Hey all,

Can anyone give me an idea of a product to clean the carpet that is safe for cats?

It's kinda gross, but Trout likes to pee right in the corner of her covered litter box, and sometimes it leaks through the cover onto the carpet...What is safe to use there to get the stain and odour out?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!:)

I would say either Natures Miracle or Nok-Out. I was JUST ABOUT to post a thread asking which one everyone thinks would be better. I have used Nok-Out and it works magically :) But it is REALLY expensive. With shipping it is $47.00 for a gallon of it! Just wondered if Natures Miracle is better or the same and if anyone has an opinion on it?

Can you get either of these at local pet stores such as Petsmart? Or do you have to order them online?

I don't have *that* problem thank goodness. My problem is cleaning up vomit. :barf: I usually use woolite pet stain remover or resolve pet stain remover and haven't had any problems.

I have that same issue with Sierra. Resolve hasn't worked for us, suppose we should try Woolite. Wonder if that Nok Out would work for vomit stains?

I use Simple Solution Cat Stain and Odour Remover or 1001 Pet Stain Cleaner!

I only recently discovered Simple Solution, but it really works well on new and old stains*!! :clap:

*Pet stains and general household stains!

Excellent! thanks for the ideas everyone!:)

That Simple Solution sounds just like what I need!

Oh dear, I hadn't thought about if Simple Solution was available over there! :(

If you would like, I could always get a bottle for you and post it over! :)

Sar, thanks for the offer..I will check out what we have around here, and I will let you know:)

Okay! :)

I'm happy to send you some if you need it though - you just need to give me a shout! :)

Chem-Dry, sold exclusively at Home Depot, is the best thing I've found for such messes.

I found Simple Solution at Petsmart..but I don't know if I should buy it as it doesn't say anywhere on it that it is safe for pets..Actually it says keep away from children and pets..This is the one specifically designed for cats!:confused:

Can anyone tell me for sure if it is safe?..I need to know because I am certain that Trout would try and lick it off the carpet.

I found Simple Solution at Petsmart..but I don't know if I should buy it as it doesn't say anywhere on it that it is safe for pets..Actually it says keep away from children and pets..This is the one specifically designed for cats!:confused:

Can anyone tell me for sure if it is safe?..I need to know because I am certain that Trout would try and lick it off the carpet.

Oh how strange! :scratch: I can't understand why a product for cats would say keep away from! :confused:

Mine states that it's safe for use around children and pets! It also mentions in the disclaimer bit that "while incidental contact with this product is not harmful to pets and humans, please keep out of reach of children"

I use my Simple Solution to clean litter trays, the kitchen floors and kitchen counters!

Oh how strange! :scratch: I can't understand why a product for cats would say keep away from! :confused:

Mine states that it's safe for use around children and pets! It also mentions in the disclaimer bit that "while incidental contact with this product is not harmful to pets and humans, please keep out of reach of children"

I use my Simple Solution to clean litter trays, the kitchen floors and kitchen counters!

There was another Simple Solution that said this info too, but it wasn't the one specifically for cats!! Thats weird. Maybe I'll try the other one that says safe for pets.

I'm always paranoid as I hear stories that sometimes even products at pet stores are not safe for pets:confused:

There was another Simple Solution that said this info too, but it wasn't the one specifically for cats!! Thats weird. Maybe I'll try the other one that says safe for pets.

I'm always paranoid as I hear stories that sometimes even products at pet stores are not safe for pets:confused:

I have both a version specifically for cats and one for general pets - both of which say the same thing!

If you are worried, I still stand with my offer of sending you the UK version, as I have not had any problems with it at all! :) I am confident with everything the packaging has said, as I'm happy to prepare meals on a surface cleansed with it! :)

Thanks so much for the offer Sar!! You are MOST helpful:nod:

I will research the products available here and get back to you:)

Tea tree oil is all natural and removes ANYTHING and smells so fresh and clean. I get a particular brand, but any tea tree oil will do. Tea tree oil is also used for healing and stuff. I used it on my cats ringwormns when they had it, if I saw a new one I'd use that and it would stop it from growing. Its VERY multi purpose. I removed permanent marker from my dry erase board(hubby wrote on it) just wiped it right off =o)

Does anyone know if tea tree oil is safe for cats?? My cat will probably lick it off the carpet:rolleyes:

Do NOT use anything with Tea Tree Oil around cats!!!! It is extremely toxic to cats.

