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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / April 2004Cat Urinating Around Apartment
Hi all: I know this subject has been covered in many threads. Therefore, I wont discuss here why this one year old is doing this or how to change her habit. What I do need to ask about involves cleanup. I live in a small one bedroom apartment and it is starting to smell of cat urine -- not nice for me or my security deposit when I move out in August. This cat, one of two sisters, has peed in unknown locations, mostly in corners, against walls and behind furniture -- all on carpet. Since I don't know the exact location of her spots, what's the best way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to aggravate the problem... Replace the carpet. Really. > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to > aggravate the problem... circa Wed, 21 Apr 2004 19:40:37 -0500, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Lotte (nomail@ourhouse) said, > Replace the carpet. Really. The owner of the apartment is likely to do that after he moves, anyway. It's fairly common practice. Laura  SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. > Replace the carpet. Really. I think it depends on how long you have rented. I rented an apt for nearly 5 years before I bought my house, and was completely sure I wouldn't get my deposit back (it was supposed to be a non-refundable pet deposit!). When I moved out, I went back and spent a day trying to clean the carpets, but the spot outside my old bedroom door was hosed due to keeping the door shut when I went through an allergy bout - it was clawed beyond repair. Weeks after I moved out, I received a check in the mail along with a nice note from the management wishing me luck in my new home. I think most apt. management companies realize that within certain years there is going to be wear and tear regardless of where it came from. I know they had to replace all of the carpet in that apt. >> Hi all: >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> of two sisters, has peed in unknown locations, mostly in corners, >> against walls and behind furniture -- all on carpet. SignatureCheryl >Replace the carpet. Really. I wouldn't do that. First I'd rent a Rug Doctor and use Nature's Miracle in it. Get a stinkfinder light so you can find the exact location of the urine and double-dose that spot. Don't use detergent until you've used the Nature's Miracle and gotten rid of the odor first. Then go back over it with the rug shampoo. Be sure to follow the directios on the NM-keeping it moist for 8 hours is how the stuff works. (I've mentioned Nature's Miracle by name simply because it's the one I use. But any enzyme cleaner will do the job. If you want to spend the money, you can hire a professional carpet cleaner--they have products for pet urine. It cost me $129.00. Just depends on how much you want to spend. But I think you can get the odor out. Good luck. Sherry circa 21 Apr 2004 16:44:02 -0700, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Shrubman (evan411@charter.net) said, > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to > aggravate the problem... I assume she's been thoroughly checked by a vet to rule out health problems? That aside, I bought a steam cleaner when Alex had cancer and was barfing all over the place and when Jacob's kidney problems caused infections a couple of times and he peed outside the litterbox. Best investment I could have made at the time. I used to clean the carpets with carpet cleaning solution, with vinegar, and with enzymatic cleaners. That's the nice thing about owning the steam cleaner- you can juice it up with whatever you like until you find something that works. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to > aggravate the problem... I have 7 pets - dogs, cats and reptiles so I am the Stink Killing Master. I recommend ODOKLEEN cleaner to remove any vomit, urine or feces (it requires lots of rinsing, though - a wet vac works wonders for this), and then treating the area with ODOKILL or NODOR to remove the odor. I have yet to find an odor which is not removed using NODOR. ODOKLEEN and ODOKILL are available through pet supply stores. NODOR is made by Nu-Scents in Knoxville, TN, USA. They are a very small company and do not ship outside of NA. Their product can be ordered in the US by credit card by calling 1*(800)*262*9366. They ship via UPS. They are very nice people. NODOR will kill male cat spray smell. You may have to remove the carpet and replace it as well as the pad, if the damage is bad enough, though. It is worth trying what I recommended, first. I do not recommend the enzyme-based cleaners, like Nature's Miracle. They just don't work as well as those I mentioned above. HTH, -L. >I recommend ODOKLEEN cleaner to remove any vomit, urine or feces (it >requires lots of rinsing, though - a wet vac works wonders for this), [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >credit card by calling 1*(800)*262*9366. They ship via UPS. They are >very nice people. NODOR will kill male cat spray smell. Lyn-OK, I'm convinced I need to try this. I've had good luck with Nature's Miracle, but I'm always open to try something new. So, when I call, do I ask for ODOKILL or NODOR? What's the difference in the two products? Do they have a scent of their own? If they don't work by enzyme action, how do they work? Can you dilute and use with a carpet cleaner? Thanks Sherry > >I recommend ODOKLEEN cleaner to remove any vomit, urine or feces (it > >requires lots of rinsing, though - a wet vac works wonders for this), [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Miracle, but I'm always open to try something new. So, when I call, do I ask > for ODOKILL or NODOR? The phone number supplied is for NODOR only. It is a concentrate and only available in quart or gallon containers - buy the smallest - it will last forever. Runs about $35. >What's the difference in the two products? NODOR is stronger than ODOKILL. ODOKILL can be purchased at some pet supply stores - like PetSmart, I think. I think NODOR is more effective. It is designed for use in commercial industries - horse farms, etc. >Do they have a > scent of their own? Yes. Not unpleasant, but a tad strong - dissipates in a couple of days. But they are not just perfumes - they KILL the odors. >If they don't work by enzyme action, how do they work? Dunno. If I knew, I'd make the stuff myself and be rich! ;) >Can > you dilute and use with a carpet cleaner? Yes. Be sure to check for color-fastness. If you need to clean first, I suggest ODOKLEEN cleaner. It is pretty sudsy though - dunno if you can use it in a carpet machine or not. I used to clean cat cages at the vet with a dilute bleach solution tinged with a dash of diluted NODOR. Worked like a charm. Even kills cat spray. >Thanks Yer welcome! Let me know if you buy some and how you like it. What I do is buy the gallon and split it with friends. -L. > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to > aggravate the problem... The best advice I could give you in a case like this evan, would be to get rid of the animal. Any animal who can't follow the rulez has got to go. All you do by keeping her is to make everyone else in your home unhappy. Not to mention, it's nasty. It's cat urine, for Christ's sake. Yes. Get rid of her. That's the best and most conscientious thing you could do for all concerned. IBen G. > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > way to clean the place. Does a "rug doctor" work well? I don't want to > aggravate the problem... I have to pipe up on this one. First, get a black light (like the stink finder another poster suggested). This will locate the spots. Next, off to home depot for Capture Rug Cleaner (this is a powder). Moisten the areas with water, scrub in the capture and COVER with something like an upside down laundry basket so the cat will not re-pee. After very dry, vac with a hose attachment or a shop vac. Repeat if the odor is still there. Then, douse with febreeze, all over. HTH Beth |
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