Cat Pee on the Duvet! Ah! How do you clean that up?

Question

My sister moved in with a room-mate last night, and her room-mate's cat peed on the duvet. It is a feather duvet (in case you were curious). They aren't really sure what to do, I'm allergic to cats so I've never experienced something like this to worry about.
Is this one of those scenarios when you have to go to a professional?

Alissa Piekarski · Answer

Nature's miracle has enzymes in it that break down the bacteria in cat urine so that may work....I've used it on carpets too but with a feather duvet they may just have to soak it in the stuff and then rinse it off and dry it, hope this helps!

The Garden Frog with C Renee · Answer

You probably have to have it dry cleaned. If the cat peed on it, there is a reason. Normal cat behavior is using the litter box or the outside not furniture, clothes, or beds. Your sister needs to make sure the door is closed to her room so this does not happen again. 
Reasons for cats to not use the litter box: 1) urinary tract infection/illness or 2) spraying to mark its territory if it not neutered or spayed (sometimes this does not help). Is your sister sure her roommate's cat does use the litterbox? I have known people to have and keep their cats despite using the carpet, bedding, or furniture as their litterbox because they find it to be 'normal'.

Kitty Sweet · Answer

I have down comforters too, and know that dry cleaning is full of harmful carcinogenic chemical agents that I wouldn't want to sleep with. If the area is still wet or damp, rinse it under the faucet with cool water. Press dry between 2 towels, then spray with the non toxic, fully bio-degradable solution on the link. It digests organic wastes at the source. It is also a great product to have on hand for cat boxes and waste basket cleaning and deodorizing. http://naturewithscience.com/Go_Green_Clean_Safe_Non-Toxic_Floor_Wash_Bio-Deodorizer.html Then let it air dry, or fluff just briefly in the dryer.

Cynthia H · Answer

We had a cat pee on the corner of our plush carpet. I tried all the enzyme cleaners without relief. Then I read to try vinegar, which I did. It worked! I had to really saturate the area, then let it air dry, with the carpet pulled back. I think that might work for your duvet. Good luck and I hope you find something that works as that smell is the worst.

Jay B · Answer

Vinegar might work, but from expeerience , once it smells like cat pee, it will resurrect itself when it is hyumid, damp etc.. Throw it out and give pussycat away .

Sherry LaSota · Answer

Throw it away!! You'll never get the scent out of the feathers that have, undoubtedly, been moved around since the incident. It will become a dog/cat 'go-to' for future furry visitors. Throw it away!!

Bluee8491 · Answer

ammonia....spray the area and let it dry,,once dry the smell is gone

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