Posted on September 7, 2018 at 9:46 am today | 3313 views
Did your cat pee outside of his litter?Discover these ecological solutions to remove the (very) unpleasant odor of your urine on the carpet, carpet or clothes.
Cats, we love them.But these little hair balls can sometimes make mistakes.The most feared: when they decide to relieve themselves outside of their litter, on the carpet, the duvet of the bed or downright on clothes folded on a chair, for example.And the owners know this well, it is difficult to make the smell of pee disappear.What to do then?No question of using bad chemicals for the environment and health.Also forget bleach.Cats love it and will come to urinate in the same place again.To eliminate the tenacious smell of kitty pee, bet rather on natural products.Lemon, white vinegar ... you surely already have them at home.
The lemon
In addition to delight our taste buds and do good to our body, lemon can also be used as a household product.It allows you to clean glass surfaces, to whiten the joints, to describe, etc..But this citrus is also a formidable deodorant.Against the smell of cat pee, it is formidable.Rub the place concerned with a lemon slice and rinse with lukewarm water.If the smell persists, repeat the action until it disappears completely.Note that lemon is also ideal for disinfecting the area concerned.Cut a lemon in half, rub, let stand for a few minutes and rinse.You can also add coarse salt to disinfect as much.
Lemon is to be used on hard and not "sensitive" surfaces, such as tiling.
White vinegar
This is the darling of our grandmothers: white vinegar, also called alcohol vinegar or crystal vinegar.From the kitchen to the bathroom, this colorless liquid can almost clean everything.It is also ideal against cat urine.To do this, dilute in water (preferably sparkling) white vinegar.Put the solution on the concerned surface and let act.Please note, never put white vinegar on marble because the product may dissolve limestone rock.
The combination of vinegar and bicarbonate is very effective in disinfecting.For example, in a sprayer, put ¾ liter of water, a large glass of white vinegar and two tablespoons of bicarbonate.Then clean the place where Felix relieved himself.If the smell of vinegar tickles your nostrils, pour a few drops of mint or lavender essential oil in the solution.
Minou pee on your laundry?Dilute a third of vinegar in two thirds of water, then wash your clothes by hand.You can also replace your laundry with white vinegar.
Baking soda
Soda bicarbonate effectively eliminates the smell of cat pee.If the latter has urinated on your fabric sofa, your mattress, your carpet or your carpet: pour sparkling water on the soiled area and absorb with absorbent paper.Then sprinkle baking soda and let stand for ten minutes.For an optimal result, do not hesitate to use the solution based on white vinegar described above.
Tip: To neutralize the smells of your cat's litter, put baking soda in the bottom of the tank.
Soda crystals
White vinegar is ideal for cleaning fabrics (clothes, sheets) but you can also bet on soda crystals if the urine is particularly tenacious.In 1 liter of water, pour a tablespoon of crystals, soak your fabrics for at least 30 minutes, rub the spots and then wash everything in your usual cycle.
Essential oils
Essential oils are particularly effective.After thoroughly cleaning the place of the crime, place a few drops of lemon, lavender, mint or tea tree (Tea Tree) essential oil (Tea Tree).In addition to hiding the smell, these have antiseptic and bactericid virtues.However, be vigilant.Make sure the oils do not come into contact with your pet.You can also pour a few drops into lukewarm water.Spray the area, let it act and rinse.
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