usually a fairly effective method for cleaning urine stains. Then, further soak the area with water to remove the vinegar and any lingering urine odor.

If the above method fails to completely remove the stain and odor, there are several effective products you can buy that should do a good job of cleaning up cat urine stains. Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Remover is a good example of an effective product that uses non-toxic enzymes to thoroughly clean and deodorize an affected area. Whichever product you choose, just make sure it’s non-toxic and safe to use around your pets.

If you follow the advice given here, you should be well on your way to ridding your home of unattractive and smelly cat urine stains once and for all.