URGENT HELP! CAT PEE

[Graphicism]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif The cat is otherwise healthy, too. She likes the vets and their kids, so she gets petted by pros daily.

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[AudioDwebe]

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Originally Posted by mrwinick /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had a similar problem and nothing worked. Get rid of the cat (it'll try to keep pissing in the same spots) and then tear everything out. Sorry.

The cat goes with my daughter on 1 October. She's heading back to Omaha. Says she misses it there. Can't figure why. I'll miss her tons. Her cat and dog, no.

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ugh, what a mess. Really sorry to hear about that. But look on the bright side: at least it didn't pee all over your equipment!

Close, though. She peed several times right under my equipment rack. Had I still had my monoblocks there, she might've got them. Really thankful she did't pee on my DAL SC-IV's. I said that, but I haven't sniffed around those speakers yet. Damn!

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Originally Posted by pdupiano /img/forum/go_quote.gif My first thoughts too.. I read music room and though... ahh crap.. then I saw carpet and said Whew... Did you try febreeze? I swore by that stuff when I was dorming to take care of everything.

The odor laughs at Fabreze's face and kicks its ass.

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Originally Posted by Graphicism /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't that only un-neutered male cats that spray their territory? ~ Furthermore it could still be peeing, some cats are picky with litter, especially if they are sharing the bin with another cat or have a urinary tract infection. OP, have you tried hydrogen peroxide?

Have not tryed peroxide, but am a bit concerned it might discolor the carpet. But then on the other hand, I'm considering cutting out chunks of carpet and covering with a throw rug or something. After all, I will be living alone when my daughters moves out.

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Originally Posted by Kirosia /img/forum/go_quote.gif Burn house down, collect insurance money, buy new house?

That, right there, Mr. Kirosia, has been the best idea anyone's offered me about this situation in about, oh, seven days. Now, if I could only find my Zippo...

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Originally Posted by dallan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can probably find a few good recipes and it won't happen again.

I was SOOOOO mad I could've eaten that damn thing (sorry to all the pet lovers). Until the cat started this madness, I really, sort of liked her. Now, I really don't like her much at all.

I foresee laminate flooring in my future. Sighhhhh.

 

[MrOutside]

Get one of those deoderising air sanitisers and spray it on the problem spot.
The issue is bacteria creating the stench, and when you a. mask the smell and b. get rid of the bacteria the stench should go away.
You're going to have to rip up the carpet, btw. Too porous.
Alternatively, you could mask the urine with your own.

 

[mrwinick]

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Originally Posted by MrOutside /img/forum/go_quote.gif Alternatively, you could mask the urine with your own.

I needed a laugh. Thank you.

 

[Graphicism]

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Originally Posted by AudioDwebe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have not tryed peroxide, but am a bit concerned it might discolor the carpet. But then on the other hand, I'm considering cutting out chunks of carpet and covering with a throw rug or something. After all, I will be living alone when my daughters moves out.

It doesn't discolor our carpet but at 94 cents a bottle I would suggest buying a bottle and trying a spot, it's the only thing that works for us and we've tried all sorts of products sold at pet centers. We will literally douse the affected area, scrub it with a hard brush, wait till it's almost dry and vacuum over it.

 

[dbfreak]

While I have no cats, I find this is the best solution for eliminating odors. It does not mask odors but eliminates them, killing all bacteria in it's path. I would use full strength in your case. Available at Walmart in smaller size and Lowe's in the large size (as seen here):

 

[pdupiano]

Try Billy Mays' What Odor

 

[Snake]

Aren't you lucky I was passing by?

Here's (what should be) a solution for your problem.

As a few noted, the problem that creates smells is bacteria. You have to get rid of the bacteria.



How to clean a carpet of bacteria:

- best way is to rent out a hot water "steam" carpet cleaner, like Rug Doctor. You should be able to do this at any good supermarket. Rent the machine for 1 day; it is recommended that you also use the opportunity to shampoo the carpet using Rug Doctor's standard shampoo mixture. Don't bother with their deodorizer; we are going to handle that issue.

