I’m in the midst of remodelling my great room. Problem is, we have cats (4), that have a history of urinating on the rug. I havent found a product to eliminate the odor yet, tried the enzyme and carpet cleaners…but so far to no avail. Any suggestions?
I’m wondering if there is a suggestion on new carpet that would resist this the best. I’ve heard of the anti-absorbtion padding, but is there a certain carpet that is recommended, maybe with ultra stainmaster on it, or liquid repellant…?
Yes, would like to get rid of cats, but not an option at this moment.
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tile and throw rugs.
or vinyl floor and throw rugs.
New carpet and throw cats?? - lol
My father in law had carpet, with an oriental rug on top of it. He also had one dog, two cats, and sufficient physical ailments that he rarely got to let any of them out.
His house is now on the market. We removed the carpet and put down laminate flooring. The oriental was cleaned by professionals, who are known in the area for getting the stink out of such rugs.
We also added some plug-in air "sanitizers" and a couple of Ionic Breezes.
Didn't work.
Each time the realtor calls to announce a showing, we go over there and spray about a half bottle of Fabreeze.
Here's wishing you better luck with yours.
Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.
Why not just get rid of the oriental carpet? You don't appear to want it, a new buyer certainly won't.Leon Jester
We built our house with dogs in mind. We have lots of dogs. All our floors are stone tile. We do have a few throw rugs that are easier to clean. Carpet is just not compatable with animals.
Will agree on your statement. Carpet and pets don't mix unless you constantly stay on it.
I have a shedding dog whom also likes to walk threw every mud hole around before coming inside.
I didn't do it....the buck does NOT stop here.
haven't found anything.. and goodness knows I have tried.
The enzyme stuff works to keep the dogs from going back to the same place... but not the stains. There is less smell... but not "all gone".
Oreck makes a pet carpet cleaner that is good if you get it minutes after the deed. It foams up like soda water... and has an enzyme in it, too.
Bleach works... but it's not too carpet friendly ;)
For the future... as we remodel, we are planning on stone, tile, and pre-finish hardwood with a top coating of the manufacturer's recommended sealer.
My wife has changing design tastes anyway... so she can change the throw rugs MUCH cheaper than changing the carpet.
Local lady with dogs has tile floors and a whole bunch of throw rugs made up by hemming polypropylene outdoors carpets that had been cut down to washing machine size by the local carpet shop. Works great. At least for her.
When the dogs have an accident she throws it over the line in her back yard and hoses it off. Soaped, scrubbed and air dried they don't smell and have very few, if any, stains. She also regularly washes her rugs in a her washing machine.
Those exterior grade rugs are tough. A bit rougher than some but they are nice.
Your best bet I think is to pull the carpet up in the marked areas, and treat it from the back. Usually cats go along the edges of an area, not the center.
Also, try to think of ways to get the cats to not want to mark. Keep away outdoor cats from your cats view - your cats will spray to mark territory if they see another in their area. When the cats do pee out of the box, make sure they don't have a bladder infection - they could be trying to tell you something. And if all is well and it is just behavioural place them all in a small space, like a single bedroom or bathroom, with their food and litter boxs. This is reminder training - reminds them where they SHOULD be going potty! A few days of this works wonders.
Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
Also a CRX fanatic!
Have you considered carpet tiles? The FLOR system is very nice, and one of their sales points is that you can pull out a soiled tile, wash it, and put it back. The tiles interlock so that pulling one out doesn't disturb the rest of the tile pattern.
http://www.interfaceflor.com/service/flor/index.html
Check it out
Nobody said baking soda.Works well.Any grocery store,cheap.
Sprinkle generous amount on the area-you're talking cat spray,right?-ASAP.It will pull the liquid out of the carpet/fabric.If you can,allow it to dry,then vacuum.If not,use a putty knife/piece of card to pick up,vacuum the remains.Won't always rid the stain,but always takes the smell.The ASAP part is important.
I'm sorry, but urinating on the carpet is unacceptable. This is not normal behavior. My house has plenty of capter and cats. They have never, NEVER, urinated on the carpet. Maybe it would be best to pull the carpet up and put something non-carpet down? Or shoot the cats.
Personally, I would investigate 'why' they are urinating instead of letting them continue this behavior as acceptable.
1. Instant outdoor cats.
2. Hardwood or tile flooring with throw rugs or area rugs.
3. See (1) above.