One of our members' cats died mysteriously after being at the groomers. Turns out, the groomer was out of the regular shampoo and used a sample that had Tea Tree Oil in it. The cat always fought in the bath, and got some in his mouth. He tragically died of the poison. :(

It is definitely not safe for cats if there is any chance of ingestion. I'm glad all of Leila's cats are OK hearing that it was used on the cats themselves for ringworm.

Well, cats know what they can and cannot ingest. My cats dont eat anything they are not supposed to just by smelling it. tea tree oil IS used for topical remedies on animals, including cats, but you have to watch houw you use it.

If ur cats are the type to lick everything then its not for you. Sorry I forgot to say that. But tea tree oil is really good. Onions are also toxic to cats, I never knew that until not long ago...........but again my cats always turned down everything that has onion in it (when they come to inspect what I'm eating)

So I wouldnt say Dont use tea tree oil on ANYTHING. Just dontuse it to treat fleas, or in excess. but its great used topically for skin irritations on urself and great on stains.

Again, were not talking about putting on your cat, but on the stains. Smelling it wont harm anyone. But Im sure you love ur kitty and dont wanna risk it. But Ive used it for years, on myself and on my cats, but I walways wrap their wounds.........anyway, he're a littl article I found about it.

You can also try peroxide on the stains.

Here's an article"


Claims For Tea Tree Oil

The oil is reputed to have mild antibacterial and antifungal properties and is marketed as a natural remedy in veterinary and human medicine. It has proven antiseptic, antibacterial and fungicidal properties. It is sold in cat skin-care products for cleaning, healing, soothing and relieving itching associated with allergies, insect bites, hotspots, burns, abrasions, minor rashes and irritations. It is claimed that Tea Tree oil is an effective deodorizer, fur detangler, external parasite repellent and that it restores lustre to fur. It is actively promoted for its ability to penetrate the skin. The oil is highly lipophilic (attracted to fats, solvent) and is rapidly absorbed through intact skin (even faster through open wounds). It may also be ingested or absorbed orally through mucous membranes when a cat self-grooms.

Many cat owners claim to use Tea Tree oil without any adverse effect, however, there have been reports from the US that Tea Tree oil is toxic, to cats. There are unconfirmed reports of cats which have died following the its use. In the US, cat owners are advised to seek the advice of a vet before using the oil on cats. A Californian producer of the oil was reportedly unhappy about its Tea Tree product being promoted for use on cats due to concerns over its potential toxicity. In the UK there appears to be no mention of possible ill-effects or contra-indications and little awareness of its toxicity.

An American expert in the use of essential oils (who has used Tea Tree oil successfully to treat skin infections in cats) recommends that the oil should not be used where the cat can lick it off, This addresses the hazard of ingestion, but not of absorption through the skin or through wounds (such as unhealed flea bites).

Thanks for the clarification and the article. :)

Well, cats know what they can and cannot ingest.

I don't think this is true for all cats...my cat will ingest ANYTHING. She almost died last month because of a plant she ate.

Thanks for the advice though..I will not use tea tree oil for her.:)

I have a silly boy that likes to eat plastic bags. Anything that is a baggy. I have to make certain they are up and out of his way. As for pet stain remover. I kept asking this question also. Some one told me about mixture of hydrogen peroxide, dish detergent, and baking soda. It works great; I had a problem with my guys marking a spot where my dogs were sleeping. Once I put this stuff on there, they never marked it again. It also will take up stains left behind by your pets.


Francine

OH by the way did any of you know that Natures Miracle isn't really the same stuff that we are use to. I have used the new stuff and was really disappointed, but didn't know that it had changed. I found an article on it. Here is a little blip on it. formerly Nature's Miracle -- don't use the "currently available" Nature's Miracle, because the product was sold and the "original" product is now Petastic. Here is the web site that gives you some pretty good info. http://www.petastic.com/pages/about.html

OH by the way did any of you know that Natures Miracle isn't really the same stuff that we are use to. I have used the new stuff and was really disappointed, but didn't know that it had changed. I found an article on it. Here is a little blip on it. formerly Nature's Miracle -- don't use the "currently available" Nature's Miracle, because the product was sold and the "original" product is now Petastic. Here is the web site that gives you some pretty good info. http://www.petastic.com/pages/about.html

Thanks for the info:)

NATURES MIRACLE!!!! - you can get it at petco, petsmart, superpets... it is by far the best product i've ever tried and believe me i've tried a ton of them..