If you want to shampoo as well as deodorize (recommended) do the shampooing as per instructions. I used the HOTTEST WATER I could get out of my tap and the "1 cup" extra-soiled shampoo ratio as per the bottle's instructions. Allow carpet to (pretty much) dry (it does not have to be completely dry, just most of the moisture gone) - using a dehumidifier, air conditioner, fans etc. to help is a bonus.

If shampooing figure on a full day to process carpet (shampoo, dry, deodorize, rinse, dry), if no shampoo then this will only take a few hours.

- create deodorizing mixture with 2 gallons plain HOT water with 1/3 cup STANDARD bleach. What I mean by "standard" is not the new "HE" / high efficiency / thick liquid bleaches, as those reduce water content so their ratios will be off. DO NOT CHANGE THE RATIO, and don't worry about making 2 gallons at a time, you will need that amount at least anyway.

- test mixture on a small hidden spot area of the carpet. I had absolutely no problem with this mixture at all but I say "test" as a disclaimer in case you are nervous or have especially sensitive carpet material.

- rinse out steamer's water container and add deodorizer. Use mixture to clean carpet as per standard operating procedure of steamer. If additional mixture is needed I recommend you create more mixture in 2 gallon quantities ONLY to keep ratio.

- let carpet for NO LONGER than 10 minutes, 5 minutes actually recommended but even shorter if test shows problem.

- rinse our steamer's water container and add fresh HOT water, no additives. Use clean water to clean carpet as per standard operating procedure to steamer. Then "revacuum" the area - use the steamer WITHOUT water, just suction only - to remove all excess liquids from the carpet.

- dry carpet AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE using fans, open windows, dehumidifiers, air conditioners or room heat as necessary. The faster you dry out the carpet, the less chance for mildew bacteria to grow (although this treatment should prevent that occurrence)



The 2 gallon to 1/3 cup bleach mixture is JUST enough oxidizer to kill off bacteria but NOT enough to damage the carpet in any way (at least in people's experience who have used it). I recommend you DON'T change the mixture ratio, don't leave it on the carpet more than a few minutes and rinse carpet with fresh water to remove oxidizer. If this doesn't work to remove the odor of a carpet...really nothing will.

 

[AudioDwebe]

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Originally Posted by MrOutside /img/forum/go_quote.gif Alternatively, you could mask the urine with your own.

I'll try this first.

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Originally Posted by Graphicism /img/forum/go_quote.gif It doesn't discolor our carpet but at 94 cents a bottle I would suggest buying a bottle and trying a spot, it's the only thing that works for us and we've tried all sorts of products sold at pet centers. We will literally douse the affected area, scrub it with a hard brush, wait till it's almost dry and vacuum over it.

I'll try this second.

