Somebody peed on the loveseat!

I think it was Chevy, and she has an appointment with the vet, but I need to get the smell out.
I'm sure its in the foam too. Whats the best treatment?

I'm sure you're going to get a lot of formulas for help with this - for me, for odor, I've had great luck with Zero Odor - you can get it at bed bath & beyond if there's one near you.

Good luck at the vet - let's hope you caught whatever it is early and Chevy will be feeling fine and back in the litter box very soon.

Originally Posted by darlili

I'm sure you're going to get a lot of formulas for help with this - for me, for odor, I've had great luck with Zero Odor - you can get it at bed bath & beyond if there's one near you.

Good luck at the vet - let's hope you caught whatever it is early and Chevy will be feeling fine and back in the litter box very soon.

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Thanks from me and Chevy for the well wishes!
No BB&B close, any other suggestions?

If you go to petsmart, you can get a pet enzyme cleaner that will help

Hate to say it, but last time one of my furbabies peed on a futon (similar item), we ended up having to throw it away...never could get rid of the smell, and it kept attracting more pee!!!!! 'Course, that was about 20 years ago. Maybe some of the new enzyme cleaners work better than they did!! Hope so for your loveseat's sake.

You could try soaking it by hand and seeing if that would help.

If it's just foam cushions and no batting, I would unzip and remove the upholstery covers (I hope you can). Soak those down for a little while, then put them in the washer wish detergent and more enzyme cleaner.
Take the cushions outside or to a bathtub and thoroughly soak them. If you have nice enough weather then take them outside to dry in the sun. If not, let them soak a while then attempt to squeeze (or press) out as much excess of the fluid as possible and let them dry. You make have to repeat soaking them if the smell isn't completely out.

And if it's on a non detachable part of the loveseat, your left with just soaking it down.

Do you have a carpet cleaner? You could use the wand part.

Originally Posted by strange_wings

You could try soaking it by hand and seeing if that would help.

If it's just foam cushions and no batting, I would unzip and remove the upholstery covers (I hope you can). Soak those down for a little while, then put them in the washer wish detergent and more enzyme cleaner.
Take the cushions outside or to a bathtub and thoroughly soak them. If you have nice enough weather then take them outside to dry in the sun. If not, let them soak a while then attempt to squeeze (or press) out as much excess of the fluid as possible and let them dry. You make have to repeat soaking them if the smell isn't completely out.

And if it's on a non detachable part of the loveseat, your left with just soaking it down.

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I just got some Nature's Miracle, going to try that.
Have you ever washed any of your couch covers? Cuz I did think about doing that, but I wonder what kind of a fight I would have getting it back on.
KatKisses~
I don't have a carpet machine, that would be great though if I did.

Okay, this is what I would do if I didn't have any commercial stuff ...
first I'd dump some white vinegar on the area (to neutralize the urine acid), followed by alcohol (to sanitize and remove the odor) - now, .... by alcohol ... I don't mean the kind you drink - I'm sure you could find something better to do with that stuff.

I use this combination on my carpets from any fur balls that were pitched, - or anything else like that. I don't rub the spots, I dab the spots so the carpet doesn't pill. The white vinegar neutralizes, and the alcohol picks up the stain as well as sanitizes. Vinegar first - then dab - then alcohol and dab dab dab to draw out the fluid and to clean.

I've never had to do a sofa cushion or anything that thick - maybe you could wet it with the vinegar, then take a towel and press the fluid out, then do the same with the alcohol ???

Remember - this is just an idea of what I would do - I'm sure you'd want to make sure that the white vinegar or the alcohol wouldn't stain the material and take any other precaution that I haven't thought of to post here.

Remember, you get what you pay for, and this advice is freeeeee.

Originally Posted by GloriaJH

Okay, this is what I would do if I didn't have any commercial stuff ...
first I'd dump some white vinegar on the area (to neutralize the urine acid), followed by alcohol (to sanitize and remove the odor) - now, .... by alcohol ... I don't mean the kind you drink - I'm sure you could find something better to do with that stuff.

I use this combination on my carpets from any fur balls that were pitched, - or anything else like that. I don't rub the spots, I dab the spots so the carpet doesn't pill. The white vinegar neutralizes, and the alcohol picks up the stain as well as sanitizes. Vinegar first - then dab - then alcohol and dab dab dab to draw out the fluid and to clean.

I've never had to do a sofa cushion or anything that thick - maybe you could wet it with the vinegar, then take a towel and press the fluid out, then do the same with the alcohol ???

Remember - this is just an idea of what I would do - I'm sure you'd want to make sure that the white vinegar or the alcohol wouldn't stain the material and take any other precaution that I haven't thought of to post here.

Remember, you get what you pay for, and this advice is freeeeee.

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Thanks
I did pour on the NM, and let it soak in, then wiped it with a cloth, like the directions say. I can still smell it, but its supposed to get completley dry, then see if it still stinks.

Have found that the very best thing to get rid of urine odours, skunk odours or mildew odours is a very simple and inexpensive formula which was discovered by a chemical engineer. I forget the exact proportions, but it involves four basic ingredients; dish detergent, peroxide, baking soda and vinegar. (this is amazing for cleaning an animal that has been sprayed by a skunk. Way better than tomatoe juice, etc.)

I add about two cups of warm water to a container and about 1 teaspoon of dish detergent, equal parts, about a half a cup of peroxide, white vinegar and baking soda. Use a fairly high container because when you add them all together they foam up quite a bit. I have used this for years and have never been disappointed. The baking soda and white vinegar neutralize any urine or other odours and the cats, dogs, won't detect where there was urine before. I've used this on fabrics, but to be sure, best to test on a small spot that is not noticeable. (I personally use the scented baking soda that can be purchased for cat boxes. It has a pleasant, fresh smell and makes a room smell nice. - Febreeze - eat your heart out! LOL!

Christine in Quebec

^Have you actually used that to try to get skunk smell out? Because I can honestly tell you it does not work.

Others have tried that concoction for cleaning up urine without any luck.

Hi!

Perhaps the amount of baking soda and vinegar need to be increased for better neutralizing results. I took in a stray a few weeks ago (Maine Coon type). He had very long fur and had recently been sprayed by a skunk. I can't say there was not a faint residual odour for a few days after, but the very strong skunk smell was gone.

Have had cats for many years and have tried other formulas, but of them all, this has worked best for me and has eliminated the urine smell. May not be the perfect solution, if there is one, but for me, personally, I'll stick with it!