Thank you for that recommendation, Nikki.:)

NATURES MIRACLE!!!! - you can get it at petco, petsmart, superpets... it is by far the best product i've ever tried and believe me i've tried a ton of them..

I found it to be lacking in how it use to work for me. So when I did mention it, some one told me of petastic. If you still like it, then by all means keep using it. I just wanted to let others know that it has changed.

Simple solution is great stuff and available at Petsmart or online. I bought giant bottle when I got my kitties 2 years ago buit luckily have never used it. they are so good/not one vomit or litterbox accident in 2 years.:clap: Howver my parents cats are Frequent pukers and it works great for them. They have also used it for red wine stains in the carpet.

I have had very good luck with Woolite Pet Stain Remover. I do not know if it works on urine smell, I've never needed to use it for that, but it does get up the puke stains exceptionally well :) I use it for just about every other kind of stain too and it always works well.

I do not care for Resolve, it seems to bleach my carpet without actually removing the stain.

I have also tried using Oxyclean on stains, and while it does remove the stain, I get the same "bleached" effect, a circle that is way, way lighter than the rest of the carpet, and those nasty little granules are left behind and irritating to vaccum up, and I have to scrub way more to lift the stain.

With the Woolite, I just spray it on, rub it gently a couple of times in a circular motion with a paper towel, let it sit and come back later and vacuum it up. It couldn't be easier :bigthumb:

I just became the proud owner of the Bissell SpotBot for which you can buy pet stain and odour remover. It is a deep cleaner that cleans all the way down. I tested it out on some old stains i had (though i couldn't really see them from the surface and it took up so much! I got it mainly because i have an off-white carpet in the living room...and of course that's precisely where Lucky prefers to produce her hair balls and exactly where rambo likes to show me all the cat grass he ate! LOL

we use natures miracle and found it works the best. we also have a handheld rug shampooer that we use (mainly we just soak the area with water, then use the suction mode) when we clean up vomit.

if your kitty is overshooting the box, you could try doggie piddle pads under the box. we do that and it catches the urine so it doesn't stain the carpet. bonus part is, they are cheap at wal-mart, and just get tossed when they get stained.

Sorry this is kind of off topic, but does anyone know how to get dried paint out of a carpet?? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

we use natures miracle and found it works the best. we also have a handheld rug shampooer that we use (mainly we just soak the area with water, then use the suction mode) when we clean up vomit.

if your kitty is overshooting the box, you could try doggie piddle pads under the box. we do that and it catches the urine so it doesn't stain the carpet. bonus part is, they are cheap at wal-mart, and just get tossed when they get stained.


Are they actually called doggy piddle pads?...I think I will try and find those.

Thank you for that recommendation, Nikki.:)

No problem at all! I hope that helps you.:)

I found it to be lacking in how it use to work for me. So when I did mention it, some one told me of petastic. If you still like it, then by all means keep using it. I just wanted to let others know that it has changed.

Hi frawri, sorry to hear natures miracle isn't working for you, i've been very happy with it. Is there any other product you've found that you like better? If so, please share them with us, i'm always open to suggestions. Have a nice day.

Are they actually called doggy piddle pads?...I think I will try and find those.
i think they are officially called "puppy housebreaking pads". i think the ones at wal-mart are better than the arm & hammer ones, because they are bigger. i just buy "ol roy" brand.:bigthumb:

I use two steps...

First thing I do is use this stuff called OUT! that I can get at any grocery store for the odor. For removing the stain, I use Windex. It HAS to be Windex because the generic versions don't work the same way (I already tried..).

i think they are officially called "puppy housebreaking pads". i think the ones at wal-mart are better than the arm & hammer ones, because they are bigger. i just buy "ol roy" brand.:bigthumb:


Thats awesome, I will totally get some to collect Trouts "overspray".

thanks a bunch!

I use two steps...

First thing I do is use this stuff called OUT! that I can get at any grocery store for the odor. For removing the stain, I use Windex. It HAS to be Windex because the generic versions don't work the same way (I already tried..).


I wouldn't be able to use windex, as my cat would lick it..but I will check out the OUT! stuff. thanks.