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Originally Posted by Snake /img/forum/go_quote.gif Aren't you lucky I was passing by? Here's (what should be) a solution for your problem. As a few noted, the problem that creates smells is bacteria. You have to get rid of the bacteria. How to clean a carpet of bacteria: - best way is to rent out a hot water "steam" carpet cleaner, like Rug Doctor. You should be able to do this at any good supermarket. Rent the machine for 1 day; it is recommended that you also use the opportunity to shampoo the carpet using Rug Doctor's standard shampoo mixture. Don't bother with their deodorizer; we are going to handle that issue. If you want to shampoo as well as deodorize (recommended) do the shampooing as per instructions. I used the HOTTEST WATER I could get out of my tap and the "1 cup" extra-soiled shampoo ratio as per the bottle's instructions. Allow carpet to (pretty much) dry (it does not have to be completely dry, just most of the moisture gone) - using a dehumidifier, air conditioner, fans etc. to help is a bonus. If shampooing figure on a full day to process carpet (shampoo, dry, deodorize, rinse, dry), if no shampoo then this will only take a few hours. - create deodorizing mixture with 2 gallons plain HOT water with 1/3 cup STANDARD bleach. What I mean by "standard" is not the new "HE" / high efficiency / thick liquid bleaches, as those reduce water content so their ratios will be off. DO NOT CHANGE THE RATIO, and don't worry about making 2 gallons at a time, you will need that amount at least anyway. - test mixture on a small hidden spot area of the carpet. I had absolutely no problem with this mixture at all but I say "test" as a disclaimer in case you are nervous or have especially sensitive carpet material. - rinse out steamer's water container and add deodorizer. Use mixture to clean carpet as per standard operating procedure of steamer. If additional mixture is needed I recommend you create more mixture in 2 gallon quantities ONLY to keep ratio. - let carpet for NO LONGER than 10 minutes, 5 minutes actually recommended but even shorter if test shows problem. - rinse our steamer's water container and add fresh HOT water, no additives. Use clean water to clean carpet as per standard operating procedure to steamer. Then "revacuum" the area - use the steamer WITHOUT water, just suction only - to remove all excess liquids from the carpet. - dry carpet AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE using fans, open windows, dehumidifiers, air conditioners or room heat as necessary. The faster you dry out the carpet, the less chance for mildew bacteria to grow (although this treatment should prevent that occurrence) The 2 gallon to 1/3 cup bleach mixture is JUST enough oxidizer to kill off bacteria but NOT enough to damage the carpet in any way (at least in people's experience who have used it). I recommend you DON'T change the mixture ratio, don't leave it on the carpet more than a few minutes and rinse carpet with fresh water to remove oxidizer. If this doesn't work to remove the odor of a carpet...really nothing will.

And I'll try this last. I've already shampooed the hell out of the carpet, so it's nice 'n clean (except for, ya know, the 12-15 friggin pee spots).

I went to Home Depot last night to get some Kilz primer (the odor cover-upper kind) and will have my daughter paint the floorboard (cheap plywood) and the lower portion of the walls. And when I get home this evening, I'll repaint the area.

I may have her try the peroxide AND bleach treatment, also. Or, I might just have her try and clean it with peroxide only and I'll do the bleach treatment this evening.

I'm hopeful these suggestions will work, but am not really optimistic about it. I just talked to another coworker whose son used to lay carpet for a living and the son told him (coworker) that there's really nothing that can remove the odor, except carpet replacement. I guess the guy's unemployed now (hit by the recession) and is going to have to somehow replace his carpet due to cat issues, himself. And my coworker says, "I guess if he's gonna replace the carpet, and he's got no money, then there's probably not a way to get the smell out."

I hope he's wrong...but in the back of my mind, I think he's right on.

I also priced carpet replacement while at HD and it looks like I will be able to get the floor recarpeted for less than a grand (okay carpet) or even around the 600 mark (cheap carpet). If I opt for the laminate route, I think it'll cost about the same, except me and a coworker (he used to build homes and has all the necessary tools) will have to put the laminate in.

It absolutely blows my mind just how much damage that liitle (evil) kitty caused in a matter of a few days.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[acidbasement]

Here's another vote for hydrogen peroxide. Our cat used to do that all the time (she lives outside now, and there she will remain), and we found that soaking the problem areas in vinegar first, letting them dry, and then soaking with HP and letting dry, seemed to work, though repetition was often necessary. I read some kind of chemical explanation online, but can't recall it now.

 

[orkney]

I have a neutred cat who still sprays, particularly when stressed. We've tried all sorts of things to fix the problem, including pheromone sprays, but nothing seems to have worked. One solution to the problem of sprayed-on carpet/objects is to use one of the Nature's Miracle or other sprays available at a pet store. Woolite makes a good one too. It's a terrible thing to happen to a good cat (or home). We're thinking of giving ours up for adaption if things don't improve, which is sad indeed.

good luck,

o

 

[intoflatlines]

I've used stuff called Nature's Miracle to get rid of biological odors (poo, pee, etc.) and it works really really well. I have no idea if it would work for cat spray though.

 

[iriverdude]

Rat pee is even worse, one peed in a tent washed it in washing machine and still stank as if it was just sprayed on.

 

[Bullseye]

There is another way....






...to use the cat: