garetheves Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Strange request i know but a work collegue of mine has just moved into a new house and there is a patch of carpet at the bottom, and up the stairs of very strong smelling cat pee. Shes tried all sorts to get rid of it (Baking soda, steam cleaning, detergent) but to no avail. Anyone got any ideas for getting rid of the smell?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Depends how long its been there, and how often its been slashed on . If a tom was doing it, you might as well ditch the carpet - not a great solution, but most cleaning methods never get rid of it. Check under the carpet - chances are the slash has permiated into the underlay and possibly the floor as well! If she's got her own cat... ditch the carpet, otherwise her cat will slash there as well :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 is it cat slash??? if its soaked into the wood underneath then it will be there for a while, is she wiling to change the carpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Napalm? New carpet afaik is the best way to get rid. You could try soaking with Fabreeze, but not sure even that can combat the legendary cat pee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Get a dog to piss there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 She needs a strong anti-bacterial solution. It won't stop smelling until you kill the bacteria. Should be able to find a good one at any decent supermarket or failing that a large pet store. She may need to work the solution into the floor boards too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 You need an emzyme / bacteria-based solution - as Jake says most supermarkets and pet shops should be able to help. White vinegar is supposed to be one way of doing it but I've had the best results with the enzyme stuff. Soak the affected area and allow it to dry... smell gone. Obviously fresh stuff would need blotting, cleaning as much as possible with warm water and then treating but as this is old just bung some of the solution on and leave it. It might also be worth hiring a carpet cleaner too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Cheers for the replies guys. She has some of the enzyme/bacteria stuff and has tried it but hasnt tried putting on the boards themselves. Ive told her to give this a try next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 You need to use a lot of it, just pour it on and let it soak through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey76364 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 New carpet, our old cat did this and the smell just wouldn't go... it soaks in very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Move!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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