Hi frawri, sorry to hear natures miracle isn't working for you, i've been very happy with it. Is there any other product you've found that you like better? If so, please share them with us, i'm always open to suggestions. Have a nice day.


That’s ok, I just kept asking for help until I found a product that worked for me. I belong to another site, and this is what one of the ladies told me to use. Hydrogen peroxide, dish detergent, and baking soda, depends on how much of an area you have to clean up as to how much you use of each product. I got a plain spray bottle from Wal-Mart, and put 3 cups of Hydrogen peroxide in it, then 2 tsp of dish detergent, (don't use bacterial detergent) and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Shake it up, and use. It really works great, and I never had any problems with my guys re-marking the area that I cleaned up with this stuff. Mater of fact, I never had another problem with them marking at all. :clap: I hope it works for every one else as well as it has for me. It all in all cost way less then any product they have out there, and works just as good. God bless



Francine

I have two chi's, they use Puppy Housebreaking Pads. And we get them from Wal-Mart. We get about 36 of them for 6 something, close to 7 dollars. Works great, and is the best price out there. I have seen others with the same count, and they want 11 dollars and more for them. That to me is insane. LOL

Well, if the urine has gotten soaked into the carpet, just using cleaners on it won't work. You'll need to suck it out some how. Bissell makes this tiny little carpet shapooer called the "Spotbot". It's one of those, set on top of the spot you wanna clean, run the program and walk away type gizmos. Kind of expensive but worth it I think (~130$). What I did for really soaked in spots is use boiling hot water, pour onto the spot (don't be too liberal or the urine spot will spread, just enough to soak the spot), and use the handle attachment to suck out all the water. The water dissolves the urine and you can suck out most of it. Just repeat until the water comes out not yellow. And then after that use a enzyme cleaner like Urine-off. The normal spotbot function is pretty nice for vomit or poo accidents.

I need something to clean up vomit. It needs to safe for my cat, and reptiles and also for me. I have asthma so it cant have a very strong chemical smell or vapires.

Any ideas?

Stains...a fact of life when living with pets. I just wanted to thank you guys for letting me know about the SpotBot, I just added it to my wedding registry!!!

I like the Nature's Miracle - good for dogs and cats. I order mine thru Foster/Smith catalog.

I have had very good luck with Woolite Pet Stain Remover. I do not know if it works on urine smell, I've never needed to use it for that, but it does get up the puke stains exceptionally well :) I use it for just about every other kind of stain too and it always works well.

I do not care for Resolve, it seems to bleach my carpet without actually removing the stain.

I have also tried using Oxyclean on stains, and while it does remove the stain, I get the same "bleached" effect, a circle that is way, way lighter than the rest of the carpet, and those nasty little granules are left behind and irritating to vaccum up, and I have to scrub way more to lift the stain.

With the Woolite, I just spray it on, rub it gently a couple of times in a circular motion with a paper towel, let it sit and come back later and vacuum it up. It couldn't be easier :bigthumb:

I tried the woolite and it's strong doderizer smell is toxic to me as I am senstitive to fragrances. IT is so strong and lasts for days, makes my eyes feel like sand. It didn't get rid of the urine smell either and I am not going to reapply it, I am taking it back. Not recommended fro those that are sensitive to overpowering fragrances.

That’s ok, I just kept asking for help until I found a product that worked for me. I belong to another site, and this is what one of the ladies told me to use. Hydrogen peroxide, dish detergent, and baking soda, depends on how much of an area you have to clean up as to how much you use of each product. I got a plain spray bottle from Wal-Mart, and put 3 cups of Hydrogen peroxide in it, then 2 tsp of dish detergent, (don't use bacterial detergent) and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Shake it up, and use. It really works great, and I never had any problems with my guys re-marking the area that I cleaned up with this stuff. Mater of fact, I never had another problem with them marking at all. :clap: I hope it works for every one else as well as it has for me. It all in all cost way less then any product they have out there, and works just as good.





Francine
Wish I had read this an hour ago. I just spent 22$ on nok out ordered on line, a quart.

I have to say the puppy pads under the litter box would work out to prevent further stains. My mom has had a similar problem. And short of getting new carpet or a steam cleaner,if you are on a budget Wal-Mart has some stuff I think hartz makes it. It is safe to use around animals,(I know from experience) It smells really good, and it works. You can also make your own with all natural ingrediants. I will have to get the formula from my mom.