For those of us who own a cat knows that odors and in particular cat odor removal can be a real problem. Litter boxes, small pet cages, urine and other “accidents”, can give your home a distasteful smell. Thorough cleaning is important, and there are strategies and products that can help with even the most stubborn cat odors.

Some problem odors may be more immovable. There are a wide range of products on the market claiming to cut your cat odor removal time by more then half, some of them contain enzymes that will break down the source of the odor. Used correctly, and in some worst cases with more than one application, these can work. Other solutions include scrubbing the carpet or other effected areas with diluted liquid laundry detergent, or with various all-purpose cleaners. Test an not easily seen area of the carpet before applying, because the product may cause discoloration.

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The cat population in America is more than 75 million, and anyone who owns a cat knows that stains and smells from cat urine odor can be a problem. Cat urine that seeps through carpet, into padding and down to the floor beneath can give your home an unpleasant aroma and bad look. In almost all cases, cat urine is the worst perpetrator for cat stains and cat odors.

When cats urinate as a means of elimination, they normally do it on a horizontal or flat surface like the ground or in a litter box. When cats spray in order to mark their territory, they turn their backsides to the object, twitch their tails and spray urine on the vertical surface.

The cat’s urine is an amber-colored liquid waste fluid excreted by the kidneys and is composed of waste products of protein metabolism. The color of cat urine and its staining potential will often depend on dietary habits, age and sex of the cat, whether the cat is on medication, and the health of the cat. It can saturate absorbent materials such as padding, upholstery and mattresses.

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