Pets give their owners a lot of joy and positive moments. But along with the positive, chores also come. For example, for owners of cute and fluffy cats, in addition to the questions “how and how to feed, wash, etc.,” one has to think about
how to get rid of the smell of urine on the couch. This smell is perhaps the most unpleasant of all that accompany the stay of the animal in your house. And if it is not difficult to remove the puddle on the floor, then a wet carpet or sofa can create real problems.
Of course, the sooner you find a puddle and the smell of urine on the couch, the easier you will get rid of them. Immediately remove all moisture immediately. It is best to use a rag that can absorb water well, or a paper towel. But if nevertheless you did not manage to deal with the problem right away, do not be discouraged. There are several effective ways to get rid of the smell of urine on the couch. Use them and you won’t have to throw away your favorite piece of furniture.
How to get rid of the smell of urine on the couch: folk remedies
1. A white-pink solution of potassium permanganate is an excellent assistant in the fight against the disgusting smell of urine. Potassium permanganate is a very strong oxidizing agent and, moreover, has a deodorizing effect. Put the solution in the place damaged by the cat, and wait until the sofa dries. If the odor does not disappear on the first try, repeat the procedure. Potassium permanganate is also good because it is intolerable to many animals. So, it will beat off the desire of your cat to spoil at this place.
2. Lemon juice. Also an excellent oxidizing agent and an excellent helper in this situation. To remove the unpleasant odor, you need the juice of half a lemon. Just wipe it with the “problem” place and wait until the smell disappears from the surface of the sofa.
3. An aqueous solution of vinegar, iodine solution or hydrogen peroxide. These remedies will also help you cope with a foul odor.
4. Another effective way to get rid of the smell of urine: it is necessary to add vinegar (4: 1) to the water and wash the area of the sofa that the cat ruined with the resulting solution. Then remove excess fluid with a rag or paper towel. Sprinkle with soda. Then dilute the dishwashing liquid with hydrogen peroxide. Rub the resulting solution into the sofa. Remove residues with a damp cloth.
5. Vodka, alcohol, tea leaves, fabric softener and laundry soap are good in combating odors. The composition of this soap includes glycerin, which is able to break down crystals of urine salt.
How to get rid of the smell of urine on the couch: professional tools
1. Today, the market is full of various professional products that fight odors. Some of them are effective, others are not very effective. Zoosan and Bio-G preparations are very popular among animal lovers. They destroy
uric acid crystals and neutralize odor.
2. There are also products that are specifically designed to remove odors from carpets and upholstered furniture. For example, the preparation “Pet Stain & Odor”, the preparation “Zoovorsin”, the detergent “Cleansan” and others. In addition to special neutralizers, you can use deodorants and fresheners ("Bio-Vax").
3. Dry cleaning. If no means can save the sofa from the smell of urine, you will have to turn to specialists. Chemical treatment of the sofa will return it to an aesthetic appearance and destroy the unpleasant odor.