Cat pee on a coat... (weight, throw, spray, urine)

[Stagemomma]

WWYD?

My cat got shut in a bedroom and she peed on a new coat that was in there. I've washed it several times with oxy boost detergent and it still stinks.

I paid $35 for the coat. Is there a product that will take this cat pee smell out of my coat? Or should I just throw the coat away? I bought the coat when I weighed more so I don't really need it now that I'm back to my normal weight and my old coat fits.

Still, if I could get the pee smell out of it I might donate it. I just don't want to spend $35 dollars on deodorizers....

[Rene S]

Detergent won't remove cat urine smell. You need to saturate it with an enzymatic urine cleaner, then let it air dry. As it dries, the enzymes do their work to remove the urine/smell. I do mean saturate--don't just spray some on the surface. It needs to soak through the entire jacket and lining.

Is it worth it? Depends on how much you want to keep this jacket. I'd give it a try if it were me, but then again I always have urine cleaner on hand.

[hiero2]

Totally agree with using one of the enzymatic pee-specific cleaners. Nature's Miracle is one brand, but there are others on the market now. You can also try the old original standby (pre-enzyme cleaners): white vinegar.

But for a $35 coat? I might question the value of the effort to save it. OTOH, you could offer it on a freebie site, and be upfront - "cat pee smell" - and let the taker put the effort in to cleaning it. Since they are getting a deal, it makes sense to put some effort in.

[staystill]

Fizzion it is on Amazon

[StarlaJane]

What material is the coat? If it’s fur, take it to a professional.

Other materials will require multiple cleanings:

First cleaning: soak in very hot water with vinegar. Rinse thoroughly.
Second cleaning: soak in very hot water with Oxiclean. Rinse thoroughly.
Third cleaning: soak in very hot water with Woolite pet. Rinse thoroughly and hang dry.