norks   10 #1 Posted January 13, 2011 Does anyone know how i can get rid of cat urine from a leather sofa?  I think my cat may have sprayed there and the smell is disgusting  I have tried allsorts but nothing seems to be getting rid of the odour.  I don't want to throw out the sofa has it cost me over a thousand pounds just over a year ago but i seriously can't live with the smell either, its making me feel "unclean" although i know i have scrubbed and scrubbed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
xdbx   10 #2 Posted January 13, 2011 you need to neutralise the smell, pets at home sell something but its slipped my mind at the moment, remember to check the label to see if its ok for leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
norks   10 #3 Posted January 13, 2011 you need to neutralise the smell, pets at home sell something but its slipped my mind at the moment, remember to check the label to see if its ok for leather.    Thanks for that, will have a look online Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hanksy   10 #4 Posted January 13, 2011 I've done the same, we got a new Tom cat from the pound and I'm sure he has wee,d on sofa.  From googling I've found White vinegar is suppose to be the best, which I shall be trying tomorrow!  I've also read you can steam clean leather too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
terminator   10 #5 Posted January 13, 2011 you need to neutralise the smell, pets at home sell something but its slipped my mind at the moment, remember to check the label to see if its ok for leather.not this it is Nature's Miracle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
xdbx   10 #6 Posted January 13, 2011 this is what i got http://www.petsathome.com/shop/wash-and-get-off-cleaning-trigger-spray-500ml-by-vapet-15464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
norks   10 #7 Posted January 13, 2011 I've done the same, we got a new Tom cat from the pound and I'm sure he has wee,d on sofa.  From googling I've found White vinegar is suppose to be the best, which I shall be trying tomorrow!  I've also read you can steam clean leather too!     Steam clean is probably a better course of action for me  It really stinks though and i have tried dettol, power cream , all sorts but nothing is touching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
norks   10 #8 Posted January 13, 2011 this is what i got http://www.petsathome.com/shop/wash-and-get-off-cleaning-trigger-spray-500ml-by-vapet-15464     Not sure if it works on leather so will nip in and ask them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
medusa   16 #9 Posted January 13, 2011 What you need to do is to wash the area thoroughly with a diluted solution of biological washing liquid (the liquid leaves less residue than powder does) and then rinse thoroughly, including soaking through into the padding underneath if you can. Blot carefully and allow to dry. Biological washing powder starts to digest the smell molecules.  Then you need to get hold of a steam cleaner (beg or borrow etc) and test for colour fastness of steam on an inconspicuous area, then steam the whole area to the best of your ability. The steam breaks down some more of the smell molecules.  Finish off with a thorough soaking with a specialist pet odour killer, diluted to penetrate the leather, then blotted and allowed to dry. Safe4 make a fab one- it's not cheap, but it does work and when you buy the concentrate you have to remember that it's diluted 1 to 100 to use.  Once all of this has been done it's likely that you will need to rehydrate the surface of your leather with some decent leather balm and a soft cloth, but unfortunately there's very little point in doing some girly surface cleaning if the urine has soaked into the leather and padding underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
medusa   16 #10 Posted January 13, 2011 BTW- the aim of this is to clean well enough that the cat doesn't come back to mark the same spot again. Just smelling better for a human doesn't do the job unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
norks   10 #11 Posted January 13, 2011 What you need to do is to wash the area thoroughly with a diluted solution of biological washing liquid (the liquid leaves less residue than powder does) and then rinse thoroughly, including soaking through into the padding underneath if you can. Blot carefully and allow to dry. Biological washing powder starts to digest the smell molecules. Then you need to get hold of a steam cleaner (beg or borrow etc) and test for colour fastness of steam on an inconspicuous area, then steam the whole area to the best of your ability. The steam breaks down some more of the smell molecules.  Finish off with a thorough soaking with a specialist pet odour killer, diluted to penetrate the leather, then blotted and allowed to dry. Safe4 make a fab one- it's not cheap, but it does work and when you buy the concentrate you have to remember that it's diluted 1 to 100 to use.  Once all of this has been done it's likely that you will need to rehydrate the surface of your leather with some decent leather balm and a soft cloth, but unfortunately there's very little point in doing some girly surface cleaning if the urine has soaked into the leather and padding underneath.     Looks like i have a looooonnnnnng job in front of me then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spooky3 Â Â 10 #12 Posted January 13, 2011 WARNING: Don't, for any reason, try to dry a stain in carpeting or upholstery. Though it is inconvenient to wet the area with a cleanser if you are in a hurry to prepare for guests, it is an important step to getting the odor out for good. Â http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/380145/how_to_remove_the_smell_of_urine_from.html http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-7780.html http://www.ehow.com/how_2067796_cover-smell-cat-urine.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...