How do I clean my rug from cat urine/ deodorize the air from the odor?

Bohni Kempton
by Bohni Kempton

I've had issue with cat pee smell in house even though cats not peeing only in their boxes which have tops. They are cleaned 2xs a week. I use a mix of litters Sams Club and Fresh Step. Also one of my rugs may have been peed on. It is an area rug. Any ideas for the rug cleaning?

  6 answers
  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Sep 02, 2019

    Vinegar will usually help remove the smell. Enzyme products used first, will help, also. If possible, I take rugs outside to air dry. A layer of baking soda can help odor, in the litter box. If you mean you scoop twice a week, I've found daily scooping works best for odor control. Litter controls odor longer with daily scooping. Once I started that, we no longer had "accidents ".


  • Gk Gk on Sep 02, 2019

    Use an enzyme cleaner for pet odors and stains. Natures Miracle is one brand. Can be found in the pet section of many big box stores like Menards and WalMart. I think the enzyme cleaner works better than vinegar to remove the odors. You have to follow the directions because the product needs to stay moist for a certain period of time. It is suggested on the bottle that you try this product before using any other product.

  • Diann Hollen Diann Hollen on Sep 03, 2019

    I use Sniper Hospital Disinfectant and Odor Eliminator. It has removed every smell I've used it on and it is non-toxic. https://www.nokout.com/ and it is also available on Amazon.

  • PJnabors PJnabors on Sep 05, 2019

    I've found my cats do not like scented litter so I only use unscented with a little baking soda sprinkled in. Cats are so finicky!

  • Kathleen Kathleen on Sep 05, 2019

    You need to scoop every day. There are products out there that remove pee and pee smell. Check Amazon.

  • Joy Joy on Sep 08, 2019

    Breathe Green charcoal bags, available online, have worked very well to deodorize the air in my home after my daughter, granddaughter and their 4 🐈 moved out. They last indefinitely because rejuvenate once a month in the sun. They are fragrance free, also help remove mold and mildew.